Black Ops 6 Packet Burst error: Possible fixes and reasons

Black Ops 6 beta Packet Burst error
Black Ops 6 gameplay (Image via Activision)

Black Ops 6 Packet Burst error is one of the most annoying problems in the game that occurs due to network issues. This error typically occurs when your system and the official server face difficulty in maintaining the flow of packet data. Such bursts can cause the game to display unexpected behavior while the client tries to deal with the loss or delay of data from either side.

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The importance of a consistent and stable internet connection for online multiplayer games is well known. Although a faster network may help you in some cases, consistency is crucial in maintaining stable pings in such games. If your internet connection spikes up and down, the game would become difficult to play and face severe ping issues, among other problems.

This article will highlight the Black Ops 6 Packet Burst error and its possible fixes.

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Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinion.


Possible fixes and reasons for Black Ops 6 Packet Burst error

Possible Fixes

Fans can try some of the workarounds mentioned below to potentially solve the Black Ops 6 Packet Burst error:

1) Change your On-Demand Texture Streaming settings

Ever since the On-Demand Texture Streaming settings were turned on permanently in Call of Duty, the reports of the Packet Burst issue have significantly increased. You can try out these settings in your game to hopefully minimize the Black Ops 6 Packet Burst error:

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  • Set On-Demand Texture Streaming settings to Minimal.
  • Set the requirement for Allocated Texture Cache Size to 16 units.
  • Turn Download Limits 'On.'
  • Set the Daily Download Limit to 1 GB.
Changing on-demand streaming settings (Image via Activision)
Changing on-demand streaming settings (Image via Activision)

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2) Check your internet connection

A simple yet effective fix for this issue is to ensure that your internet connection is functional and provides with you a consistent stream of data. If you have disruptive internet, it is a recipe for disaster for any online multiplayer game that you might want to play, including COD BO6 .

Also read: Black Ops 7 will feature four-players co-op campaign


3) Use an ethernet cable

Following up on the internet connectivity issue, if you play Black Ops 6 on your console or PC using Wi-Fi, we urge you to swap to a LAN connection using an ethernet cable.

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Wireless internet connectivity is known to cause lag spikes and frequent packet-loss issues. It is a core reason for the repetitive occurrences of the Black Ops 6 Packet Burst error. A simple solution to fix this problem is to just connect a good-quality ethernet cable from your router to your computer or console.

Read more: Will Black Ops 7 be available on Xbox Game Pass?


Possible Reasons

The Black Ops 6 Packet Burst error is one of the more common issues that players might face in the game. The problem may originate from the official servers if there are connection issues. This can cause data packets to be interrupted during an online session. Fortunately, the game provides notification about such known errors so users can run checks on their end. Fans can also check the server status through the official website in case of possible downtimes.

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The Packet Burst error can also be due to a mismatch in the user's in-game settings that causes data packet interruption. You may want to check specific options in the game that could cause such interruptions and put unwanted loads on the system.


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