COD Modern Warfare 2 (II) players have encountered a weird bug where the game forces them to change their display names. Frustratingly enough, you also don’t have any name change tokens to complete this task. This leads to a loop where you cannot enter the game without changing the display name but also cannot do so due to the lack of tokens. Fortunately, Activision Support has responded back to several players and there is a solution in sight. In this article, we will tell you about the methods that will help you fix the Change Display Name bug in COD Modern Warfare 2 (II). So, make sure to stick with us till the very end.
COD Modern Warfare 2 (II) is the upcoming game in the Call of Duty series. It is undeniably one of the most popular FPS series on the market. Fans are extremely excited to play this game because we are finally getting the old Task Force 141 back. So, you will get to play Ghost, Gaz, Price, and Soap. This is a big moment for every Call of Duty fan. But, a lot of early-access players have run into this super weird display name change bug. Below, we will help you to get rid of this issue and enjoy the game.
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COD Modern Warfare 2 (II) Change Display Name Bug: Is there any fix yet?
As we mentioned before, Activision has responded to the players. They have suggested a workaround that seems to be working for most of the players. According to customer support, players will need to restart the game 3 times in order to fix this issue. Many players have tried this method and have been successful in getting past the name change screen. You can also try changing the name at least thrice to get rid of this bug. But, if you are stills struggling with this issue, then try some of our methods.
1) Restart the game-
This is the first method that might help fix this issue. The developers have also suggested this method to most of the players who are experiencing this bug. Once you restart the game, check if you still have a token that changes the name in the game.
2) Restart your system-
The other method that might fix this issue is restarting your system. Sometimes, a bad system boot can cause unforeseen errors while playing video games. So, a simple restart can save you a lot of time and headaches.
3) Delete the COD folder in Documents-
Some players have suggested deleting the Call of Duty folder in Documents has resolved the display name change bug in the game. You simply have to go to My PC and then look for the Documents tab. Here, locate the COD folder and delete it. You should also restart your PC after completing this step.
4) Check if you are using an inappropriate name-
Call of Duty will also force you to change the name if it considers your current display name inappropriate. Though, most folks have reported get their name is not inappropriate and they have faced no issues with other Call of Duty titles.
5) Change name via Activision.com
Head to the official Activision website and then change your name. Now, log into COD Modern Warfare 2 (II), and the error should be fixed.
6) Reinstall COD Modern Warfare 2 (II)-
If nothing else works out for you, then you can try reinstalling the game. But, we recommend doing this only as a last resort. You should also keep an eye out for any hotfix updates. Make sure to download and install them whenever they roll out.
Well, this brings us to the end of the article. We hope that you found it helpful. Stay tuned to Android Gram and happy gaming.
