COD Warzone 2.0 Connection/Lag Issues On PS5

Me and my friends were playing COD Warzone 2.0 on PS5 and, the lagging just started although my PS5 isn’t even a foot away from the router

This made me really frustrated and was unable to play the game properly the whole time

So, upon looking for solutions I found out that it’s not me who is facing this

and came up with some 9 tested solutions that actually worked for me.

Solution 1: Restart your Router

The first thing you need to do to get over COD Warzone 2.0 Lag Spikes On PS5 is to power cycle your router

Restarting your router will allow you to establish a new connection with your ISP without any bugs.

Just follow the steps below:

1. Turn off your router completely by taking out the power cable from the power switch
2. Now leave it for 2 minutes and then plug it back in
3. And check for your internet connection.

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After checking the internet connection make sure you set the Wi-Fi frequency band to 5GHz and for that continue to the next solution.

Also Read: Error CE-34878-0 COD Modern Warfare 2

Solution 2: Set the Wi-Fi frequency band to 5GHz on PS5

Before trying this solution you need to make sure that your router is a 5GHz one because many users were able to fix Warzone 2.0 server error by changing the band to 5GHz

And if you don’t have one then you need can get one from the Above Solution

So, follow the steps below:

1. Click Settings > Network > Settings.
2. Then click Set Up Internet Connection.
3. Select the network you are using and press the Options button on the controller
4. Select Wi-Fi Frequency Bands and set it to 5GHz

Also Read: Call of Duty MW2 Dev Error 253 on PS5

Solution 3: Restart Your PS5

Whenever you encounter COD Warzone 2.0 Lag Spikes On PS5 or any game bug, you should restart the PS5

Restarting the console will eliminate any temporary error occurring due to the old cache.

So here is how you can restart your PS5:

1. Turn on the PS5
2. Press the Playstation button the quick menu will appear 
3. Select the Power option the small menu will appear
4. Select the “Restart” Option
5. Your PS5 restarts successfully

Still facing the error then proceed to update your router firmware.

Also Read: COD Modern Warfare 2 mission “Alone” Crashing On PS4/PS5

Solution 4: Update Your Router’s Firmware

Sometimes outdated router software leads to a drop in internet speed resulting in COD Warzone 2.0 not connecting to server On PS5

So, it’s best to update your router firmware to get over the error.

And here’s how you can update your router firmware:

1. Go to your router login page.
2. Sign in and look for the software update option.
3. And then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

So, updating your router firmware didn’t help you then continue to the next solution.

Solution 5: Improve Your Wi-Fi Speed

COD WZ 2.0 Lag Spikes On PS5 also occur when the router is too far from your PS5, so try bringing your router close to your PS5, and will receive strong signals leading to a stable internet connection.

Make sure you use a wireless device that is compatible with the 5GHz band instead of 2.4GHz.

If not then one more thing you can do to improve your internet speed is to use an ethernet cable for an uninterrupted PS5 internet connection.

Are you still, facing the error?

Then try a different network

Solution 6: Change to a Different Network

Some users reported facing COD Warzone 2.0 connection issues On PS5 when connecting to a particular network, such as their home Wi-Fi, but it goes away when they switch to a different network.

If you’re using your home or office network to play games, try switching to mobile data hotspot to see if it works

If not then continue to the next solution.

Solution 7: How to Change Your DNS Settings On PS5?

There are some faulty DNS servers that may cause lagging issues.

So, let’s change the DNS Settings:

1. Click Settings > Network > Settings.
2. Then click Set Up Internet Connection.
3. Click on the network you are using.
4. Now click Advanced Settings > DNS Settings > Manual.
5. For Primary settings enter 8.8.8.8 and for Secondary 8.8.4.4 to match the Google DNS.
6. Then click OK to save the changes.
7. And Reboot your PS5 to check if the error is gone.

Solution 8: Call Your ISP

If changing DNS couldn’t help you solve the lagging spikes on PS5 then contact your Internet Service Provider(ISP).

They will access that data that you can’t and will know what’s going wrong with your internet connection.

Moreover, tell your ISP to open the following ports:

1. TCP: 80, 443, 3478, 3479
2. UDP: 3478, 3479, 49152 ~ 65535

And if the situation is worse then they will be sending a professional and make it work for you.

Solution 9: Contact PlayStation Support

If none of the above solutions didn’t work for you then all you can do is visit the PlayStation Official Website and tell them about the COD Warzone 2.0 Lag Spikes On PS5 on their support page and they will typically reply to you within 24 hours.

Make sure you tell all the solutions you have applied to your console. This will help the support agent to identify the main reason for this error.

Hope all the above solutions help you to solve the lag spike on PS5

If still, you have a query feel free to share your experiences and question in the comments section down below.