This issue typically stems from disc or drive read problems, but can also be caused by corrupted data or a mastering/patch bug tied to that mission. Players can often recover progress by cleaning, reinstalling, or using a different disc/console; developers should prioritize a patch or downloadable mission data to eliminate the dependency on disc reads.
The "Homecoming" mission is a pivotal point in the campaign where the game loads large, complex environments. A here typically signifies: This issue typically stems from disc or drive
Why was this never patched? In a 2016 interview, a former Infinity Ward QA tester (speaking anonymously on Reddit) revealed that the "Homecoming" error was known two months before the game went gold. The QA team flagged that the orbital strike sequence required a disc seek speed of 11X, but the Xbox 360’s DVD drive maxed out at 8X. A here typically signifies: Why was this never patched