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How To Fix Modern Warfare 2 Custom Loadout Locked

Fix the most recent bug of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Modern Warfare 2's Custom Loadout Locked Bug Source: Activision

Now that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been fully released, it’s no surprise that the game has a few bugs and glitches during its early stages. One, in particular, is an issue that prevents players from selecting their Custom Loadout, despite meeting the requirements for this feature. So, if you are currently facing this problem, we’ll show you how to fix Modern Warfare 2’s locked Custom Loadout.

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Fixing Modern Warfare 2 Custom Loadout Locked

To fix the locked Custom Loadout of Modern Warfare 2, you can follow along with these instructions:

  1. Turn off your console.
  2. Turn it back on and open Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  3. Play a few rounds of game modes until you rank up in a level.
  4. Check your Custom Loadout.

Many players have indicated a crash in the game that prohibits them from pressing the Custom Loadout, as shown in this Reddit post here:

Fortunately, several users have found a solution for the Modern Warfare 2 bug by shutting down their system and increasing their rank level. The only problem is the fact that you won’t have access to your Custom Loadout, but at least you’ll eventually get it again.

Some players have indicated that this issue can’t be resolved with this method, yet it does seem to work for most users. However, if you are one of the few still experiencing the problem, Infinity Ward is currently investigating the issues with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s launch. In their most recent post, they mentioned a glitch, as shown here:

With this in mind, the ‘Custom Loadout Locked’ bug could be one of the problems that Infinity Ward will address in the future.

Now that you know how to fix Modern Warfare 2 ‘Custom Loadout Locked’ glitch, you can see if this technique resolves the problem. If you are experiencing other bugs in the game, you can check out our guides about MW2’s ‘Stuck Installing’ issue, server status, and flickering bugs.

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Kristina Ebanez

Kristina is a Freelance Writer and has been with Twinfinite for one year. She typically covers Minecraft, The Sims 4, Disney Dreamlight Valley, anime, Call of Duty, and newly released games. She loves the Metal Gear Solid series (Snake Eater especially), Rockstar's Bully, the Horizon franchise, What Remains of Edith Finch, and many more. Her dog is also an avid video game watcher, primarily when there's a horse or a cat. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and grew up gaming on the islands.

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