PlayStation Error Code CE-44183-2 — What It Means & How to Fix It

What Does This Error Mean?

CE-44183-2 means a game or downloadable content on your PS4 is corrupted. The file downloaded incompletely or became damaged on the hard drive. The fix almost always involves deleting and re-downloading the affected content.

Affected Models

PlayStation 4
PlayStation 4 Slim
PlayStation 4 Pro

Common Causes

The game or update download was interrupted before it finished
The PS4 lost power or was turned off during a download or install
The hard drive has a bad sector that corrupted the stored file
A PlayStation Network error caused an incomplete or broken download
There is not enough free space on the hard drive for the game to install properly

How to Fix It

Delete the corrupted game or add-on. Go to Settings > Storage > System Storage > Applications, find the affected game, press the Options button, and select Delete.

Your saved game data is stored separately and will not be deleted when you remove the game.
Check your available storage space. Go to Settings > Storage > System Storage. You need at least as much free space as the game's file size — preferably double.

Installing a game requires extra temporary space beyond the final game size.
Re-download the game from your Library. Go to Library > Purchased, find the game, and download it again. Make sure your internet connection is stable throughout.

If possible, connect your PS4 to your router with a LAN cable for a more reliable download.
Rebuild the PS4 database after re-downloading. Turn off the console, hold the power button for 7 seconds to enter Safe Mode, then select Rebuild Database.

This helps the PS4 organize its storage properly and can prevent future corruption.
If the error keeps happening on multiple games, run a hard drive check. In Safe Mode, select 'Check and Repair Drive' to scan for storage problems.

If errors are found during the scan, your hard drive may need to be replaced.

When to Call a Professional

If the same game keeps corrupting after multiple re-downloads, your hard drive may be failing. A failing drive will corrupt files repeatedly — replacing it is the only real fix. Hard drive replacement at a repair shop typically costs $60 to $150.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my saved game progress when I delete and re-download?

No — saved game data is stored separately from the game itself. Deleting the game application does not delete your saves. Your progress will still be there when you re-download and reinstall.

My internet cut out during a download. Can I resume it?

Yes — PlayStation downloads can resume from where they stopped. Go to Notifications > Downloads and restart the download. If the file is already showing as corrupted, delete it and start fresh.

How much free space does my PS4 need to install a game?

A good rule of thumb is to have at least double the game's file size free. For example, a 50GB game needs about 100GB free during installation. Once installed, the temporary files are deleted and only the game remains.