Many Battlefield 2042 fans complained about getting the Matchmaking Failed error when trying to play multiplayer. If you’re experiencing the same issue, follow the troubleshooting steps below.
What to do if Battlefield 2042 matchmaking failed
Check the BF2042 server status
Check the Battlefield 2042 server status to see if the servers are down. Shortly after a new game is released, servers often get overloaded. There are too many players trying to connect at the same time. Maybe the devs need more time to increase the server capacity on their end. Wait for a few minutes and try again later.
If DICE or EA officially acknowledged the servers are down, wait until they have fixed the problem on their end. If other players have complained about similar issues recently, this indicates the issue is server-related.
Update Battlefield 2042 to the latest version
Check for updates, and install the latest Battlefield 2042 version. The devs will release a lot of hotfixes shortly after launching a new game. Hit the Update button to install the latest updates. Then sign out of your EA account and restart your computer or console. Log back in and check if the issue persists.
Clear the cache
Make sure to clear the cache and get rid of temporary files that might be interfering with BF 2042.
If you’re playing on Steam:
- Go to Settings.
- Select the Downloads tab.
- Hit the Clear Download Cache button.
- Log back into your Steam account.
For more information, see Clear download cache on Steam.
If you’re playing on EA Desktop
- Select the three dashes for more options.
- Navigate to Help.
- Select App recovery.
- Click on the Clear cache option.
For more information, see Clear cache to fix problems with your games.
If you’re playing on Xbox or PlayStation, turn off your console and unplug the power cable to get rid of flea power. Wait for two minutes, and then power up your console.
Unplug your router
Make sure your Internet connection is running properly. To reset your connection to Battlefield 2042’s servers, unplug your router. Leave the device unplugged for two minutes. Then plug the power adapter back into the wall outlet and wait until your computer or console gets back online. Check the results.
Conclusion
To fix Battlefield 2042 matchmaking issues, update Battlefield 2042 to the latest version. Then clear the cache to make sure temporary files are not interfering with the game. Additionally, unplug your router to establish a new connection to Battlefield’s servers.
If the servers are down or overloaded, there’s nothing you can do about it. Wait for the devs to solve the problem on their end.
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