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Packet Burst is a network error inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3that causes stutters and frame rate drops. Although not limited to this specific installment, Packet Burst issues have become more common inModern Warfare 3’s Pre-season multiplayer.
In this guide, players find out what causes this issue and learnfour surefire methods for fixing it quickly.
What Causes Packet Burst in MW3
A Packet Burst occurs due tonetwork or server failures. If it is a network issue, the player’s unstable or poor internet connection is the root cause. Server issues, on the other hand, arise fromCall of Duty’s matchmaking errorsor the distance between the player’s location and the game server. Regardless of the cause, Packet Burst results in stuttering and delays.
The three stacked squares on the corner of the screen indicate a Packet Burst error.
How to Fix Packet Burst Issues
After ensuring that Packet Loss is 0% and Activision servers are not down, players shouldturn off the On-demand Texture Streamingto fix the Packet Burst error. Go to the in-game Settings > select Graphics > Quality > and disable it under the Details & Textures tab.
On-demand Texture Streaming has an insignificant effect on gameplay and graphics. The feature allowsModern Warfare 3to download high-quality textures and details, limiting the player’s bandwidth, which is not worth it. Another downside of having it on is that it allocates32GB of additional HDD spaceto these textures.
Here are three other solutions:
Restarting the PC or console will sometimes resolve the Packet Burst error, but players can also turn the router off and restart it after a few minutes.
How to Prevent Packet-Related Errors
To avoid packet loss problems, keep the bandwidth broad, enable QoS (Quality of Service) on the router, and update network drivers. Also, before changing network settings or hardware, players should check out the status ofModern Warfare 3servers. If they’re down or under maintenance, launch the game in a few hours.
