Modern Warfare 2: How to fix Disconnected from Steam error

On PC, Modern Warfare 2's launchers appear to be experiencing a lot of problems right now. Since their debuts, Battle.net and Steam have both experienced issues and glitches. One of the most frequent launcher issues experienced by players of the most recent installment of the game is "Disconnected from Steam." Even a week after Modern Warfare 2 came out, a lot of PC players who play the game through Steam are still having this problem.

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The fact that there is currently no permanent solution for the "Disconnected from Steam" error makes it one of the more difficult problems to handle. Many people in the Call of Duty community have tried a few short-term fixes in an effort to maybe fix this problem. The remedies discussed in today's article can help gamers in Modern Warfare 2 who get the "Disconnected from Steam" problem.

How to fix Modern Warfare 2's "Disconnected from Steam" error

Here are a few things you can try to do to fix the "Disconnected from Steam" error in Modern Warfare 2:

1) Scan and repair the game’s files

You might be able to resolve the game's issue by running a file integrity checker. The Modern Warfare 2 installation directory's files could occasionally become corrupted. You can replace the damaged files with new ones by scanning and correcting the faulty ones. You must first access Battle.net or the Steam client, choose the game, navigate to Settings, and then select the "Scan and repair files" option. This will start a procedure that checks every file in the game's directory and automatically downloads or repairs those that are discovered to be damaged.

2) Update the game

Your game may not have the most recent patch installed. One of the main causes of Modern Warfare 2's "Disconnected from Steam" error could be a version mismatch. If that is the case, you must look for and download the most recent update to the game. You must highlight the game and choose "Check for updates" on your console in order to update the shooter. On a PC, go to the corresponding Battle.net or Steam client and check the game settings for the most recent version of MW2.

3) Clearing Steam’s download cache

It's interesting that many Call of Duty players seem to have found success with emptying their Steam cache, so it's worth a shot. You must first launch the Steam client and then select the Steam icon in the top left corner to complete this. You must go to the "Downloads" section of the settings menu after launching it to erase the download cache. This step could fix Steam's general problems with starting up, not just with Modern Warfare 2, but also with other games.

4) Checking for server health

Aside from a player-related problem, it's possible that the game's servers are having problems or are down, which is what is creating this error. You will need to visit Activision's Online Services website to check on server availability in order to confirm this. If the servers are operating normally and you've tried all the methods above and you're still having this issue, you might just have to wait for a patch from the developers to fix it.