DEV ERROR 5573
Activision Call of Duty
Severity: CriticalWhat Does This Error Mean?
DEV ERROR 5573 is a crash related to rendering or game assets. It commonly occurs during multiplayer matches when the game tries to load a specific texture or model. Verify game files and update graphics drivers.
Affected Models
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X/S
Common Causes
- Corrupted game texture or model file
- Graphics driver incompatibility
- Specific operator skin causing a crash
- Overclock instability
- VRAM exhaustion on PC
How to Fix It
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Verify and repair game files.
Steam: right-click > Properties > Verify Integrity. Battle.net: Scan and Repair.
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Update graphics drivers to the latest version.
NVIDIA: geforce.com. AMD: amd.com. Game-ready drivers often fix specific DEV ERRORs.
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Change your operator skin to a default one.
Some purchased skins are known to cause DEV ERROR 5573. Switch to a default operator and test.
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Lower texture quality if running low on VRAM.
Graphics Settings > Texture Resolution > Normal or Low. 6GB+ VRAM recommended for high textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEV ERROR 5573 different from 6034?
Yes. 5573 is typically rendering/texture related. 6034 is usually data pack/asset related. Both crash the game but have different root causes.
Can an overclock cause DEV ERROR?
Yes. GPU or CPU overclocks that are stable in other games may crash CoD. Try resetting to stock clocks to test.