Player reports across forums suggest that the problem often appears after deactivating Vsync or altering the FPS settings. Additionally, if you have misconfigured network settings or a slow internet connection, it could prevent the game from maintaining a stable connection, leading to this issue. Now that we understand the potential causes, let’s explore solutions to this issue. Before that, it is advisable to try a quick fix by lowering the time limit for the lobby. If the time limit is 600, you can reduce it to 360 or 180 to fix this issue. Another recommendation for our users is to use a wired connection if possible. A wired connection is more stable compared to Wi-Fi, especially when playing games. Additionally, ensure your internet is functioning properly and the game servers are not undergoing maintenance.
1. Limit the FPS
While the communication error should not be linked to this issue, it has been observed that modifying the FPS settings, such as setting it to unlimited or disabling Vsync, can prevent the online multiplayer from working. Therefore, if you have set your FPS to unlimited or disabled Vsync, you need to cap the FPS to your monitor’s hertz or enable Vsync again to enable matchmaking in the game.
2. Delete the FPS Section from the Engine File
Even if you limit the FPS, you might not resolve the communication error if you’ve altered the FPS settings. To reset the FPS settings, you need to remove the FPS section from the Engine file.
3. Verify the Game Files
This error may also be due to corrupted files in the installation directory. Verifying the game files checks for corrupted files and replaces them with fresh ones by downloading from the Steam server. This ensures that all corrupted files have been restored, which might resolve the issue.
4. Reset Your Network Settings
Incorrect or misconfigured network settings can cause several connection errors, including this one. If you are facing network issues in other games, the problem might be in your network, preventing you from matchmaking in the game. To ensure you don’t have any misconfigured network settings, such as DNS or proxies, you can reset the network settings to their default state to determine whether the issue lies in your network. If the communication error persists and you still can’t matchmake in the game, try switching to a hotspot connection temporarily to see if this resolves the issue. If the issue is resolved, switch back to your network connection. If the error persists on your network connection, you can use a VPN to matchmake in the game and then turn it off afterward.
