Death Stranding is an amazing PlayStation-exclusive game that’s got quite an impressive fan base. Unfortunately, many players may have trouble accessing the game servers from time to time.
Error code 50005 “Unable to log in to game server” may sometimes pop up on the screen.
This error automatically launches the Offline game mode which means you can still play the game as a solo adventure but can’t interact with other players.
It’s often associated with error code 50002.
Let’s explore how you can fix Death Stranding error code 50005.
What causes Death Stranding error 50005?
Error 50005 indicates there’s a problem with your Internet connection and your PlayStation console cannot connect to the game servers.
Head over to Death Stranding’s official Twitter page and check if there is any news about any known network issues. If the issue is not on your end, there is nothing you can do about it.
You can try to restart your PlayStation console and router, but basically, you need to wait until Kojima Productions have fixed the server problem on their end.
If the game’s servers are up and running, most likely the connection issue is on your end. Here’s what you can do to fix it.
How do I fix Death Stranding error 50005?
Load from Save
To get rid of error code 50005 in Death Stranding, load the game from Save, instead of hitting Continue.
If the error persists, reboot your PlayStation console from the Power menu.
This quick workaround worked for many gamers.
If you’re still getting the same error, change your DNS settings and forward your ports.
Change your DNS settings
Changing your primary and secondary DNS settings on your PlayStation console can help you fix Death Stranding Error 50005.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Go to Settings
- Select Network Settings
- Navigate to Set Up Internet Connection
- Select your Internet connection
- Select Custom
- Go to Automatic
- Select Do Not Specify
- Then, select Manual
- Enter 8.8.8.8 as your primary DNS
- Enter 8.8.4.4 as your secondary DNS
If you still can’t connect to Death Stranding’s servers, unplug your router and leave it unplugged for two minutes. Plug your router back in, wait until your console gets back online and try again.
Forward your ports
If you’re still getting the same error message, try forwarding your ports.
Here’s how to do that:
- Go to Settings
- Navigate to Network
- Select View Connection Status to access your console’s IP address and Default Gateway address
- Login to your router’s user interface
- Locate the port forwarding section
- Create a Port Forward setup
The new Port Forward setup will tell your router to which device it should direct the specified ports.
For detailed instructions on how to use this option, you can check out this page.
I hope these three solutions did the trick for you.
Happy gaming!
This guide was updated in August 2022.