Comprehensive Guide to Fix Street Fighter 6 High Ping and Packet Loss

Street Fighter 6 is the latest fighting game developed and published by Capcom. It is the seventh main entry in the Street Fighter franchise. With the new Street Fighter 6, there is an option to play Multiplayer, but multiple players have had a few common issues for a while. Though the title has received millions of positive reviews on Steam, it seems that some unfortunate Street Fighter 6 players are still facing the High Ping and Packet Loss issue due to several possible reasons, which are frustrating.

The high ping delay or the packet data loss in online multiplayer video games affects the gameplay and prevents plenty of players from getting into the game. It may happen due to an internet connectivity issue or a server-related fault, which is quite common for online titles. Loss of packet data causes a reduction in the connection quality and causes signal loss to the servers. That’s why the game servers don’t respond appropriately.

How to Fix Street Fighter 6 High Ping and Packet Loss

Apart from the game server downtime and internet connection issue, the chances are also high that, somehow, any specific program is consuming a lot of bandwidth in the background. At the same time, issues with the Wi-Fi router, selected game server region, the outdated game version, corrupted or missing game files, etc, may trigger the high ping delay and packet loss quite easily. In this scenario, even your powerful hardware won’t come in handy.

1. Check the Street Fighter 6 Server Status

The chances are high that nothing is troubling you more than the actual game servers because of the server downtime or maintenance at that moment. It’s always better to manually check the online game server status to ensure what’s going up. You should head to the Street Fighter Support page, Twitter, or Reddit handle to get all reports and updates in real-time.

If, in case, there is a server downtime or outage occurred, then make sure to wait for a couple of hours and then check for the issue again. Let the developers fix it technically. Luckily, if there is no server operational issue,, you can head over to the next method.

2. Check the Internet Connection

Ensure to check if your end’s internet connection is working fine. A poor or unstable internet network can eventually trigger the latency issue whatsoever. If your internet data speed isn’t stable or fast enough, then we’ll recommend you contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for further assistance. If your IP address has some issue, then ask the support to change your IP and try again.

3. Power Cycle the Wi-Fi Router

Sometimes, a temporary networking glitch on the Wi-Fi router may also cause a high ping delay and packet data loss issues a lot. It’s better to perform a power cycle method on the Wi-Fi router by following the steps below to refresh the networking connectivity.

• Just power off the router completely > Unplug the power adapter from the router.
• Wait around a minute or so, and then plug the power adapter in.
• Again, Power on the router and connect to the Wi-Fi network to check for the issue.

4. Try Using Another Internet Network

Using a different internet network, such as mobile data or any other ethernet/Wi-Fi network, is also suggested instead of using the same problematic network. In that case, you might be able to understand whether the network is causing the issue. If you don’t have access to it, make sure to use a mobile hotspot to at least cross-check the high ping or latency issue.

5. Update Street Fighter 6

You should check for the Street Fighter 6 game update because an outdated version can trouble you a lot. So, if you haven’t updated your game for a while, follow the steps below to check for updates and install the latest update. To do so:

• Open the Steam client > Go to Library > Click on Street Fighter 6 from the left pane.
• It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
• Wait some time to install the update > close the Steam client.
• Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes and relaunch the game.

6. Repair Street Fighter 6 Game Files

Sometimes, corrupted or missing game files installed on your PC can eventually cause several issues with the game running properly. You should verify the installed game files and repair them by using the game launcher automatically. To do so:

• Launch the Steam client > Click on Library.
• Right-click on Street Fighter 6 from the list of installed games.
• Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.

• Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
• You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
• Once done, restart your computer.

7. Enable Console Command for Street Fighter 6

Another thing you can do is enable the console command for the Street Fighter 6 game on the Steam client to reduce packet data loss. The more packet data loss you experience, the more game will lag and encounter server connectivity issues.

• Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
• Now, locate and right-click on Street Fighter 6 from the list of installed games.
• Click on Properties > From the General tab, press the Set Launch Options button.
• Then make sure to type the following command line in the field:

 -console

• Next, launch Street Fighter 6 on Steam > Go to Steam Settings and open Hotkeys.
• Find out the player’s action ‘Command‘ > Select it to assign a keyboard key to display the console.
• Type the following command at the console: [This example is set to Madrid, Spain region]

sdr SDRClient_ForceRelayCluster mad

• Check the region command list below and enter the region code according to your preference.

8. Update Network Drivers

You should always update your networking drivers on the PC manually to ensure there is no connectivity issue due to corrupted or missing network drivers. To do this:

• Right-click on the Start Menu to open up the Quick Access Menu.
• Click on Device Manager from the list.
• Now, double-click on the Network adapters category to expand the list.
• Next, right-click on the specific network adapter.
• Select Update driver > Choose Search automatically for drivers.
• An update will automatically download and install the latest version if available.
• Once done, make sure to reboot your computer to change the effects.

9. Disable IPv6 Protocol

• Press the Windows + R shortcut keys on the keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
• Now, type control and hit Enter to open the Control Panel.
• Click on Network and Internet > Select Network and Sharing Center.
• Go to your Connections to select Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or others, depending on what you’re using.
• Next, click on Properties > Uncheck the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) to disable it on the PC.

If, in case, you’re using the IPv6 protocol on the Wi-Fi router, then head over to the router’s dashboard and turn it off.

10. Disable VPN or Proxy Servers

Most PC gamers do use VPN services or proxy servers on the system to access geo-restricted content or access the game servers. But the VPN services may cause multiple issues with the game server connectivity or increase latency that eventually triggers lags, stutters, frame drops, etc. So, you should disable the VPN or proxy server and check for the issue again.

• Press the Windows + I keys to open Settings.
• Click on Network & Internet from the left pane.
• Go to Proxy > Make sure to Turn OFF Proxy Server Settings.
• You should also turn off the Automatically detect settings toggle.

If, in case, you’re using the VPN service or proxy server on the router, head over to the router’s admin panel and turn it off temporarily. It should help you to reduce the latency while connecting to the game server.

11. Try Using a Google Public DNS

If none of the above methods did work for you then you should use a public DNS address on the PC manually to ensure there are no issues with the DNS server connectivity. Sometimes your ISP has some issues with the DNS address that may not work properly in different regions. Then make sure to use the Google Public DNS address by following the steps below to fix the game server connectivity.

• Press the Windows + R shortcut keys on the keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
• Now, type control and hit Enter to open Control Panel.
• Click on Network and Internet > Select Network and Sharing Center.
• Go to your Connections to select Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or others, depending on what you’re using.
• Next, click Properties > Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to open a new window.
• Click on Use the following DNS server addresses and input 8.8.8.8 as a Preferred DNS server.
• While you’ll have to enter 8.8.4.4 as the Alternate DNS server > Click on the checkbox of Validate settings upon exit.
• Click Save to confirm the changes > Launch the Street Fighter 6 game to check for the issue.

That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.