How to Fix Fall Guys Stuck on Looking for Players

Getting stuck on “Looking for Players” in Fall Guys prevents you from joining matches. This is usually a server or network issue that can be resolved with these steps.

Method 1: Check Server Status

1. Check the Fall Guys Twitter/X account or Epic Games status page for server updates.
2. If servers are down or under maintenance, wait for them to come back online.
3. Try again after 15-30 minutes.

Method 2: Restart the Game

1. Close Fall Guys completely.
2. On PC, open Task Manager and end any remaining Fall Guys processes.
3. On console, close the application from the dashboard.
4. Wait 30 seconds and relaunch the game.
5. Try matchmaking again.

Method 3: Change Server Region

1. Open Fall Guys and go to Settings.
2. Look for the Server Region or Matchmaking Region option.
3. Change to a different region (e.g., switch from NA to EU).
4. Try matchmaking on the new region.
5. Switch back once the issue resolves.

Method 4: Restart Network Equipment

1. Unplug your router and modem from power.
2. Wait 60 seconds.
3. Plug the modem back in first and wait for it to connect.
4. Plug the router back in and wait for all lights to stabilize.
5. Launch Fall Guys and try again.

Method 5: Reinstall the Game

1. Uninstall Fall Guys from your platform (Steam, Epic, or console).
2. Restart your device.
3. Reinstall the game from your library.
4. Launch and attempt matchmaking.