Once Human network error: Causes and possible fixes

Once Human network error is making it hard for the players to jump into the game. After months of waiting since the last closed beta, Once Human is finally released to the public, but many aren’t able to play the game due to this error. According to reports, this error is occurring regardless of the player’s internet connection or device.

If you are halted in your journey in the stardust-corrupted post-apocalyptic world due to the Once Human network error then this article might be helpful. We dive into the details of this error and outline potential workarounds that may help get rid of this issue.

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What is Once Human network error and how does it occur?

Once Human network error (Image via Starry Studio)

According to several reports on social media and online forums, Once Human players are unable to log into the game due to an error. The error message indicates that this is a “Network Error.” However, according to reports, the majority of players who received this error had functional and unhindered broadband connections.

While there is no official statement or announcement that clarifies the source of this error, according to the speculations, the Once Human network error can occur due to the following reasons:

• Ongoing server maintenance.
• Internet problems.
• Temporary bug or glitch.
• Firewall issues.

Another reason for the error persisting could be an overflow of players. Once Human had reached over 20 million pre-registrations, which makes it obvious that a large number of people are playing the game on its release.

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How to fix the Once Human network error (workarounds)

How to fix the network issue (Image via Starry Studio)

Currently, there are no guaranteed solutions available for this issue. Nevertheless, there have been some workarounds circulating in the community, which can allegedly help fix the issue.

Potential workarounds for the Once Human network issue are:

1) Use VPN: The error may occur due to over-trafficking. In this case, a VPN can solve the issue. Connect to a VPN, log in to the game, let it patch itself, and exit. Then disconnect the VPN and log back in.

2) Check your firewall settings: Check if your firewall is affecting the game. Go to Windows settings and white list Once Human in your firewall.

3) Check servers: Lastly, check if there has been any official announcement about server downtime or maintenance breaks.

These are all the potential solutions for the issue. You are advised to take them with a grain of salt as they are not official fixes but workarounds collected from community forums.

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