Playing Black Ops 6 and suddenly hit with the frustrating NIAMEY-MOINES error? You’re not alone. Many players have seen this since the open beta started. It’s an old issue that popped up back in Modern Warfare 3, so at least there are a few tried-and-tested fixes that might work for you. Let’s walk through it.
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What’s the Error All About?
The “Timed out waiting on playerstats [Reason: NIAMEY – KINSER]” error is tied to how the game stores your player stats. For some reason, these stats are getting in the way of you playing. Luckily, there are a couple of easy fixes.
Solution 1: Delete the Players Folder
This is a straightforward fix. Think of it like resetting a stuck gear in a machine.
- Head to C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\OneDrive\Documents\Call of Duty.
- Find the Players folder and delete it.
- Restart your PC.
- Fire up the game, and let the game create a fresh new folder for you.
This should clear up the error. The folder, which logs your stats, often causes problems and needs a reset. Deleting it gives your game a clean slate.
Solution 2: The Escape Key Trick
Here’s a fix shared by a fellow gamer. It’s quick, and it works for a lot of players.
- Start up Black Ops 6.
- As soon as the logo flashes on the screen (you’ll see it twice), hit the ESC key each time.
- Retry the connection.
- If it doesn’t work the first time, try again. Sometimes it just needs a few attempts to kick in.
Why Does This Happen?
The NIAMEY-MOINES error has been around for years. It’s like an old bug that never really got squashed. The issue is tied to how your game communicates with the server about your stats. And when it can’t sync properly, you get stuck. These fixes just help push things back into alignment.