What is Palworld "Connection Timed Out" error?

A few players are complaining about the Palworld "Connection Timed Out" error after the recent Sakurajima update. This error crops up when you are trying to go for multiplayer sessions. It prevents you from connecting to the game's online services. While Palworld being in early access means such things can be common, it's still annoying for players who just want to enjoy the game with their friends.

We take a look at what might be causing the Palworld "Connection Timed Out" error and if there are any tentative fixes that players can administer from their end.

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Palworld "Connection Timed Out" explored

The Palworld "Connection Timed Out" error can happen when the game's servers are overwhelmed due to a large number of players jumping in. With the Palworld Sakurajima update launching, it is likely that the community will again join the fray en masse to check out the latest update. This can result in this error.

A few other common reasons can be network issues on the player's end, an antivirus or the firewall blocking online services, or a version mismatch.

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Palworld "Connection Timed Out" possible fixes

The error page for "Connection Timed Out" states the following when it comes to fixes:

• If your connection fails repeatedly, restarting your PC may fix the issue
• If other players are also unable to connect to the same host, the host PC may need to be restarted
• This error may also occur when other players are still connected

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Players are advised to check whether there are any network connectivity issues on their end. They can then check for new game updates to ensure there's no version mismatch. Finally, they should check whether their antivirus software or the firewall is throwing obstacles for the game.

If it's none of these work, the issue lies on the server end. In that case, players will have to wait till the servers are no longer overwhelmed or for the developers to release a fix.

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