Inflexion Games has launched a new survival title called Nightingale for coop players. The game is available on Steam for anyone to play right now, and it was only released a few days ago. As the game is in its early launch state, there has been news about some server issues with Nightingale. That could happen if the servers are not scaled up enough to take care of the load.
So, in this article, we will discuss what you can do if you ever encounter server issues while playing Nightangle on your system. This is not a related issue at all, and it is only associated with how the game servers perform at any given time. So, without any further ado, let’s get into it.
Is Nightingale Down?
All the game servers are running optimally, and there are no downtime or maintenance issues on any of them. But if, for some reason, you are still seeing server issues on your system, then there is a possibility that the problem is with your connection itself.
There are a few things that you can try to solve this particular server issue you are seeing only on your system.
Reset your connection:
Initially, it is better to reboot the network device first. Rebooting the device will reboot the network connection, and no custom settings will be changed due to this reboot. To reboot a modem or router, turn off the switch to the plug point where the router’s port is connected. Keep it off for a minute, then turn it on again. Remember to keep it off briefly, as it will drain the capacitors. You can even remove the cable from the power port and keep it disconnected for a minute. Now, turn it back on.
You can also try resetting the router or modem. However, this will clear out all custom settings you have set on your network, including login information. To perform the reset, find a tiny pointy object like a safety pin or a toothpick. Find the reset button at the back of the router and use the small pointed thing to press it for 10 seconds. You will see all the LEDs at the front blinking, which means the reset was successful.
After this, set up the connection again, like you did the first time, and see if the same issue reappears.
Check your connection:
If there is any inconsistency with your internet connection, that could be the cause of your problems. Maybe your ISP has some limitations or blocks in place regarding the game. Or perhaps your internet connection is just not strong enough.
Bring the router closer to the device where you are accessing the game. You can connect the router to your PC or PS5 via a LAN cable. A wired connection is far more stable than a wireless one. You should also contact your ISP and inform them about your problem. They should be able to provide some help to improve your connection speed.
You need to check whether all the cables for your connection are in place. You also need to check whether you have a good internet plan. Sometimes, our internet plan runs out, and we are unaware of it. So try playing other games using the WiFi in your house, and check whether they work well.
If the issue remains even after this, try the next solution.
Disable Antivirus:
Third-party security applications such as antiviruses sometimes prevent even network connections or applications, suspecting them as potential threats. Not every antivirus application has this problem, though. There are only a few out there that might block out connections or applications. So, if you are using an antivirus, try turning it off entirely. To do so, open the antivirus program and turn off the real-time protection feature.
If turning off the antivirus did not help with the friend code issue in Helldiver 2, move on to the next solution.
Disable Windows Firewall:
Just like the antivirus program, sometimes even Windows Firewall blocks out applications. So try changing your Windows Firewall settings and see if that works.
- Click on the search bar and search for “Control Panel.”
- Open it up once it shows up in the results.
- Click on the view by option in the control panel window and choose “Large icons” in the drop-down menu.
- Click on Windows Defender Firewall.
- Click on the “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall” option on the left side of the window.
- Look for the “Steam” entry in the allowed apps and features list. There will be a checkbox next to it. Ensure a check is next to each of the entries. If unchecked, click the “Change settings” button and manually check the entry.
If even this did not help with the friend code issue in Helldiver 2, move on to the next solution.
Disable VPN or Proxy :
Regardless of your VPN client or proxy, most game servers can detect whether the connection is authorized or unauthorized. So, if you have proxy server settings for your connection or are using a VPN client while connecting to the internet, try turning it off.
Steps to remove proxy:
- Press the Windows key + R and open up the Run dialog box. Here, enter “ms-settings:network-proxy” and hit enter. This will open up proxy settings on your PC.
- On the right side, look for the option that reads “Manual Proxy setup.”
- Inside this setup, look for the option” Use a proxy server” and uncheck the box next to it.
- Click on OK and then restart the system.
Steps to remove VPN Client:
- Press and hold the Windows Key + R buttons and open a Run dialog box.
- Enter “appwiz.cpl” in that dialog box and press the enter button.
- This will open up the Program and Features list. From the list, look for the VPN client that you currently have on your system, right-click on it, and select Uninstall.
Check Nightingale Server Status
The fixes mentioned above should work when no actual server issue occurs. But if there is any anomaly in the game’s server status, unfortunately, no dedicated website is set to keep track of it. Your only chance of keeping track of the game’s server status is to keep track of the latest tweets pushed out on Nightingale’s X(formerly Twitter) account. If there is any server issue going on with the game, you should see an update about it here.
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