How to Fix CoD MW2 Dev Error 5573? [Solved]

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is now available for players. However, several players are reporting COD MW2 dev error 5573 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 4/5. A dev error 5573 in MW2 could trigger for various reasons, most likely unreadable game data or network connection.

Follow the steps below to fix this annoying issue.

What is COD MW2 dev error 5573?

This error is related to unreadable and corrupted Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 game data. Players are also linking this error to Tactical Grenades. If you throw your grenade before moving in a game, you will not crash. If you move and then throw the grenade, you will crash with the message.

Some players have also reported game crashes leading to Dev Error 5573 or Fatal Error.

Workaround: In some cases, these crashes may be resolved by setting your Operator’s skin to the default skin.

This is a known issue and game devs are working on it.

How to fix MW2 Crashes with error codes including 0x00001337, 0xc0000005, and 0x00001338?

PC Players report crashes at launch or while playing the game, receiving error codes including 0x00001337, 0xc0000005, and 0x00001338.

Make sure your video card drivers are up to date, and your PC meets the minimum requirements to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Workaround: Shut down any applications running in the background while playing the game.

How to fix Dev error 5573 in MW2?

If you are getting a dev error 5573 related to Tactical Grenades, throwing your grenade before moving will fix the crash. You can also throw another grenade before a Tactical.

Also, try the following workarounds.

Restart your console:

  • Turn off your console and then turn it back on.

Make sure your game software is up to date:

  • Go to the PlayStation home screen.
  • Highlight the game you’re playing and press the Options button on your controller.
  • Select “Check For Update” and install any updates that are available.

Clear your PS4’s cache:

PLAYSTATION 4

  1. Press and hold the PlayStation button on your controller.
  2. Select “Turn Off PS4”.
  3. Let the PlayStation 4 to fully power down and wait for 10 to 20 seconds.
  4. Restart the PlayStation 4.

XBOX ONE

  1. Press the Guide button on your controller, go to Settings, and select Restart console. When prompted, select Restart.

A future COD Modern Warfare 2 update will fix dev error 5573 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X.

Jack Johnson
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