In this article, we’ll see all the possible culprits behind a connection error in Fall Guys, along with ways to eliminate them. So, let’s get started.
What Causes a Connection Error in Fall Guys for Windows?
It’s very easy to log in to Fall Guys and play it on your computer. But if you’re unable to log in and see a connection error, the following can be the reasons behind it:
Your internet connection is weak or unstable. You’re using a VPN or proxy server. Windows Firewall is blocking Fall Guys from accessing the internet.
Now that we know all the possible culprits behind the issue, let’s jump into the fixes.
1. Check Your Connection
Before making any changes to your network settings, ensure that a weak internet connection is not causing the issue. You can check this by visiting an internet-speed testing website.
If the results show that your connection is unstable and weak, then you’ll have to troubleshoot your connection. Check out our guide on network diagnostic tricks you can try for ways to get your connection fixed again.
f manual troubleshooting makes no difference, consider contacting your ISP.
2. Close Network Hogging Applications from Background
Connection errors in most online games often result from network-hogging applications running in the background. These applications consume most of the available bandwidth, leaving the main application (Fall Guys, in this case) with limited options.
In this case, the best thing to do is to locate and close all such applications from the background. You can do this with the help of the Task Manager.
To begin with, launch the Task Manager and look for applications consuming the maximum bandwidth. You can detect them by looking at the Network section. Note that the higher the network value, the more bandwidth the application consumes.
Then, right-click on all such applications, and choose End task. After that, restart Fall Guys and check if the problem persists.
3. Temporarily Disable the Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall can interfere with the working of Fall Guys and cause connection errors. The solution, in this case, is to temporarily disable the Windows Firewall.
Here’s how you can do that:
Open the Windows Search by pressing the Win + S hotkey, type Windows Defender Firewall, and press Enter. Choose Windows Defender Firewall on or off in the left sidebar. Choose Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option for both private and public network settings.
Now, check if the problem continues. If not, enable the Windows Defender Firewall and then add Fall Guys to the Windows Firewall exception list. Here’s how:
In the Windows Search, type Allow an app through Windows Firewall and press Enter. Click the Change settings button and then choose the Allow another app option. Click Browse from the window that crops up. Go to the Fall Guys installation folder. It’d be C:\Program Files\Epic Games\FallGuys if you kept the same target location during installation. Select FallGuys_client. exe and click Add.
That’s it! Fall Guys has now been added to the Windows Firewall exception list.
4. Disable Any Active Proxy Servers
If you’re connected to a proxy server, there’s a chance it can cause connection issues. So, disable any proxies you are using and check if it resolves the problem. Here’s how you can do it:
Open the Windows Search, type Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator from the right pane. In the console, type netsh winhttp reset proxy and press Enter.
5. Connect to a Different DNS Server
Sometimes, the DNS you’re using might not be the fastest. The best thing to do in this situation is to switch to a public DNS like Google DNS. Switching to a public DNS will ensure that you get better connectivity and performance from your internet connection.
Follow the below steps to change to Google DNS:
Use one of the many ways to open the Control Panel. Navigate to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click on your connection name and choose Properties from the window that crops up. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/ IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/ IPv6) and then click Properties. Select the Use the following DNS server addresses option. If you’re on IPv4, type 8. 8. 8. 8 in the Preferred DNS server and 8. 8. 4. 4 in the Alternate DNS server. If you’re on IPv6, type 2001:4860:4860::8888 in the Preferred DNS server and 2001:4860:4860::8844 in the Alternate DNS server. Click OK.
6. Edit the Fall Guys Engine.ini File
The next thing you can try to fix the connection error in Fall Guys is to edit the Engine.ini file. Here’s how to do it:
Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Win + R hotkeys, type %localappdata%, and click OK. Navigate to EpicGamesLauncher > Saved > Config > Windows. Right-click on the Engine. ini file, hover the cursor to Open with, and choose Notepad from the context menu. In the Notepad window that appears, type the following lines and then press Ctrl + S to save it. [HTTP]HttpTimeout=10HttpConnectionTimeout=10HttpReceiveTimeout=10HttpSendTimeout=10[Portal. BuildPatch]ChunkDownloads=3ChunkRetries=20RetryTime=0. 5
Launch Fall Guys and check if the problem persists.
7. Reset Winsock Settings
Winsock is a program that allows programs to connect to the internet through Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). If there’s something wrong with this program, apps like Fall Guys will struggle to connect to the internet.
To fix this, you will have to reset the Winsock data. You can do this by following the below steps:
Open Command Prompt with admin rights, as we covered in method four above. Type netsh winsock reset and press Enter.
Now, restart your computer and check if the problem is fixed.
Your Fall Guys Connection Errors, Fixed
Fall Guys, like most multiplayer games, requires an internet connection to function. But when it fails to connect to the internet, it is of little use. Fortunately, it is a very common issue and can easily be fixed using the above fixes.
