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Update: The BattlefieldComm Twitter account has advised that, for now, simply retrying the connection might be enough to solve the problem for those affected. This is definitely a server-side issue, however, so all you can do is wait for the developers to resolve the problem.
We're aware that many of you are receiving an error message while attempting to load into a Server, and then being returned to the Main Menu
⚠ Unable to Load Persistence Data is a connection issue on our side
We're on it, for now you can hit Retry and attempt to join a server
— Battlefield Comms (@BattlefieldComm) November 12, 2021
Original Article: Battlefield 2042 is the latest in EA long-running series, but it is not without issues. Players are being hit with a variety of error messages, including the “unable to load persistent data” error. While the problem seems to be more common on consoles, it also impacts PC players.
Below, you will find an assortment of steps you can take to resolve the problem and try to fix the “unable to load persistent data” error.
Restart the game
It’s a simple but important step. Try restarting the game and see if that will resolve the issue for you.
Restart your system
If not, a full system restart might be in order. It’s normally a good idea to do a cold reboot of your system when doing this, which means plugging it out at the power source and leaving it unplugged for 10-15 seconds before plugging it back in.
Verify the install on PC
If you are on PC, you can verify your game files by clicking the three little dots on it in your game library in Origin, right-clicking it in your library on PC and selecting “Local Files”, then “Verify”.
A clean install
If the problem is just not fixing itself, you will need to try a clean install of the game, which means installing and reinstalling the title.
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Aidan O'Brien has been playing games for over three decades and has been writing about them for five years. When not getting stomped on by the creations of Hidetaka Miyazaki, he enjoys spending too much time in Warframe, Destiny 2 and any other ARPG with a solid grind. When not writing, he is doing inexplicable behind-the-scenes magic for GAMURS Group.
