Fix: Call of Duty Vanguard Private Match not loading

Call of Duty: Vanguard is now available with a new campaign, multiplayer mode, zombies gameplay, etc which are all set to a World War II scenario. After waiting for months, Sledgehammer Games finally released the title under the Call of Duty franchise. But it seems that there are plenty of bugs or issues that need to be fixed by the developers officially. Meanwhile, some players are reporting that the Call of Duty Vanguard Private Match not loading sadly.

Whenever players are trying to get into the Vanguard, they’re not able to find a match when trying to play multiplayer battles or even in the zombies’ mode. Most of the affected players are encountering a particular error while they’re on the multiplayer screen. Now, if you’re also one of the victims and want to manually fix such an issue until developers come up with a patch fix, then you can follow this troubleshooting guide to resolve it by yourself.

Fix: Call of Duty Vanguard Private Match not loading

So, without wasting any more time, let’s jump into the guide below.

1. Check COD Vanguard Service Status

It’s always recommended to check out the Call of Duty: Vanguard Service Status from the official Activision Online Services webpage directly. Sometimes having an issue at the server-side such as downtime or outage can cause several issues with the multiplayer mode or connecting the game to the server.

If there is a server issue, you’ll have to wait for a couple of hours before trying to get into the game again. If not, make sure to follow the next method.

2. Reboot your PC

If you’re facing issues with the game for a while and you haven’t restarted your PC for hours then make sure to reboot the PC properly after closing all running tasks. It will definitely refresh the system and get rid of any temporary cache data or glitch that may cause multiple issues whatsoever.

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3. Check the Internet Connection

Using an unstable internet connection or having a lower speed can also cause multiple issues with the server connectivity or higher ping latency. If you’re using a Wi-Fi network then try switching it to the wired (ethernet) connection or vice versa to check for the issue. Whereas if you’re having issues with your internet connection overall then try using another network or use a mobile hotspot to check whether you’re able to load a private match or not.

4. Close Unnecessary Background Running Tasks

Make sure to close the unnecessary background running tasks on your Windows computer via Task Manager to check whether there is an issue with the other processes or not.

• Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager.
• Click on the Processes tab > Select the task that you want to close.
• Once selected, click on End Task. Make sure to do the steps for each task individually.
• Once done, just restart your computer to change effects immediately.

5. Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall

Allowing the Call of Duty Vanguard exe file to the Windows Defender Firewall program can fix the server connectivity or loading private match issue. To do so:

• Click on the Start menu > Search for Windows Defender Firewall.
• Click on it to open > Select Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
• Browse and select the installed COD Vanguard exe application file from the folder to check for the issue.

6. Link your Activision and Blizzard Accounts

Sometimes the Activision and Blizzard accounts may unlink for some unexpected reasons that may cause issues with server connectivity or not loading the private match. To do so:

• Open the official Activision website > Log in with your credentials.
• Click on Profile located at the top right corner of the screen.
• Select Link With Battle.net Account and follow the instructions provided on your screen to complete the process.

Once you’ve successfully linked both accounts, try to launch the game, check for the issue further.

7. Scan and Repair Game Files

Corrupted or missing game files on the computer can cause multiple issues with the game launching or server connectivity whatsoever. It’s worth recommending to scan and repair the game files on the Battle.net client by following the steps below:

1. Launch the Battle.net client on your PC.
2. Now, click on the particular COD: Vanguard game icon that you’re trying to repair.
3. Click on the cogwheel icon (settings) next to the Play button.
4. Select Scan and Repair > Click on Begin Scan.
5. Wait for the repair to finish > Once done, close the Battle.net desktop, and reboot the PC to apply changes.

8. Check for Game Updates

In terms of the game version, if you’re running a buggy or outdated game version on your PC then it may cause several compatibility issues or server connectivity issues whatsoever. Make sure to check for the game updates by following the steps below:

• Open the Battle.net desktop app on your PC.
• Now, click on the particular COD: Vanguard game icon that you’re trying to repair.
• Click on the cogwheel icon (settings) next to the Play button.
• Finally, select Check for Updates and wait for the process to be completed. [If there is an update available, make sure to download and install the game update]

9. Set Port Forwarding

Port-Forwarding is another solution to try out whenever other workarounds didn’t come in handy. Sometimes adjusting the port forwarding settings on the compatible Wi-Fi router manually can fix the server connectivity issue completely. There are several port forwarding sites and a list of compatible routers available that can help you to proceed to do the same.

10. Contact Activision Support

If you’re still encountering issues with the Call of Duty: Vanguard then make sure to contact Activision Support for further technical assistance. Provide them with enough details and screenshots to ensure the problem is actually happening to you. In another way, the support team will escalate this issue to their upper authority further so that the developers can fix the issue at the server-end or provide a patch fix soon.

That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was useful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.