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How to Fix Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition Rewards Not Showing

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launched on October 28, 2022 to eager fans ready to play the latest entry in the blockbuster franchise. The game shipped over $800 million units in the first three days, reflecting massive excitement for the sequel.

Many players opted to purchase the Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 2, which came with bonus in-game content and rewards. This premium edition cost $99.99-$109.99, depending on the platform, for the chance to unlock exclusive items.

However, some Vault Edition buyers have reported issues with these rewards not showing up in the game properly. If you‘re wondering "why are my MW2 Vault Edition rewards not working?", this guide will help you troubleshoot and resolve the problem.

Overview of Vault Edition vs Standard Edition

Let‘s first provide some background on what players get with the Vault Edition compared to the standard version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

The Vault Edition includes:

  • Red Team 141 Operator Pack – Includes Ghost, Soap, Price, and Farah operators
  • FJX Cinder Weapon Vault – Contains 10 weapons with unique camo and attachments
  • Battle Pass (1 Season) + 50 Tier Skips – Instantly unlocks the 1st season Battle Pass plus 50 extra tier skips
  • 10 Hours 2XP + 10 Hours 2WXP – Get 10 hours of 2XP and 10 hours of 2WXP to level up faster
  • Ghost Legacy Pack – Has 12 operator skins and 10 weapon blueprints based on Ghost

Whereas the standard edition ($69.99) just includes the base game.

So the Vault Edition offers a ton of cosmetic items, bonuses, and upgrades for about $30-40 more. But some players report these rewards not appearing in-game after purchase.

Why Are Vault Edition Rewards Not Working?

Based on reports from players online, here are some potential reasons why your Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition content may not be showing up:

  • Recent Game Update – If Modern Warfare 2 was just patched or updated, it can sometimes cause issues with paid DLC and bonuses. Your Vault Edition rewards may temporarily disappear after updates or hotfixes.

  • Needs License Restore – You may need to restore your licenses and game purchases, especially after patches and new content is added. This re-syncs everything with the latest version.

  • Regional Restrictions – According to gaming news site @charlieINTEL, some PlayStation regions are having problems making Vault Edition content available. Could be a region-locked bug.

  • General Launch Issues – Like any major video game launch, there are bugs and glitches to smooth out. Rewards not appearing could be tied to these launch quirks.

  • Installation Problems – Some rewards may need to be manually downloaded/installed from the platform store, even if you bought the Vault Edition. Always check for additional downloads.

  • Account Linking – Your platform account, Activision ID, and Call of Duty account may need to be properly linked to register entitlements.

  • No Official Fix Yet – At the time of writing, Activision has not provided a fix for this Vault Edition issue yet. Support responses have been inconsistent.

According to Activision‘s public Trello board, the problem with missing Vault Edition content is a known issue they are investigating. However, it‘s unclear when a fix will be rolled out.

How to Fix Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition Rewards Not Showing

While an official fix is still pending, here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and get your missing Vault Edition rewards to appear in Modern Warfare 2:

1. Restore Licenses

Navigate to:

  • PlayStation: Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses

  • Xbox: Settings > General > Personalization > My Home Xbox > Restore licenses

Relaunch Call of Duty: MW2 afterwards. Restoring licenses often resolves issues with entitlements, especially after updates and patches.

2. Restart Your Console

Simply restarting the console (fully powering down then back on) has worked for some affected users. According to MW2 player reports:

  • "I just restarted my PS5 and now it‘s there" – @Galstus

  • "Restart your console and you‘ll get your Vault Edition Stuff" – @Deafkill04

  • "Try restarting your system it worked for me" – @Nova78687177

So a straightforward restart seems to jolt things back to life for the missing Vault content.

3. Check for Additional Downloads

On your platform store (PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Battle.net), check under Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for any available downloads. You may need to manually install the Vault Edition packs.

4. Contact Activision Support

If you still don‘t see your Cinder Weapon Vault, Battle Pass, Legacy Ghost items, or other Vault Edition content after trying the above – reach out to Activision Support.

Explain your situation and missing rewards. Their support options can be found here:

https://support.activision.com/contact_us

Provide any troubleshooting steps you‘ve tried. The more information given, the better they can investigate and resolve your issue.

5. Request Refund If Unresolved

If Activision is unable to fix the problem with your Vault Edition rewards not appearing, you may need to request a refund. Explain the situation and have them compensate you for the content you paid for but can‘t access.

Further Reading: Modern Warfare 2 Tips and Tricks

While you hopefully get your Vault Edition rewards resolved soon, here are some guides to mastering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 while you play:

I hope this guide helps get your hard-earned Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition bonuses and rewards showing up properly. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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