Fix: Call of Duty Vanguard Dev Error 5573

Call of Duty: Vanguard is now available as one of the first-person shooter video games developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision in September 2021. It’s available for Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox One platforms. However, several players are reporting that they’re experiencing the Call of Duty Vanguard Dev Error 5573 on their gaming platforms which is frustrating.

Now, if you’re also one of the victims, then make sure to follow this troubleshooting guide completely. It’s needless to say that even after being in the industry for more than a decade, the popular Call of Duty franchise can’t eliminate the Dev Error from their titles. Every COD title does have this Dev Error-related issue that varies. Currently, Dev Error 5573 is troubling all the PC, Xbox, and PlayStation users that need to be fixed.

Fix: Call of Duty Vanguard Dev Error 5573

A Dev Error 5573 in Call of Duty Vanguard could appear due to several reasons but it’s most likely possible that the unreadable and corrupted game data or network connection issue is one of the major reasons in this scenario. Few players are also saying that this error is related to Tactical Grenades. That means if a player throws out a grenade before moving in a game, the game won’t crash. But if a player moves and throws a grenade, it’ll crash with this error.

Some players have also reported that while using skins or outfits for operators other than the default ones is also causing the Dev Error 5573 issue. But don’t worry. If you check out the following methods, you might gonna get rid of this issue.

For PC Users:

Meanwhile, some PC players experience crashes at the launch of the game or even during the gameplay that include 0x00001337, 0xc0000005, and 0x00001338 error codes. Luckily, here we’ve shared a couple of possible workarounds that should help you out.

1. Update Graphics Driver

The first thing you should try checking the graphics driver update on your Windows computer whether the driver is outdated or not. If there is a new update available, make sure to install the update. To do so:

• Press Windows + X keys to open the Quick Start Menu.
• Now, click on Device Manager from the list > Double-click on Display adapters.
• Right-click on the dedicated graphics card that you’re using.

• Click on Update driver > Select Search automatically for drivers.
• If there is an update available, it’ll automatically download & install the latest version.
• Once done, make sure to manually reboot the system to change effects immediately.

2. Check System Requirements

At least you should check out whether your PC configuration is meeting the minimum system requirements of the Vanguard game or not.

Minimum Requirements:

• OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
• RAM: 8 GB
• Dedicated Video RAM: 2048 MB
• CPU: AMD FX-8300 or Intel Core i3-6300
• Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 7950 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 Ti
• Pixel Shader: 5.0
• Vertex Shader: 5.0

If your PC hardware is compatible with the game then you can move to the next workaround. If not then you’ll need to upgrade the hardware accordingly to avoid such issues.

3. Close Unnecessary Background Running Tasks

Sometimes unnecessary background running tasks can also cause several issues with the game launching or gameplay. If you’re facing the same problem or the game starts lagging then make sure to follow the steps below:

• 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.

For Console Users:

Meanwhile, PlayStation or Xbox console users can follow the methods below to try fixing the dev error 5573.

4. Reboot Your Console

Try rebooting the console properly to refresh the system and clear out any kind of possible glitch.

PS4/PS5:

• Make sure to press and hold the Power button on the PS4/PS5 console until it beeps twice (the gap is around seven seconds). Whereas it’ll beep only once if it’s in “Rest Mode”.
  • Alternatively, you can press the PS button on your controller to bring up the quick menu > Then select “Restart” and wait for the console to boot into the system again.

Xbox:

• Press and hold the “Xbox” button on the controller > Select “Settings” from the navigation.
• Choose to “Restart console” > Select “Yes” to confirm.
• Wait for the console to reboot.

5. Update Your System

Try updating the system on the PlayStation and Xbox consoles to check if the dev error 5573 is appearing to you or not.

For Xbox:

• Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
• Select ‘Profile & system’ > Choose to ‘Settings’.
• Select ‘System’ > Then select ‘Updates’.
• If you see a Console update is available under ‘Updates’, select the update to begin downloading and installing the update.
• Follow the onscreen steps to complete the update and reboot the console.

For PlayStation:

• Select the ‘Settings’ menu from the PlayStation 4/5 home screen.
• Select ‘System’ > From the System Software section, choose ‘System Software Update and Settings’.
• Choose ‘Update System Software’ if an update is available.
• Follow the on-screen steps to complete the update and reboot the console.

6. Clear Cache on Console

It’s also worth mentioning to clear the cache on PS4/PS5 or Xbox console to fix the issue completely.

For PS4/PS5:

• Fully power down your PlayStation 5. [Do not enter Rest Mode]
• Wait for the lights on your PlayStation 4/5 to turn off completely.
• Now, unplug the power cable from the back of your PlayStation 4/5.
• Then you’ll need to wait for around a couple of minutes.
• Next, plug the power cable back into your console.
• Finally, turn on your PlayStation 4/5.

For Xbox:

• Make sure to turn off your Xbox Series X|S using the controller. [You can also directly Power Off the console using the power button]
• Now, unplug the power cable from the back of your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One.
• Wait for at least two minutes or so and then plug the power cable back into your console.
• Finally, turn on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One.

7. Clear Game Data

It seems that deleting the installed game saved data on the console can also fix several issues with the game launching or gameplay. You should try performing this method to check for the issue.

For Xbox:

• First of all, quit the Call of Duty Vanguard game completely > Select My games & apps.
• Select See all > Make sure to highlight the Call of Duty Vanguard game.
• Select Manage game and add-ons > Go down to Saved data.
• Choose the Delete all button > Wait for it to complete.
• Finally, relaunch the Call of Duty Vanguard game to check for the issue.

For PlayStation:

• Go to Settings > Select Application Saved Data Management.
• Choose either System Storage or Online Storage or USB Storage > Select Delete.
• Select the Call of Duty Vanguard game > Checkmark the files that you want to delete or Select All.
• Finally, select Delete > Select OK to confirm the task.
• Once done, reboot your console to check for the issue again.

8. Test your Internet Connection

If nothing seems working for you, try testing your internet connection on the PC or console to check if there is an issue with the network speed or stability. If there is an issue then make sure to fix it out first. It’s also worth recommending switching between the Wi-Fi and Wired connection or vice versa to ensure there is an issue with the internet connectivity. Otherwise, contact your ISP for further technical assistance on it.

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