How to fix Modern Warfare 3 cross-gen PS5 Error With Disc Required Bug

Players are struggling to access the early access campaign for Modern Warfare 3 due to a disc required bug. There is a prompt that says “Disc Required” when attempting to launch the game. A longer message follows that says, “You currently own the Cross-Gen version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II for PlayStation 4. This game requires the PlayStation 5’s play disc to be played on a PlayStation 5.

It would be best if you inserted a play disc for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and retried.” These issues are being caused by the disc-less PS5 version and the lack of Modern Warfare 2, which is causing confusion. Here’s how to fix this disc-required error message for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for PlayStation 5.

How to fix the Modern Warfare 3 disc required bug

There may be a need to delete the Warzone file on the COD HQ server in order to fix the disc-required bug for Modern Warfare 3. The issue needs to be resolved by Activision and Sledgehammer Games. In any case, you should read through the guide till the end in case you need additional information regarding these fixes.

Fix 1: Scan and Resolve The Installed Files

It appears that the error is more likely to occur when there are problems with the shooter’s installation directory. With Steam or Battle.net, you can replace corrupt files with help from the Steam or Battle.net client.

You will need to select the game from the client, then go to the settings option, select “scan and repair,” and proceed as if you were able to do this in real-time. By doing so, the client will check all the installed files and automatically repair any corrupted ones.