The affected user encounters the error when he tries to join a server/game. In some cases, the user faced the issue after an update of the game. The issue is reported to occur on the official servers as well as modded ones. The Steam, Xbox and PS4 versions of the game are all reported to be affected. Before moving on with the solutions, restart your system/console and networking equipment. Moreover, try to launch the game from the installation directory with the administrator rights and join a single-player game. Then join a multiplayer game to check if the issue is resolved. Additionally, mods should be in the proper order as per the server. Furthermore, make sure you are not banned by Battleye.
Solution 1: Clean Boot Your System
In a Windows environment, applications co-exist and share the system resources. You may encounter the error at hand if a 3rd party program is hindering in the operation of the game. In this scenario, clean booting your system and then launching the game may solve the problem.
Solution 2: Launch the BattlEye Application as Administrator
The anti-cheat program BattlEye plays a vital role to keep the cheaters away from the game. But if it cannot access files required for its operation (due to UAC control), then it may cause the error under discussion. In this case, launching the Battle Eye as an administrator may solve the problem.
Solution 3: Allow Conan Exiles Through the Antivirus/ Firewall Applications
Antivirus and Firewall play a pivotal role in the security of your data and system. But you may encounter the error under discussion if your antivirus/ firewall applications are hindering in the operation of game/ launcher. In this context, allowing the game/ launcher through the antivirus and firewall applications may solve the problem. Warning: Proceed at your own risk as changing settings of your antivirus/firewall applications may expose your system to threats like trojans, viruses, etc.
Solution 4: Use or Remove the VPN Client
The use of a VPN client to overcome any network limitations is a common norm in the gaming world. And the same can be used to bypass ISP’s restrictions and thus solve the error under discussion. But for some users, the use of a VPN was the root cause of the problem. In this context, trying a VPN client (and if you are already using it, disabling it) may solve the problem.
Solution 5: Disable Steam Overlay
The Steam overlay lets users access the chat, friends list, etc. while in the game. But it can hinder the operation of Conan Exiles and thus cause the issue at hand. In this case, disabling the Steam Overlay may solve the problem.
Solution 6: Repair the Installation of Visual C ++ Redistributable
Visual C++ Redistributable is essential for the operation of the game and launcher. You may encounter the error under discussion if the installation of Visual C++ Redistributable is corrupt. In this context, repairing the Visual C++ installation may solve the problem.
Solution 7: Optimize Graphics Settings of Your System
You may encounter the error under discussion if the drivers of your system are not updated. Moreover, if the graphics settings of your system are not optimal, it can also result in the error under discussion. In this context, updating the drivers or optimizing the graphics settings through the graphics control panel may solve the problem. For illustration, we will discuss the process for Nvidia GeForce Experience.
Solution 8: Change NAT Type of Your Connection to Open
The Conan Exiles game, like many other games, require NAT type of your connection to be open. You may encounter the error at hand if the NAT type is not open and a successful connection cannot be established. In this case, changing the NAT type to open may solve the problem.
Solution 9: Change the Default Ping Settings of the Steam Client
In the gaming world, ping is the network latency between a player’s computer/gaming client to the game’s server or another client (peer). You may encounter the error under discussion if the ping value of your gaming client is not as per server or is too high. In this context, changing the ping value as per the server or lowering the ping may solve the problem.
Solution 10: Delete the Conan Saved Folder
This issue can also occur if the settings and configurations of your game are corrupt. In this scenario, resetting the settings and configurations to the defaults may solve the problem.
Solution 11: Launch the Steam Client as Administrator and Reinstall Battleye
Microsoft has enhanced security and privacy in the recent versions of Windows by protecting the essential system files through UAC. Moreover, the corrupt installation of Battleye may also cause the current issue. In this context, opening the Steam launcher with the administrator rights and reinstalling Battleye may solve the problem.
Solution 12: Reinstall the Game and Steam
If nothing has helped you so far, then the issue is a result of the corrupt installation of the game or the Steam client. In this case, reinstalling the game and Steam client may solve the problem. If you are still encountering the issue, try to reinstall mods. If the issue persists, reinstall the dedicated server. Even then the issue is not resolved, you may have to reset your router or reinstall Windows.
