Fix Warzone 2 Error “Files Failed To Validate & Will Be Reacquired”

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is a popular battle royale game that has captured the attention of gamers all over the world. However, players have been encountering a frustrating error message that says "Files Failed To Validate & Will Be Reacquired". This error can be a real buzzkill, especially when you're in the middle of an intense match. In this article, we'll address this error and provide step-by-step instructions on how to fix it.

Delete & Redownload cod.exe

Your Steam game files usually cause this error. Navigate to your Steam library, right-click Modern Warfare 2, and navigate to the game’s properties.

Modern Warfare 2 > Properties

On the properties window, navigate to the Local Files tab and click on Browse.

Modern Warfare 2 Properties > Local Files > Browse

Your file explorer will open up. Locate the cod.exe application and delete it.

Delete cod.exe Application

Verify the Integrity of Game Files

Head back to the game’s properties window and click on Verify integrity of game files in the Local Files tab. This will re-download the deleted .exe application and update your other game files.

Modern Warfare 2 Properties > Local Files > Verify Integrity

Clear Steam Download Cache

You can then test if the game is launching without getting the error. If the problem persists, click Steam on the top left of this window to access your Steam settings. In the Downloads section, click on Clear Download Cache. This will delete your Steam download cache, and you will be required to log back into your Steam account when this is done.

Steam Settings > Downloads > Clear Download Cache

Allow Call of Duty Through Firewall

Next, search for firewall in your start menu search to open up your Firewall & Network Protection system settings window. Here, select Allow an app through the firewall. On this window, click on Change settings, look up Call of Duty Modern Warfare, and ensure that both of these checkboxes are checked before closing this window.

• What causes the Warzone 2 Error "Files Failed To Validate & Will Be Reacquired"?

  The error message occurs when the game files on your system are corrupted or damaged. This can be due to a variety of reasons such as a software conflict, an incomplete installation, or even a virus.

• Will I lose my progress if I have to reinstall the game to fix the error?

  No, your progress will not be lost. Your saved data is stored on the game servers and will be restored once you reinstall the game.

• Is there a way to prevent this error from happening again in the future?

  Yes, regularly clearing your cache, keeping your drivers up to date, and avoiding downloading third-party software can help prevent the error from occurring again in the future.