How To Fix ‘Can’t Connect to Host’ in Ready or Not

Connecting to games in Ready or Not is crucial for a smooth experience, and encountering the "Can't Connect to Host" error is incredibly frustrating. While a permanent fix from the developers is pending, these troubleshooting steps can often resolve the issue.

What Causes the "Can't Connect to Host" Error in Ready or Not?

The "Can't Connect to Host" error typically signals a problem preventing your connection to the game's servers. Several factors can contribute, including network issues (poor internet connection), corrupted game files, version mismatches between your game and the server, or interfering background applications. Pinpointing the exact cause can be challenging, but these solutions often prove effective.

How to Fix the "Can't Connect to Host" Error in Ready or Not

While this error is disruptive, it's usually manageable. Try these solutions:

• Restart Your Game and Steam (or Launcher): A simple restart often resolves temporary glitches. Close the game completely, and even restart your game launcher (Steam, etc.).

• Verify Game Files: Corrupted game files are a common culprit. On Steam, go to your Library, right-click Ready or Not, select "Properties," then "Local Files," and finally "Verify Integrity of Game Files." This process checks for and replaces corrupted files.

• Whitelist Ready or Not in Your Firewall: Although rare, firewall restrictions can interfere. Add Ready or Not to your Windows Firewall's allowed apps list. Navigate to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall > Allowed apps. Click "Allow another app," browse to your game's installation directory, and add it to the list.

• Close VPNs and Unnecessary Background Apps: VPNs, while sometimes beneficial for gaming, can occasionally cause conflicts. Disable your VPN while playing. Similarly, close any unnecessary background applications that might be consuming resources or interfering with your connection.

• Try Different DirectX Modes (Launch Options): If other steps fail, experiment with different DirectX modes via your game's launch options.

• Reinstall the Game: As a last resort, a clean reinstall might be necessary. Uninstall Ready or Not from your launcher, manually delete any remaining game folders (including those in your Local AppData folder – %localappdata% in Windows), and then reinstall the game.

The "Can't Connect to Host" error in Ready or Not is frustrating, but these steps should help you get back in the action.

Ready or Not is available now for PC.