How to Fix the Packet Burst Error in Call of Duty: Modern…

Packet Burst is a network error in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 that causes stutters and frame rate drops. Although not limited to this specific installment, Packet Burst issues have become more common in Modern Warfare 3's Pre-season multiplayer.

In this guide, players find out what causes this issue and learn four surefire methods for fixing it quickly.

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What Causes Packet Burst in MW3

A Packet Burst occurs due to network or server failures. If it is a network issue, the player’s unstable or poor internet connection is the root cause. Server issues, on the other hand, arise from Call of Duty’s matchmaking errors or the distance between the player’s location and the game server. Regardless of the cause, Packet Burst results in stuttering and delays.

The three stacked squares on the corner of the screen indicate a Packet Burst error.

How to Fix Packet Burst Issues

how to turn off on-demand-texture streaming in mw3.

After ensuring that Packet Loss is 0% and Activision servers are not down, players should turn off the On-demand Texture Streaming to fix the Packet Burst error. Go to the in-game Settings > select Graphics > Quality > and disable it under the Details & Textures tab.

On-demand Texture Streaming has an insignificant effect on gameplay and graphics. The feature allows Modern Warfare 3 to download high-quality textures and details, limiting the player’s bandwidth, which is not worth it. Another downside of having it on is that it allocates 32GB of additional HDD space to these textures.

Here are three other solutions:

Use a wired connection. Switch from wireless to Ethernet to minimize latency.
Disable cross-play. Cross-platform servers are likelier to cause Packet Burst. Avoid them by turning off the cross-play option in the Account & Network settings (under the Online tab).
Try port forwarding. Assign a static IP to the PC or console and set port forwarding on this IP. Also, use a network with Open NAT/Type 1 for the best multiplayer experience.

Restarting the PC or console will sometimes resolve the Packet Burst error, but players can also turn the router off and restart it after a few minutes.

To avoid packet loss problems, keep the bandwidth broad, enable QoS (Quality of Service) on the router, and update network drivers. Also, before changing network settings or hardware, players should check out the status of Modern Warfare 3 servers. If they’re down or under maintenance, launch the game in a few hours.

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