How To Fix Borderlands 3 Multiplayer Won’t Connect | Xbox One
Borderlands 3 connection issues are mostly related to its multiplayer mode. If you’re having a hard time connecting to this game’s multiplayer, this article should be able to help.
Causes of Borderlands 3 multiplayer connection issues
Below are the common causes for Borderland 3 connection problems.
Xbox Live server issue.
Majority of connection problems with Borderlands 3 are caused by server-side problems. Outages, planned or unplanned maintenance, and unanticipated issues outside your local network can happen from time to time.
If you are having an issue with Borderlands 3 multiplayer, the first thing that you want to check is the status of the game servers. You can do that by going to Microsoft’s official Xbox Live status page.
Local network equipment glitch.
In other cases, the root of your Borderlands 3 problem may lie with your internet connection at home. You’ll have to consider troubleshooting your local network if your Xbox One is unable to connect to the internet, if all games are unable to connect to multiplayer, or if other devices can’t go online either.
Low bandwidth.
Slow connection issue can sometimes be the reason that an Xbox One may experience timeouts when trying to connect to a game server. If there are other devices hogging your internet bandwidth at home, your Xbox One console may not have enough to let you play online.
NAT problems.
If it’s your first time to play Borderlands 3 and the multiplayer mode won’t connect, it may be caused by a NAT problem.
NAT stands for Network Address Translation. It is a process in a network that assigns a device like your Xbox One or computer a public IP address. In a home setting, this under-the-hood process is performed by your router and usually doesn’t need recalibration by a user.
However, if you’re gaming and you have trouble joining parties or multiplayer games, this might mean that your NAT is set up differently. You may need to check for possible NAT issues if you’re positive that none of the previously mentioned factors are not causing the issue at all.
Limited Xbox Live account.
There are a couple of things to note if it’s your first time to play Borderlands 3 on Xbox. First, you need a premium Xbox Live account to play online. If you haven’t paid for Xbox Live Gold membership, then this might be the reason why Borderlands 3 multiplayer is not working.
Second, your Xbox Live account or gamertag may not be configured properly in order to allow you play online. This usually happens if you are using a child or teen account. If you have either of these accounts, you’ll need to sign in using the parent account first so that restrictions can be changed.
Fixing Borderlands 3 multiplayer won’t connect issue
Connect your Xbox One by wire.
In some cases, Borderlands 3 multiplayer connection problems are fixed by having an Xbox One directly connected to the modem or router by wire. Make sure to try this workaround if none of the solutions above has helped.
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