How to fix the "Veteran Raid mode locked" bug in MW2 & Warzone 2
If you've played MW2 or Warzone 2 lately, you have likely encountered the "Veteran Raid mode locked" bug. This issue primarily occurs when attempting to play Hardcore Shipment 24/7 and Resurgence Quads on Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2. Follow the steps outlined below to fix the bug in MW2 and Warzone 2 and get back into action.
How to fix the "Veteran Raid mode locked" bug in MW2 and Warzone 2
Click to enlargeThankfully, there are a few ways to bypass the "Veteran Raid mode locked" glitch and play Hardcore Shipment 24/7 and Resurgence Quads with your friends again.
A simple fix to the bug is to hard reset MW2/Warzone 2. When you boot the game back up, the glitch should no longer be an issue.
Alternatively, you can let one of your friends host the party. The "Veteran Raid Mode locked" bug doesn't affect everyone, so if you join in on your friend's lobby, there's a good chance that they'll be able to start the match without a hitch.
Until Raven Software deploys a fix, these are the most reliable ways to deal with this pesky bug.
What is the MW2 and Warzone 2 "Veteran Raid mode locked" bug?
Click to enlargeEver since the playlist update that introduced the Totally The Same BR mode, a significant number of MW2 and Warzone 2 players have reported issues with Hardcore Shipment 24/7 and Resurgence Quads. When attempting to queue for a match, an error pops up that reads, "Complete this Episode at least once to unlock Veteran Raid mode."
The problem is MW2 Raids have nothing to do with Warzone. Raids are exclusive to Modern Warfare 2, so Warzone 2 players that have yet to purchase MW2 don't even have access to Raids. This is clearly an inadvertent bug.
- If you're interested in trying out a Raid but don't know where to start, check out our MW2 Atomgrad Raid walkthrough.
What causes the "Veteran Raid mode locked" bug in MW2 and Warzone 2?
It's suspected that the "Veteran Raid Mode locked" bug is an unintended consequence of the recent playlist update that brought Totally The Same BR. Apparently, something went awry, and now players are unable to access other modes like Hardcore Shipment 24/7 and Resurgence Quads.
That's the basic gist of the MW2 and Warzone 2 bug. Fortunately, fixing this glitch is exceptionally simple once you know what works!
Totally The Same BR is a twist on the Warzone Totally Normal playlist introduced on April Fool's Day, 2022.
