Players logging on to the Xbox version of FromSoftware's Elden Ring have been hit with a network status error caused by player congestion.
Elden Ring has been one of the gaming industry’s most anticipated titles since its announcement at E3 2019. The game, developed by FromSoftware, the team behind Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and the Dark Souls series, has been in and out of the public eye since it’s initial announcement, with scarce information that only continued to fuel speculation and hype from dedicated FromSoft fans.
The story of Elden Ring, written in collaboration with George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Fire and Ice, takes place in a realm known as the Lands Between, as players must mark on a quest to collect the Great Runes, scattered shards of the Elden Ring, an ancient artifact that holds great power over the world. The gameplay is very reminiscent of past FromSoft titles such as the aforementioned Souls series, with a great emphasis on players overcoming challenging enemies and obstacles.
So far, reviews for Elden Ring have been nothing but universal acclaim, with fans and critics alike lauding FromSoft’s latest title for its expansive worldbuilding and unique combat mechanics that set it apart from other games in FormSoft’s library. However, not everyone has had the opportunity to join in on everything the game has to offer.
Elden Ring Out of Bounds Bear
Currently, players on both Xbox and Steam have been hit with server error screens, denoting a failed network status. While players are still able to play the game offline by altering their launch settings on steam, many online functions with the game, such as the multiplayer elements in Elden Ring, will not be able to be accessed.
While this may be frustrating for some, it doesn’t come as too much of a surprise to many players. Elden Ring reached 600,000 players after the game launched on Steam, and with how much hype has been surrounding the title, it stands to reason that server congestion was going to be a major factor following the game’s immediate release.
While Bandai Namco, which published the game, has already addressed some performance issues in Elden Ring that have popped up so far, it hasn’t been enough to deter players from diving into the game. There is plenty to see and explore in the Lands Between, and it will be exciting to see what players find while experiencing this new title.
How To Fix Elden Ring ‘Network Status Check Failed’ Error
The Elden Ring “Network status check failed” error is appearing for many users across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. It’s not something players want to see popping up on the game’s launch day, as it’s frustrating to have the day one hype ruined by pesky online errors. Thankfully, there are some workarounds that players might not have considered. Here is how to fix the Elden Ring “Network status check failed” error.
Elden Ring ‘Network status check failed’ error fix
To fix the Elden Ring “Network status check failed” error, players should:
Ensure that they have a stable internet connection.
Check to make sure no other devices in your household are hogging bandwidth with a download.
Connect using a wired connection, rather than wireless.
A wired connection is more consistent and dependable.
Monitor the official @ELDENRING Twitter account for any downtime announcements.
If there’s an issue with the network, it’s potentially a problem that’s on the developer’s side. The Twitter account is where any issues will be acknowledged.
As this article was being written, the game’s official Twitter account tweeted out this blog post. The post acknowledges many of the issues that players are having and what the developers are focusing on. Disappointingly, there doesn’t appear to be an explicit mention of the problem discussed in this guide. Hopefully the devs are aware of it!
It’s still very early days for what is undoubtedly going to be an extremely popular game. Here’s hoping FromSoftware has (or will soon have) the infrastructure needed to cater to the huge influx of players, especially over the coming weekend!
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