Gaming · Modern Warfare (2019) on Windows
Fix a black screen in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on PC
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Answer
Restart the game and PC, close overlays and other background apps, update the graphics driver, then use Battle.net's Scan and Repair tool. These are the supported PC stability checks for Modern Warfare (2019).
Restart the game and PC
Exit Modern Warfare and Battle.net completely, restart Windows, then launch the game once more.
Close background apps
Close overlays, recording tools, remapping software and other apps you do not need while playing.
Update the graphics driver
Install the current driver recommended by your graphics-card manufacturer, then restart Windows.
Scan the game files
In Battle.net, select Modern Warfare, open the menu beside Play, choose Scan and Repair, then select Begin Scan.
Test the launch again
Wait for Scan and Repair to finish, then launch Modern Warfare without reopening the background apps you closed.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- Confirm that the PC meets Activision's Modern Warfare system requirements.
- If the screen remains black, report the fault to Activision with the PC specifications and the point where the screen goes black.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) on Windows.
The guide is scoped to Modern Warfare (2019), not newer games with similar names.