"The only real issue is that the servers are getting hit really hard, especially with the launch in Europe doubling that traffic, just something that requires optimising on the server side and we’ve been working with the PSN COD4 Server team from the moment it started having issues assisting any way we can to help them get them up to speed faster.

"During this upgrade you may still receive the ’Downloading Game Settings’ message, but it is temporary, in the sense of just let it download and you will eventually drop into a lobby and play just fine," it explains.

"Remember, this is just short term, eventually once everything is upgraded you won’t be receiving Downloading Game Settings at all. However, if you do, just wait it out and you will be dropped into a lobby."

Hopefully the hard work that Infinity Ward have put in over the weekend will have the online side of the game running smoothly from today onwards.

Source: Computer and Video Games