"A required network service has failed" is a common error all Warzone players immediately seek a fix for.

For those looking to spend less time on the error screen and drop back into Verdansk, here's what you can do.

#Warzone is anyone else having the issue where you in a waiting lobby for like 5 minutes then getting booted out and the game starts checking for updates and the says "a required network service has failed"? I wonder if its just me

— BLOODWOLF_76 (@bloodwolf_76) August 26, 2020

A Required Network Service Has Failed Warzone: How to Fix

Unfortunately, the nature of the error and the potential number of internal and external factors surrounding it means there is no guaranteed, surefire solution for those who encounter it.

However, there are several steps Warzone players should take to see if they can fix the issue themselves:

  • Try to hit “Exit” and see if it will let you through. Sometimes the game will let you connect after several tries.
  • Check Infinity Ward's Twitter to see if they've released a new Warzone patch, are investigating the issue or are performing server maintenance.
  • Close the application, ensure that Warzone is fully updated to the latest patch and start the game back up.
  • Reset your router and ensure your internet connection is up and running, perhaps with a speed test.

If nothing none of the steps above work, send a DM to Activision Support on Twitter to get assistance with the error, or review their support page for Warzone connection issues here.