Strangely, the "Homecoming" fatal error sometimes triggers because the game pings Activision servers for leaderboards during the loading screen.
: Interrupted game updates can leave the installation in an inconsistent state Solutions for PC Users Verify Game Integrity Steam Library , right-click Call of Duty: Ghosts Properties Installed Files (or Local Files). Verify integrity of game files . Steam will redownload any missing or corrupted assets Check for Disk Errors call of duty ghosts fatal error disc read error homecoming
For the remaining 10%, a failing hard drive or dying dual-layer disc is the culprit. But with the solutions above, you should be able to reunite with Riley, survive the ODIN strike, and finally finish the "Homecoming" mission without seeing that dreaded grey error box. Steam will redownload any missing or corrupted assets
Steam often messes up the download for this specific mission. Do not trust that it downloaded correctly the first time. Do not trust that it downloaded correctly the first time
The "Homecoming" mission is uniquely sensitive because it is one of the largest, most visually complex levels in the game. It features rapid transitions between outer space and ground combat, which stresses the asset streaming system.