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How To Fix VTOL Not Working in MW2

It's time to hit the pause button.

Call of Duty MW2 (Modern Warfare 2) has come with its fair share of bugs and problems. We have faced some initial issues with the game loading and server problems. However, a recent issue has come up in Activision’s popular title.

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Players are facing issues with VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing). In simple language, it means the game is having some problem with the aircraft’s vertical takeoff and landing. It’s a crucial aspect of how jets work in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. Let’s see how we can fix the issue.

How To Fix VTOL Not Working in MW2

While this issue is common, most players will do not understand if it’s happening to them. In fact, the developers lock out the game, if the error crops up.

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There is no rocket science involved in fixing the VTOL problem in MW2. You can try restarting the game and check if it solved the problem. If the game is still showing problems, try rebooting your device entirely. So if you are on a PlayStation, switch it off. PC users can shut down their CPUs and wait for a minute before starting again.

If the above fixes are not working for you, try keeping an eye on Activision’s official servers for the game. You can also check on Twitter and other forums for any information on players facing a similar problem. For now, these are the only options you have at your disposal. We can’t do much about this error, because it heavily depends on the developers of the game.

If you are facing “exe/bad_challenge” error in MW2, we have a lot of solution to it. Check out our guide on this infamous error.

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