Lag and Disconnect Issues in MW2 Caused by Steam Update
[Expletive Deleted] posted this in the support area:
[Expletive Deleted] also confirmed that the beta client does correct the lag and disconnect issues. No ETA on this fix being done on the live client.
For those really suffering from this, you may try the beta client of Steam.
UPDATE
Steam just released an update with the fix for the non-beta client:
[-]January 22, 2010 - Steam client update released
A Steam client update is now available. To apply the update, click the File menu inside of Steam and then select "Check for Steam Client Updates...". The specific changes include:
Steam Client
Fixed a case that could cause stats and achievements to be reset
Show timestamps in both group and individual chats based on global setting
Fixed a Steamworks api crash that was affecting Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Tweaked the connection fallback logic to be more robust
Hey Everyone -
We are aware of several users reporting crashing when attempting to connect to certain hosts in multiplayer after the latest update to Modern Warfare 2 on PC.
It appears this was an issue with the latest Steam Client and not the PC patch we just released. Steam has identified the issue and updated it. We attempted to repro the problem since their update and it appears to be addressed. However that change is only available in the Beta version of their Steam client (which is available to all users if they choose in their Steam settings). We have no ETA on when they'll be rolling it out to their standard Steam client but will keep you posted if I hear anything further.
Any user currently on the beta version of the Steam Client should have the problem resolved -- likewise, when it's pushed to the standard client -- it will be resolved for all users.
We appreciate all the feedback on the issue. Thanks!
We are aware of several users reporting crashing when attempting to connect to certain hosts in multiplayer after the latest update to Modern Warfare 2 on PC.
It appears this was an issue with the latest Steam Client and not the PC patch we just released. Steam has identified the issue and updated it. We attempted to repro the problem since their update and it appears to be addressed. However that change is only available in the Beta version of their Steam client (which is available to all users if they choose in their Steam settings). We have no ETA on when they'll be rolling it out to their standard Steam client but will keep you posted if I hear anything further.
Any user currently on the beta version of the Steam Client should have the problem resolved -- likewise, when it's pushed to the standard client -- it will be resolved for all users.
We appreciate all the feedback on the issue. Thanks!
[Expletive Deleted] also confirmed that the beta client does correct the lag and disconnect issues. No ETA on this fix being done on the live client.
For those really suffering from this, you may try the beta client of Steam.
UPDATE
Steam just released an update with the fix for the non-beta client:
[-]January 22, 2010 - Steam client update released
A Steam client update is now available. To apply the update, click the File menu inside of Steam and then select "Check for Steam Client Updates...". The specific changes include:
Steam Client
Fixed a case that could cause stats and achievements to be reset
Show timestamps in both group and individual chats based on global setting
Fixed a Steamworks api crash that was affecting Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Tweaked the connection fallback logic to be more robust
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