The user (either he is hosting the game or joining it) encounters the error when he tries to enter a multiplayer game. In some cases, the affected user has the issue only with one player, whereas he can join/play with other players. This error is reported to occur on PC, Xbox, and Mac. Before proceeding with the troubleshooting process to fix Stardew Valley multiplayer, restart your system and networking equipment. Also, try to use the invite code to join the game. If you are trying to use the local LAN party, then try with the disabled firewall of the systems, and in the IP required, use your local LAN IP address (not the one shown on the internet). Make sure you are using an updated version of the Steam client and the game.
Solution 1: Temporarily Disable Your Antivirus/Firewall Applications
Antivirus and firewall applications play a pivotal role in the security of your system and data. You may encounter the error at hand if your antivirus/firewall applications are blocking any resource/file/service essential for the operation of the game. Avast antivirus is known to block certain files of the game as false positive and causing the problem. In this context, temporarily disabling your antivirus/firewall applications may solve the problem. You can opt to add exceptions for the files of the game in the settings of your antivirus/firewall applications. Warning: Proceed at your own risk as disabling (or adding an exception in the settings of) antivirus/firewall applications may expose your system to threats like viruses, trojans, etc.
Solution 2: Disable Your VPN Client
The use of a VPN is a common norm in the gaming world. However, Stardew Valley is known to have issues when played through a VPN. The same could be the reason of the error under discussion. In this context, disabling your VPN client may solve the problem.
Solution 3: Switch to the Wired Internet
You may encounter the error under discussion if the signal strength of your Wi-Fi network is not good. Moreover, the communication blockage of the game by your wireless router may also cause the issue under discussion. In this scenario, using a wired internet (through the ethernet cable) may solve the problem.
Solution 4: Join the Stardew Valley through the Steam
There is a known bug in the game which does not let users join the game through the game interface. The same could be the root cause of the issue. The bug can be cleared by joining the game through the Join Game option in the Friend’s menu of the Steam client.
Solution 5: Download and Install (or Reinstall) Visual C++ 2013
Visual C++ 2013 is essential for the operation of the game. You may encounter the error at hand if the installation of Visual C++ is incomplete (or is not installed at all). In this context, reinstalling (or installing) Visual C++ may solve the problem.
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