The Outlast: Trials has the notorious Failed to Join Game Session Error that is preventing players from playing. With the Early Access version releasing on May 18, 2023, players have been spending countless hours playing this new survival horror title. While any sort of glitch, bug, or error is frustrating, the disappointment is immeasurable when the game doesn’t even let you get past the log-in stage. So in this article, we will guide you on how to fix the Failed to Join Game Session Error in The Outlast: Trials.
Well, The Outlast Trials is the first survival horror entry in the Outlast series with a heavy focus on multiplayer mode. Hop into the game with your friends and experience the horrors at the Murkoff facility. The game includes new trials, character and cell customization, challenges, a progression system, and many more. But, since it features multiplayer elements, errors like this can occur from time to time.
The Outlast Trials Failed to Join Game Session Error: How to fix
Change in-game files
Although this is a temporary fix, it has been reported to work by many. So, make sure to give this method a try. First, open File Explorer, click on the Address Bar at the top of the window, and type the following text, and hit Enter: %localappdata%\OPP\Saved\Config\WindowsClient. In the location where the above path takes you, look for the file “GameUserSettings.ini”. Open it using a text editor, scroll down to the bottom of the file, and add the following line: DisabledRegions=me-south-1
That should fix the “Failed to Join Game Session” error. If the issue persists, keep reading because we’ve got other methods.
Update your Graphics drivers
You need to make sure that your GPU drivers are updated to their latest versions. This is a common tendency among gamers to not update their drivers regularly as and when needed. So, if you haven’t updated your GPU drivers for a while, download and install the latest versions immediately.
Verify File Integrity of Game Files
Next, you need to verify the integrity of game files on Steam. To do this, launch Steam, right-click on Outlast: Trials in your game library, and select Properties in the drop-down menu that appears. In the window that opens, head over to the Local Files tab and click on “Verify integrity of game files”. After the scan, try launching the game and check if the issue persists.
Allow the game through the Firewall
You need to make sure that you have allowed The Outlast: Trials through your firewall. To check this, search for “Firewall and network protection” in the search bar of the taskbar. When Windows Security opens, click on “Allow an app through firewall”. Search for Outlast: Trials in the “Allowed apps and features” list. If the game is not mentioned, click on “Change Settings” and then on “Allow another app”. In the new window, browse to the game’s installation directory, select the. exe file of the game, and click on Add. Finally, click on OK.
Turn off the Firewall until the Game Launches
To turn the Firewall on/off, head over to the “Firewall & Network Protection” settings. Choose the appropriate network type – Domain, Private or Public and make sure to turn off the “Microsoft Defender Firewall” option in each category. If nothing works, we are fairly certain that it’s a server-side issue.
Submit a ticket at the discord server of the game
If the error persists, you can head over to the official Discord server of The Outlast: Trials and submit a support ticket mentioning the same.
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