On August 17, Call of Duty players across multiple platforms, including Steam and BattleNet, encountered a significant connectivity outage that prevented logging in and caused various errors such as 'Networking failed to start - reason HUENEME-NEGEV' and misleading 'not enough VRAM' messages despite sufficient hardware. The disruption affected a broad player base, highlighting persistent challenges with the game's online infrastructure. Fortunately, server access has been restored, allowing players to reconnect and resume gameplay. This incident emphasizes the ongoing need for stable and reliable online services in Call of Duty's live environment.
- Outage impacted Steam and BattleNet users simultaneously.
- Errors included network startup failures and false VRAM warnings.