Multiple reports have been coming in for months regarding the ‘timed out waiting for achievements’ error in MWIII. Although the issue is very prominent, there has been no response from the developers about a fix or patch. Below, we have shared some workarounds that could offer some relief.
What is MWIII ‘Timed Out waiting for achievement’ error?
According to reports, players are greeted with an error message that says, ‘Timed Out waiting for achievement’ after their matches. Following the error message, the game quits or crashes.
The ‘timed out’ issue is also occurring in the zombies mode, which is ruining the experience for many. There is no particular reason for this error, but some believe the ‘timed out’ issue mostly occurs due to high server traffic or server communication.
@ATVIAssist how do I fix this error. Is been three days and I can’t play the game. Any help pic.twitter.com/h9L7KURiEL
— 🇺🇸🇬🇭DerryGh1🇬🇭🇨🇦 (@DerryGh1) January 9, 2024
Although the error message of the game says that the reason for the error is “[SMITH+CAMP]”, there is not much information available that may explain this message.
Potential workarounds
To fix the ‘timed out’ issue in Modern Warfare 3, players can try the following steps:
- Wait and retry: The error might be related to server overload, so waiting for a few minutes and attempting to sign in again can resolve the issue.
- Check your internet connection: Ensure that your internet connection is stable and that no background programs or downloads are slowing down your connection.
- Disable VPN or proxy: If you’re using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or proxy, try connecting without it.
- Restart the game: Completely exit the game and then launch it again to force the game to re-establish a connection to its servers.
- Reboot your console or PC: Restarting your system can clear out potential bugs or hang-ups that might be causing your server connection issues.
- Contact Activision Support: If the issue persists, try contacting Activision support for assistance.
Remember that these steps are not official fixes but a list of methods that have helped some players in the past.
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Rituraj Halder
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Rituraj is a Gaming Writer. With a deep passion for story-driven adventure RPGs, Rituraj has spent half his life crafting intriguing narratives inspired by them, making him a modern-day storyteller in his own right.
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