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Black Ops 6 is not working on PS5 mainly because of crashes, install issues, or the dev error 0xD8E46539 which is usually tied to bad content files or license problems on the console.
On PS5 that error often appears when Black Ops 6 tries to load the wrong Call of Duty assets or broken add ons such as auto installed Black Ops 7 or Warzone packs.
Why Black Ops 6 is not Working on PS5?
On PS5 Black Ops 6 can fail to start, get stuck on a black screen, or crash during matches. Common reasons include missing game files, corrupt install data, outdated PS5 system software, or conflicts from other Call of Duty content that shares packs with Black Ops 6.
For many players the specific dev error 0xD8E46539 or 0xDBE46539 comes from the game loading wrong map or mode assets pulled from Black Ops 7 or Warzone content that the system pulled in through shared Call of Duty installs.
In those cases the fix is not about your internet or PSN account and is instead about cleaning up licenses and removing the wrong add ons so Black Ops 6 only uses its own files.
What Dev Error 0xD8E46539 Means on PS5?
Dev Error 0xD8E46539 is a content level error that points to broken or mismatched assets loaded with the game. On PS5 this often links to leftover DLC from other Call of Duty titles, incorrect multiplayer packs, or auto installed Black Ops 7 items that attach to the Black Ops 6 tile.
Some reports show the error string referencing specific map files which confirms that the game is trying to read the wrong data while starting multiplayer or zombies. Because of that most working fixes focus on restoring licenses on PS5, removing bad add ons, and then letting the console rebuild the correct set of files for Black Ops 6.
How to Fix Black Ops 6 Dev Error 0xD8E46539 on PS5?
Follow these steps in order
Step 1
Close the game and reboot
- Quit Black Ops 6 from the PS5 home screen then restart the console with a normal restart.
- After reboot try launching the game once to see if the error still shows before making deeper changes.
Step 2
Check for updates
- On the Black Ops 6 tile press Options then choose check for update and install any patch.
- Open PS5 settings then system then system software then system software update and settings then update system software and finish any update available.
Step 3
Restore licenses on PS5
- Open Settings on PS5
- Go to Users and Accounts then Other then Restore Licenses.
- Run restore for your account then wait for it to finish and reboot the console once more.
Step 4
Remove wrong COD add ons
- Go to Settings then Storage then Console Storage then Games and Apps then find Call of Duty Black Ops 6 or the Call of Duty hub.
- Open the game contents view and look for extra items such as Black Ops 7 packs Warzone packs or other COD 7 labeled add ons attached to the same install.
- Delete only the add ons that clearly belong to Black Ops 7 or unrelated Warzone bundles then keep the core Black Ops 6 packs installed.
Step 5
Rebuild PS5 database
- Turn the PS5 off fully
- Hold the power button until you hear a second beep and enter Safe Mode.
- Connect your controller with a cable then choose Rebuild Database and let the process complete then restart normally.
Step 6
Repair or reinstall Black Ops 6 content
- From the game files or manage content screen reinstall any missing or corrupted Black Ops 6 packs such as multiplayer or zombies instead of deleting everything at once if possible.
- If the error still appears after that uninstall Black Ops 6 completely then reinstall a clean copy starting with only the main pack then add extra modes after you confirm the game boots without the dev error.
Step 7
When to contact support
- If you still get Dev Error 0xD8E46539 after doing license restore, removing extra COD 7 and Warzone add ons, rebuilding the database, and reinstalling the game contact Activision support and PlayStation support with your error code and steps taken.
- They can check for known account side entitlement bugs or push fixes when the problem is on their side rather than on your console.
Disclaimer
This guide is based on user reports, general troubleshooting practices, and commonly observed error patterns on PS5 systems. Specific error behavior can vary by console, account entitlements, and game updates. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by PlayStation, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Activision, or Treyarch. For persistent issues, always refer to official PlayStation Support and Activision Support resources.
