Uninstall the game and re installGǪ this has worked for me in the past.

Deleting game wont help you... Multiple people having same issue right now!~Its not youre ps3, its CCP's server screwing us...

- Delete all of your old in game mail.
- Make sure you are in no more than 6 or 7 custom chat channels.
- Delete all of your contacts from your contacts list (if you dont mind this part, skip otherwise)

Try the game to see if it is any better.

If the game is still not great. Exit to the main ps3 menu and delete DUST 514 from your PS3. (All of your stuff is saved on CCP servers dont worry)

Now go to the PS Store and redownload DUST 514. Chances are the new latest client download is smaller and much better optimised than your older client.

This should help you now.

Here are some possible answers to your plea.

First things first, I see that you reinstalled dust (or said you were anyway) so that should be off the table now. If the PS3 said it had to rebuild the database and file index that should not be necessary to do again. It will do that when you have to reset after a crash. If it didn't then read up on how to do that at playstation.com, it has helped others in the past.

How many chat channels do you have open? Write them all down and delete them until there is only four. Six works for me but many have issues. Four seems to be a magic number, nobody breaks with four chats. If this doesn't provide an immediate fix, read on.

The most common problem with dc (disconnects for those new to Dust) is network connectivity. Fancy name, means bad internet connection.

How are you connected to the internet? A hard wired Ethernet cable is better than wireless. Wireless is better than using a smartphone as a hotspot. Only play when your spouse (you said you have one) isn't binge watching Mad Men or The Walking Dead. Is someone downloading movies, or updating games on Steam? Yes, Payday 2's latest update was 3.4GB. The slower your connection the more like any of those mentioned will cause you problems.

Where are you connected, more accurately which server are you accessing from where you are? If you try using a server that is some distance away or has significant lag to your ISP the results will be unplayable. If you are in America but connect elsewhere try switching back to America. Or, alternatively try other servers where your friends normally play. I am in America but some friends put us into European servers when they are squad lead.

Run the network speed test from a PC for your ISP. Good to know even if the number is fine. That might be possible from the PS3 browser, I've never tried it.

A few last ideas, how loud is your PS3 when playing Dust? If it gets loud quickly then check to see if the air holes are blocked. Being on a floor with a rug or pets make this problem more likely.

Check the rules for your firewall. There is a sticky in this forum section regarding ports required for Dust and Sony.

Reset your firewall and/or router.


Good Luck. KR

If any of the above helps, please post a reply. Others can benefit from the information.

Dcd 4 times in 2 days I never dcd till now I can ay least complete 1 battle and its usually a win but its leaves time I want to set aside for dust not to be worth anything I DONT WANNA GO BACK TO PLAYING OFFLINE GAMES!!! WAAAAAAAH!!!