Escape From Tarkov (EFT) warriors are facing a formidable foe tonight – server issues causing matchmaking to stall indefinitely, culminating in an error message after a 45-50 minute wait. While Battlestate Games (BSG) works on a permanent solution, a resourceful community member, theyork2000, has devised a temporary workaround to get you back in the fight.
Escape From Tarkov Matchmaking Meltdown: A Temporary Fix
Here’s how to bypass the matchmaking roadblock:
- Choose Your Battleground: Select the map you want to conquer and initiate matchmaking as usual.
- Strategic Exit: Once matchmaking starts, press ALT+F4 to swiftly close the game.
- Relaunch and Reconnect: Restart EFT. The game will attempt to resume loading the chosen map.
- Watch for the Signal: Keep an eye on the loading screen. An error message will likely appear shortly.
- Rinse and Repeat: Repeat steps 2-4: close the game with ALT+F4 upon encountering the error, then relaunch EFT.
Victory at Your Fingertips (with a Few Cautions):
Perseverance might be rewarded. After a series of relaunches and exits, you might be surprised with a screen indicating you’re already in a raid. This signifies a successful “reconnect” – you’ll be parachuted directly into the action with the full raid duration remaining.
Before You Deploy, Remember:
- Time Investment: Be prepared to dedicate some time to this process. It may take numerous attempts before successfully “reconnecting” to a raid.
- Uncertain Spoils of War: There have been reports of raids not registering progress. Quests might not be completed, and hard-earned loot might vanish after the raid concludes.
The tenacious spirit of the EFT community is legendary. This workaround offers a path back into the fray while BSG tackles the server issues. Remember, it might be a time-consuming endeavor, and raid progress might be unreliable. Here’s to a swift resolution from the developers so you can get back to dominating the battlefield!
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