Battlefield 2042 wasn’t a finished game at launch, it had bugs and even some gameplay design choices baffled series veterans. Now the game is in a better position as EA DICE has polished the game and made appropriate changes based on players’ feedback. Still, PC users are experiencing errors and issues with the game like the “Unable To Load Persistence Data” error. In this guide, I will list fixes that will help PC users fix the BF2042 Unable To Load Persistence Data error.

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BF2042 Unable To Load Persistence Data Fixes You Can Try

Now, the question is, why did you face such an error in the first place? It was reported by users that this bug usually pops up at the log-in screen when they try to connect to the EA servers or while they’re joining a map. The error prompt specifically states “Unable to load persistence data. The game will return to the start menu. Please check your internet connection, make sure the Platform Client is online, and try again.”

Oftentimes, the error source could be just as simple as server maintenance, usually announced on the official Battlefield Twitter page. Other times, it could be due to “Cross-Play” functionality. So, as it seems, the source of the problem could be many. The following are the fixes that will help PC users fix the “Unable To Load Persistence Data Battlefield 2042” error.

Restart PC

In most cases, the Unable To Load Persistence Data error occurs due to a temporary glitch and can be fixed by restarting your PC. So try restarting your system before trying out the other fixes. This will resolve the BF2042 Unable To Load Persistence Data error.

Turn Off The Cross-Play Feature

The Cross-Play feature allows you to connect with players worldwide no matter what platform/console they’re playing on. No doubt, it’s a great feature and a brilliant addition to the game, however, it has not been perfected to the point that it affects the game. Turn off the cross-play functionality and the Unable To Load Persistence Data error will be fixed. To do so, go to “Settings” in-game > click on “General” > scroll over to “Other” > find “Cross-Play,” and then turn it off.

Run The Game As An Administrator

As simple and mundane as this step may seem, it has worked out for many and continues to be a reliable fix for the Battlefield 2042 Unable To Load Persistence Data error. For EA App users, open EA App > click on BF2042 > click Manage > View properties> click Browse. A new window will open containing Battlefield 2042 game files.

If you own Battlefield 2042 on Steam, right-click the game in Steam library > Manage > Browse local files. A new window will open containing BF2040 game files.

  • Right-click the executable and select Properties
  • Go to the Compatibility tab
  • Check “Run this program as an administrator” and apply
  • Play Battlefield 2042 and the Unable To Load Persistence Data error is fixed
Click on Browse local files to open a new window with the game files
Right-click the executable and select properties
Go to the Compatibility tab and check “Run this program as an administrator”

Clear Steam Download Cache

This fix is for those PC users who own Battlefield 2042 on Steam. The download cache for Steam is the reason that is causing the Battlefield 2042 Unable To Load Persistence Data error. Clearing the Steam download cache will fix the error. Open Steam settings, go to the Download tab, and click on Clear cache.

Open settings
Clear the Download cache.

Change DNS Settings

The default DNS settings in Windows often cause issues with multiplayer games and it is also the reason for the Unable To Load Persistence Data error when you launch Battlefield 2042. changing the DNS settings will fix the error.

  • Open Windows Settings, go to Network and Internet
  • Select your active Internet connection and click on Edit for “DNS server assignment”
  • Select Manual from the drop-down menu
  • Enable IPv4
  • Type 1.1.1.1 under Prefered DNS and type 8.8.4.4 under Alternate DNS
  • Apply the changes, and restart your PC
Go to Network and Internet settings and select your active Internet connection.
Click the highlighted option.
Input the addresses highlighted in the image and save changes.

Verify Your Game Files

Battlefield 2042 may have certain corrupt or missing game files that may be causing the Unable To Load Persistence Data error. This can be fixed by verifying or repairing the game files.

Every PC client has a repairing or verifying tool built in. For EA App users, click on Battlefield 2042 > Manage > click on Repair. The EA App client will verify game files, if it finds any corrupt or damaged file it’ll download and replace it.

If you own BF2042 on Steam, then go to the Steam library > right-click BF2042 > properties > Installed files > click “Verify Integrity of game files”. Steam will scan and repair any damaged Battlefield 2042 file. Play BF2042 and the Unable To Load Persistence Data error won’t pop up again.

Open properties by right-clicking the game.
Verify Game files.

That is all for our Battlefield 2042 Unable To Load Persistence Data fixes. Also, check our hub for commonly occurring PC errors if you are facing errors and issues with other PC games or your PC itself.