MW2 Operator Not Changing Issue And How To Fix It
If you cannot change your Operator in Modern Warfare 2 via the Edit Showcase option, you must know about the Modern Warfare 2 Operator not changing issue and how to fix it. The Operator not changing is an issue plaguing the Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer game mode since day one. It is tied to the "Showcase not working" case, where players cannot change Operators, Calling Cards, and Emblems, despite having them unlocked. Continue reading out guide to learn more about Modern Warfare 2 Operator not changing issue and how to fix it.
What Is MW2 Operator Not Changing Issue?
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In Modern Warfare 2, you can unlock different Operators, aka Characters, by progressing the Campaign mode, purchasing the Vault Edition, completing particular Challenges, and doing other such things. You can then equip these Operators and play as them in the game's different Multiplayer modes. When you select an Operator in Modern Warfare 2, it is visible to other players during matches, in the Social tab, in game lobbies, etc.
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But, because of the Modern Warfare 2 Operator not changing issue, even when players are selecting a different Operator via their Profile > Edit Showcase > Showcase Operator menu. They are still getting the default Operator, Fender.
How To Fix MW2 Operator Not Changing Issue
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You can quickly fix the Modern Warfare 2 Operator Not Changing issue by selecting the Operator repeatedly until the changes get saved. Even we faced the same problem and could not change Operators, Calling Cards, Emblems, or such things in the game's Multiplayer mode.
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We selected Operator Roze repeatedly, and finally, the Operator changed. During this process, we also restarted the system. So, we recommend you do the same. Whether you are on consoles or PC, restart the system and keep equipping the Operator till the change gets reflected.
Click to enlargeAnother fix we didn't try, but many players reported it to be working in fixing the Modern Warfare 2 Operator not changing issue is turning off the Graphic setting -> On-Demand Texture Streaming. You will find the said option in the Quality section of the Graphics settings.
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That aside, you can also try re-downloading the game as the last option. Or wait till Infinity Ward or Activision address and resolve the issue. This may take time as the devs are busy fixing some game-breaking bugs and significant problems that may cause serious injury to the game's reputation and its player count.
That concludes our guide on Modern Warfare 2 Operator not changing issue and how to fix it.
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