Facing exceptionally long matchmaking times in Escape from Tarkov? Unable to get into the game because of a matchmaking error? Well, matchmaking issues are a common problem when it comes to online multiplayer video games. And, it can happen due to a lot of reasons. Battlestate Games keep deploying updates to fix bugs and add enhancements from time to time. Although these updates are deployed for a good cause, the deployment process may include server maintenance and down-times. The most common reason behind such matchmaking errors in online games is server issues. Try to pinpoint previous events – did you just receive a patch update? Or, did you come across an update from developers about scheduled server maintenance? Read this article to know how to solve matchmaking errors in Escape from Tarkov.
Escape from Tarkov (EFT) Matchmaking stuck for long & not working issue fixes
Leaving aside internal server-side issues, it is possible to troubleshoot matchmaking errors on the client-side, i.e., your side too. Normally, players have reported being able to find a match within 3-5 mins. However, when affected, matchmaking or queue wait times can go up to hours. As mentioned before, the most common reason behind such errors is server downtime or bugs. However, you may be doing something wrong too. Try the following –
1) While trying to matchmake with friends in your squad, make sure all of you are on the same servers. Also, make sure you haven’t chosen a server that is restricted to a city. For example, don’t choose something like “NEW YORK ONLY”. Instead, select all servers with less than 100 ping. Do this even when you are trying to play solo.
2) Make sure that your internet connection is stable. If you are facing trouble with stability, use a wired connection instead of wireless. If you don’t have the option of a wired connection, restart your router and see whether the connection stabilizes. Escape from Tarkov and most online video games will require a stable internet connection to function properly.
3) Check Battlestate Games’s official pages for server maintenance updates. Generally, matchmaking errors show up due to server downtimes. Don’t worry; once the maintenance is over, the servers will be back up, and you will not face matchmaking issues anymore.
4) If it’s a bug, the developers will address it. According to reports, Escape from Tarkov runs into matchmaking issues very commonly. But, if a bug after an update is causing it, there’s nothing you can do except wait for an official fix. Try checking Reddit forums – other peeps will face the same problem as you if it’s a bug. Also, you may face matchmaking issues after downloading and applying a new update. Wait for the servers to stabilize in such cases.
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