How to fix big Black Ops 6 dev error 10493

The new Call of Duty beta is in full swing but some players are encountering the dreaded Black Ops 6 dev error 10493. As a result, the error is preventing them from entering the game and they’re flocking to the internet to find a potential fix.

If you’re also getting the Black Ops 6 dev error 10493 and feeling frustrated, we’ve compiled some quick fixes to help you out.

All Black Ops 6 dev error 10493 fixes

Black Ops 6 dev error 10493 usually appears when the game’s important files are corrupted or missing from its folder. Therefore, the best way to resolve this issue is to scan the entire folder and replace the missing files. Here’s a detailed guide on how to execute this method:

Restart the game

Before you head to the primary fix, simply restart Black Ops 6 multiple times to see if the error is fixed. This method resolves most common issues, so you should be back up in no time with this method.

Verify the game files

As mentioned earlier, dev error 10493 is caused by corrupted files. Thankfully, you don’t have to reinstall the entire game. Instead, you can verify the game files and replace the missing ones. Here’s how to do it:

Steam 

1. Launch the Steam desktop application.
2. Go to your library and find Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
3. Right-click on the game and select “Properties” from the context menu.
4. In the properties window, go to the “Local Files” tab.
5. Click on the “Verify Integrity of Game Files” button.

Battle.net

1. Launch the Battle.net desktop application.
2. Click on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 game icon in your games library.
3. Click on the gear icon (settings) next to the “Play” button.
4. Select “Scan and Repair” from the dropdown menu.
5. Click “Begin Scan” to start verifying the game files.

Contact Activision support

If none of the above methods works, reaching out to Activision support is your best bet instead of following any more methods. You can visit the Call of Duty support section to raise a ticket and make sure to explain the dev error 10493 issue in detail along with all the relevant screenshots.

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