Warzone 2.0: How to Fix the “We Need Permission to Continue” Error

Nafiu Aziz
By Nafiu Aziz
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Warzone 2.0 just got released, and it is already facing a peculiar error called “We Need Permission to Continue,” making players worried and annoyed.

Fans of the Call of Duty franchise have been looking forward to the release of both Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0, as Activision claims they are planning to support this title for the long term. And it isn’t that surprising since the reboot of the beloved Modern Warefare franchise, along with Activision’s take on the battle royale genre with Warzone, was a smash hit among the player base.

Now, the sequel to the popular free-to-play battle royale game Warzone aptly named “Warzone 2.0,” is finally here, and with it comes a plethora of issues that players are currently facing right now. Since it is a multiplayer game with a lot of complexities, it is fairly common for these types of live service titles to face errors during the launch week.

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Among these error codes, a lot of players are facing the “We Need Permission to Continue” error. And let us first explain why this error is occurring and how to fix them with this article.

Why is the “We Need Permission to Continue” Error Occurring in Warzone 2.0?

“We Need Permission to Continue” error can occur for a multitude of reasons, such as the Warzone/Battle.net servers being down, an unsecured internet connection, conflict with the firewall settings on your PC, and more.

How to Fix “We Need Permission to Continue” in Warzone 2.0

If you are currently facing this issue, then there are certain steps that you can take in order to fix this annoying issue.

  • First, try to restart your PC or the console that you are using to play Warzone 2.0. According to many players, this is the most effective tool to solve the “We Need Permission to Continue” issue.
  • If, in any case, this solution doesn’t work, try to look into your Firewall settings on your PC to check if your PC is blocking the connection to the Warzone 2.0 servers or not. In short, check if your PC’s firewall is blocking access to the Batte.net servers.
  • If that doesn’t work, then the problem could also be with the Warzone/battle dot net servers as well. So, try to check if the Warzone servers are down or not.

If you follow the steps given above, then your problem should be resolved, and you should be able to get back to dominating the Warzone 2.0 lobbies in no time. And if you are still facing this issue, reach out to the support team at Activision Blizzard for help.

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Nafiu Aziz is an avid gamer and a writer at GameRiv, covering Apex Legends, CS:GO, VALORANT, and plenty of other popular FPS titles in between. He scours the internet daily to get the latest scoop in esports.