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CoD MW3 Elite suffers from server issues

Within hours after launch
Tue Nov 08 2011, 11:46

IT'S BEEN JUST HOURS since Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 came out and already problems have arisen with its servers.

The problem is specifically related to the Elite section of the game that helps players do things like keep track of stats, compete in competitions and form clans. A huge influx of players trying to register after the launch overwhelmed the servers.

Activision said, "Registration requests for our new live service Call of Duty Elite are exceeding even our most optimistic expectations, which is creating a bottleneck and some players have not been able to register."

"We have already registered hundreds of thousands of players and we are working around the clock to increase our capacity as quickly as possible."

The firm also reassured gamers that game data is still being recorded and will be available as soon as the problems are resolved.

The MW3 Elite twitter feed said, "Please note the 'password' error on login is being caused by this registration load issue. You do not need to change your password."

The latest in the phenomenally popular first person shooter series launched at midnight last night at locations around the UK. It is expected to be one of, if not the, best selling game in history. µ

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contraseƱa

Como se puede cambiar la contraseƱa del modo elite? Esque n me acuerdo I no puedo entrar

posted by : jesus, 17 March 2012 Complain about this comment
Server not available.

PLEASE HELP I try to go on multiplayer and I get an error message that the server is down and to check the website. Nothing is wrong with the server as a friend also on PS3 is playing it when I am trying and nothing is wrong with my connection as I an go online on other games, I have downloaded the latest updates too. Please provide me with a solution.

posted by : Kyle, 24 November 2011 Complain about this comment
Shut up Whiners!

What's really sad is that the whiners posting "how did they not know it was going to be millions of players trying to register" obviously don't know the first thing about running a BUSINESS. Which is what COD is. Based off data from previous releases they bought and configured the servers; Now what if it was vice versa and they have wayy too many servers and not enough players to fill them? they lose money and that wouldn't look too good on their Quarter 4 Report.

posted by : Shadowhawke, 15 November 2011 Complain about this comment
no email

mw3 game---On my xbox 360, Elite server, said that An account activation email has been sent tot you,please follow the link in there to verify your email address,But ive gone to my emails+theres nothing there,So i cant follow no link.So i cant play the elite version,Can u plz help me,this is only my 2nd game my 1st was blackopps so not used to havin problems.Thankyou ,

posted by : mark sturgess, 10 November 2011 Complain about this comment
RE Server

WRT the server servers currently not availale issue check the Official COD form. If you have orange with netgear router you need to change a setting or 2 to get it working. I had the same problem. I changed the settings last night and was good to go.

posted by : MIke, 10 November 2011 Complain about this comment
server

has anyone else had the message "mw3 servers currently unavailable". i bought the game yesterday and havent been able to get into the multiplayer menus let alone a game

posted by : ben, 10 November 2011 Complain about this comment
Wow

They should have expected more than hundreds of thousands. More like in the millions!!! Seriously 5 million or maybe more!

posted by : Ryan, 09 November 2011 Complain about this comment
founder?

Will we be able to get our founder status still?

posted by : anthony, 09 November 2011 Complain about this comment
More than our most optomistic?

Um, hello Mc Fly...I am pretty sure you know how many boxed copies you have sold to stores...and how many may be on pre-order....so you have a pretty good idea of the upper bounds...I think the server bit is poor planning. That aside, I like the gameplay, and really appreciate being able to level an individual weapon...Nice job but definately could have been better...BTW, if the beta had been left open it would have reduced the impact of launch day...just an idea.

posted by : Rob, 09 November 2011 Complain about this comment
Damn

Its a great game and a good company. But this is BS. Online gaming has been around for too long for this to happen. Just disappointed really.

posted by : B4ttle R4ttle, 09 November 2011 Complain about this comment
Optimistic?

I am the fool for pre ordering this. If I pre order something, I feel as though I am the idiot when denied access. The benefits as I understand are minimal at this point; however I find myself dissapointed by another premature release. If I sell a service and don't deliver it is my behund!

posted by : Saar, 09 November 2011 Complain about this comment
really guys

okay first of all why are people blaming infinity ward for the problems with elite
its beachhead studios whos having the problems
and for the guy who said oh i used 50$ for the feature your basically only paying for the map packs
the free features of cod elite are down
and the game servers are good right now
the game is not garbage (no i am not a fanboy i have actually been playing battlefield longer than cod)`
and it will smoothen out just calm yourselves

posted by : arvind, 09 November 2011 Complain about this comment
Laughing at the stupidity and ignorance......

Elite - I am just wondering if you perhaps might be a little slow or special yourself. Especially since you spelled the word retarded wrong. Your spelling "retarted" the correct and dictionary spelling "retarded" Such an ignorant word to begin with.

Anyone else complaining - Did you really expect everything to launch off smoothly in the first week? Nothing is perfect and anyone with 1/2 a brain knows that when a million and one people are trying to register and whatever at the same time things are just not going to go well. Give things a little time and be patient.

Take a chill play the game and relax.

posted by : WOW......, 08 November 2011 Complain about this comment
TRASH

This game was a let down to say the least. Maps are terrible and game quality sucks. No time or effort was put into the making of this game and that can be proven by the article above talking about the servers not working right.

posted by : Jon, 08 November 2011 Complain about this comment
Bull s**t

Not only is man rite about the unreal game play and garbage servers.....but I paid 50$ for a feature that is possibly the best thing going for mw3 at this point and I can't even explore the option because the creators of the most "highly anticipated" game didn't know that this many ppl would be on.....this is a joke!!!!!!!!

posted by : david, 08 November 2011 Complain about this comment
Elite

Wow. All I have to say. Actually I should start off with the fact that the game is unreal. enough said. However, what was infinity ward thinking. Are they retarted? Obviously the best selling MEDIA (not just video game) of all time would sell lots of copies and sell lots of their new online product. For the Elite to not have enough servers to allow people to register is simply them being stupid. I still love infinity ward, but this time they needed to give their heads a shake.

posted by : Angry Cod Player, 08 November 2011 Complain about this comment
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