You would be excited to join the match of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. However, some users are unable to join a match. They are stuck on the “Connecting” screen. It is because of the bug that is in the game.  

There are a lot of players who have reported this issue and struggling to find ways to fix it. However, you can easily solve this issue by following the methods we will list in the guide.

We are here with a guide in which we have shared different methods by which you can solve this. Continue reading this guide to know how to solve this issue.

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How to Fix Modern Warfare 2 Can’t Find Match Connecting Stuck

Are you unable to find a match in MW2? If yes, then it might be stuck on the connecting screen. Don’t worry, you are not alone, as many users face it. To resolve the issue, you must follow all the methods mentioned below. 

1. Restart the game

The first thing you can do to resolve the issue is to restart the game. Restarting the game helps in fixing minor bugs in the game. So, we suggest you close the game and remove it from your recent apps. After that, wait for some time, and then open the game again and check whether the problem is fixed. 

2. Restart the device

Restarting the device is the next method we suggest to resolve the issue. After the device is restarted, wait for some time and check whether the issue is solved. 

3. Enable cross-play 

One of the reasons you cannot find the match is that there are insufficient players in the game. So, make sure you have enabled cross-play. To do so, follow the steps given below. 

  • Firstly, launch modern warfare
  • Now, go to settings.
  • After that, go to the Account tab
  • Then, enable the cross-play.
  • Once you enable cross-play, check whether the issue is solved or not.

4. Check the server status

You can next resolve the issue by checking the current server status. Due to some server issues, you are stuck on the “connecting” page and unable to find a match. If the server is down, wait for some time until the developers address the issue.

5. Change the game mode

You might be unable to find a match because, in the game mode in which you are, not enough players are available. So to resolve the issue, try changing the game mode. Many game modes are available in MW2, like Team Deathmatch, Domination, Search and Destroy, Ground War, and many more. So, after changing the game mode, you might be able to find a match. 

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6. Update the game

Do you check for updates regularly? If not, then it’s time to update your game. Everyone faces some bugs, and the developers fix them. After they fix it, they push updates. So check whether any update is available or not. If it is available, then update it. 

7. Reinstall the game

Even after trying all the methods, we suggest you reinstall the game if you are not finding a match. Reinstalling the game will help you resolve your problem. Firstly, uninstall the game and delete all its files from your device. Then, after some time, reinstall it. After reinstalling the game, check whether you are now able to find the match or not.

Conclusion 

This was all for how you can fix Modern Warfare 2 can’t find a match and are stuck on connecting. We hope that you were able to solve the issue by the given methods and able to find a match. For more troubleshooting guides, visit our website.

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