Why does the error message “Unable to connect to the server” or “Lost connection to the game” appear in the LS22? This question may concern some players of the new Farming Simulator 22 who would like to play multiplayer with friends and receive an error message as mentioned above when trying to connect. In this article we have summarized a few possible solutions to what the causes could be and how you can fix the multiplayer problems.
LS22 multiplayer problems: fix connection problems?
- Check internet connection: Before you look for a cause, you should of course first check your own internet connection and make sure that it is working properly.
- Server online and crossplay activated? Is the LS22 server really online and is crossplay support enabled in the settings (if you want to play together cross-platform on PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox One)?
- Check firewall and enable ports if necessary: Depending on how the firewall is set on the PC or router, it could be that communication between the game and the server is blocked. The game uses port 10823 (unless otherwise set).
- Giants servers are down: Even if the LS22’s dedicated servers run independently of Giant’s servers, the server list is still created on Giant’s “master servers”. In the past, brief disruptions have often occurred here (especially in the first few days after the release). In this case, just wait a moment and try again. About the official Giants forum You can quickly find out whether there are any problems or not.
- Deactivate IPv6 or get an IPv4 address: Depending on the provider, the router sometimes no longer receives a public IPv4 address and is automatically assigned an IPv6 address. There are reports on Reddit and the official forums that this can lead to problems and disconnections with the error message “lost connection to the game”. The connection problems are said to occur more often when the server creator uses IPv4 and the players use IPv6 (or vice versa and especially in crossplay). As a rule, if you are assigned an IPv6, you can talk to the Internet provider and ask for an IPv4 address to be assigned. This is said to have helped some players.
If you are struggling with problems in LS22 multiplayer and know of other possible solutions, please feel free to post them here in the comments section. If we become aware of further solutions, we will of course add the information to this article.
