How to Fix Helldivers 2 Failed to Join Lobby Error

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How to fix failed to join lobby error in Helldivers 2.

Are you constantly getting the ‘Failed to Join Lobby’ error in Helldivers 2? Here’s everything you can do to fix it.

This is a common error after launch since the servers are overcrowded. The best workarounds involve restarting the game, disabling crossplay, and joining a group of friends to queue together.

Let’s go through all the possible solutions in further detail.

How to Fix ‘Failed to Join Lobby’ Error in Helldivers 2

If you’re getting the ‘Failed to join lobby’ error in Helldivers 2, here’s what you can do to fix it:

  1. Restart the game: The first solution is also the simplest one; simply restarting the game will usually fix the issue and allow you to queue up normally. Consider also restarting Steam and your PC/Console, just in case. If it doesn’t work, try the next step.
  2. Disable Crossplay: Another simple solution you can try is disabling crossplay. Access the Gameplay Options tab in the settings, and set Crossplay to Off and Matchmaking Privacy to Public.
  3. Group up with friends: Finally, some users have managed to bypass this error simply by queueing up with others.

Usually, these will be enough to get you back in the game. However, keep in mind that Helldivers 2 is currently facing some server issues due to the large number of players online. Thus, if this issue persists, it’s not an issue on your end.

Your best bet, then, will be to wait a few hours until the servers become more stable, play during non-prime hours, or wait for an update. As the days go by since launch, the servers are becoming more stable overall, so you won’t have to wait long.

If you’ve solved this issue but still can’t join, here’s how to fix the server request failed error in Helldivers 2.

Wrapping up

To summarize, if you can’t join a lobby in Helldivers 2, try restarting the game, disabling crossplay, and queueing up with friends.

If nothing works, it’s because the servers are currently under heavy load, and you’ll need to keep retrying or wait for an update.

Did these solutions help fix your issue? Are you facing any other connection or performance problems? Don’t hesitate to share them in the comments below.

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