The affected user encounters the error when he or any of his friends try to join a game. Some users faced the issue after a game crash while they were playing with their friends. The issue is reported on Windows (Xbox App), Steam, and Xbox version of the game. Before moving on with the solutions, make sure the Network Play is enabled in the game’s settings. Moreover, try to change the ports of your network cable.
Solution 1: Restart the Game and System
The issue could be a temporary malfunction of the software or communication module. The glitch can be cleared by restarting the game and system. For illustration, we will discuss the process for the Steam client on a Windows PC.
Solution 2: Try Another Network
ISPs deploy different parameters to manage web traffic and safeguard its users. During this process, sometimes, an essential source for the operation of the game gets blocked and thus causes the issue at hand. In this situation, using another network may solve the problem.
Solution 3: Use the Same Mode of the Game For All the Players Joining the Multiplayer Game
There is a known bug in the No Man’s sky game which does not let the user play a multiplayer game if the game mode of users is different e.g. if you are using normal mode and your friend is using experimental, then you may encounter the error at hand. In this scenario, using a similar game mode (preferably normal) for all the players may solve the problem. But keep in mind that you may lose the progress of the game if the mode of the game is changed. For elucidation, we will discuss the process for the Steam client.
Solution 4: Use the Previous Save to Invite the Friend
The issue could be a result of the corrupt user profile (or due to change in the game mode). In this context, loading the previous save of the game may solve the problem. You should perform this process on the user who is having issues in joining the game.
Solution 5: Allow Access in Xbox Privacy Settings
You may encounter the error under discussion if your Xbox privacy settings do not let other users access your content. In this scenario, allowing everyone to access your content may solve the problem.
Solution 6: Verify Integrity of No Man’s Sky Files
The files essential for the operation of the game can get corrupt due to many reasons like a sudden power failure. The same could be the reason behind the current lobby joining issue. In this scenario, using the built-in tool of the Steam client to verify the integrity of the game files may solve the problem.
Solution 7: Update the Game to the Latest Build
No Man’s Sky is updated to improve performance and add new content to the game. You may encounter the error at hand if you are using an outdated version of the game. In this context, updating the game to the latest build may solve the problem. For illustration, we will discuss the process for Microsoft Store.
Solution 9: Update the System Drivers to the Latest Build
The system drivers are the force driving your hardware devices. These drivers are updated regularly to improve the performance by patching the known bugs and to keep up with the latest technological developments. In this scenario, updating Windows (as many OEM prefer to use the Windows Update channel to update system drivers) and system drivers to the latest build may solve the problem.
Solution 9: Update Firmware of Your Gaming Console
The firmware of your console is updated continuously to improve performance by patching known bugs and to keep up with the latest technological advancements. You may encounter the error at hand if the firmware of your console is not updated to the latest build. For elucidation, we will discuss the update process for Xbox. If nothing has helped you, then try to unfried the player you are having issues with. Now join a random game and then re-friend the player.
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