After being released recently, Once Human’s reception has been quite warm. Considering that it is a game that features a post-apocalyptic world in the future, it was already set for a grand welcome. Back when the game’s demo was live, players were quite excited about its release, and now, after the global launch, it has met expectations without fail. But considering that Once Human is a new game, bugs and errors are to be expected. Players have been encountering various issues in-game, and one among them is the network error that renders the game inaccessible since without connecting to a server, you can’t enjoy it. That said, if you too are encountering a similar issue, this is just the guide you need.
Network errors are very common in games that rely on a persistent server connection for gameplay. This can be caused by various factors, including server downtime, the game being blocked by the firewall, and whatnot. However, the most common cause is server overload, and given that Once Human has been a huge success, having over 130K concurrent players, server overload is a possibility. Anyway, you can try some workarounds for the issue that has worked for some.
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Once Human Network error issue: How to fix it
As of now, the network error issue hasn’t been officially fixed by the developers, which is why the workarounds provided in this guide are your best bet. That said, here are some of the most effective ones:
1) Restart
Before trying out any workarounds, we suggest that you restart the game and then your PC. If the issue persists even after a restart, then try the next fix.
2) Check network
Next, if you are unable to join a server in Once Human, chances are that the network connection in use is not stable or faulty. So, verify the same using a speed testing site or switch to a different network type. If you are using Wi-Fi, switch to Ethernet and vice versa. In addition to this, if the issue persists, then consider switching to a different connection.
3) Use a VPN
This workaround has fixed the issue for many players. So, what you need to do is connect to a VPN service before launching the game. Once done, launch the game, and if all goes right, a patch update will commence. After it has been downloaded, restart the game. But before restarting, make sure to disconnect the VPN. This should fix the network error issue in Once Human.
4) Command Prompt
For this workaround, you will have to run Command Prompt as an administrator. After this, enter the following codes one by one and press Enter to execute:
- ipconfig /flushdns
- ipconfig /renew
Next, launch the game, and the issue should be fixed.
5) Disable IPv6
To try this workaround, follow the given steps:
- First, open the Control Panel via Windows Settings, and go to Network & Internet
- Next, select Network & Sharing Center, and the network connection in use. Here, in the Wi-Fi Status window, select the Properties option.
- Here, in the Networking tab, uncheck the Internet Protocol Version 6 option.
- After this, click on OK. Now, launch the game to check if the same error occurs.
6) Make sure the game client is not blocked by firewall or antivirus
It is possible that the antivirus program used has blocked the game client’s functioning. Similarly, the firewall might have blocked the game’s access to the internet, resulting in the network error. So, to make sure that isn’t the case, you will have to add the game’s .exe file to the exception list of both the antivirus and firewall. Once done, launch the game to check if the issue persists.
For now, these workarounds should be enough to fix the network error in Once Human. If you found this guide informative, consider bookmarking Android Gram for more such interesting content.