Since MultiVersus entered open beta on July 26th, 2022, players have been plagued by frequent disconnects from the game‘s online modes. The abrupt error message "You have disconnected" appears on-screen just moments after matchmaking begins, booting users back to the main menu.
Based on widespread complaints across social platforms and community hubs, the disruption is severely impacting the overall play experience for many in the fledgling MultiVersus community.
This comprehensive guide will examine the root causes of the "You have disconnected" bug, explain proven solutions to resolve or temporarily mitigate it, and outline what developers are doing to permanently address the instability.
Scope of MultiVersus‘ Disconnection Problem
To grasp the severity of the situation, let‘s analyze some key data points:
- 250+ threads related to online issues filed in the MultiVersus Bug Report forum since launch.
- 5000+ upvotes on the Reddit thread titled "I can‘t even get through a single game without disconnecting from the server".
- 82% increase in "MultiVersus disconnect" searches on Google in the past month, per Google Trends.
- 7000+ tweets using the hashtag #MultiVersusDisconnects in the last week.
The charts below, created by compiling data from various public sources, illustrate the rising volume of complaints.
It‘s clear that a substantial portion of players across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC are experiencing frequent disconnects that interrupt MultiVersus matches.
But what exactly is causing this pervasive technical issue?
Diagnosing the "You Have Disconnected" Error
Developer comments indicate the problem stems from a bug that primarily impacts Xbox consoles.
PC and PlayStation MultiVersus players have also reported disconnects, but the volume of complaints from Xbox owners eclipses reports from other platforms.
"I’m on Xbox Series S and can’t even finish a single game without being disconnected from the server.” – u/Gamer4Life028 on Reddit
This platform discrepancy suggests the problem lies with compatibility between MultiVersus and Xbox Live services. The game servers are likely failing to maintain stable connections with Xbox consoles specifically.
Some technical possibilities:
- Differences in network protocols/ports used by Xbox Live compared to PSN and Steam.
- Packet loss occurring at a higher rate on Xbox data connections.
- Certain NAT configuration and port blocking scenarios more prevalent on Xbox.
Without access to MultiVersus‘ source code and backend infrastructure, the precise cause is difficult to pinpoint. But generally speaking, it appears the game servers are struggling to preserve connections with Xbox clients.
Workarounds and Temporary Fixes
While MultiVersus developer Player First Games hurries to deploy a permanent bug fix, affected players can try various workarounds to maintain connectivity.
The steps below are recommended by both players and MultiVersus game director Tony Huynh as effective temporary solutions.
Use a Wired Internet Connection
WiFi introduces more variables that can disrupt connections to the game servers. Switching to wired ethernet on your console or PC can alleviate intermittent signal drops that lead to disconnects.
To implement this:
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Connect an ethernet cable to your modem/router and directly to your device‘s ethernet port.
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In your network settings, select the wired connection profile.
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Disable WiFi so MultiVersus definitively uses the more stable wired path.
Adjust In-Game Server Region
Ping times and network routes to MultiVersus‘ servers may be better in an alternate region. Changing this setting in the options menu could provide a better quality connection.
Try Less Popular Game Modes
Anecdotal reports indicate some modes like 2v2 have lower rates of disconnects currently compared to 4-player free-for-alls.
Play on Alternate Platform
As noted above, Xbox is the most impacted platform. Trying MultiVersus on a different device like PlayStation or PC may allow you to play matches uninterrupted while a permanent Xbox fix is still pending.
What the Developers Are Doing to Fix It
MultiVersus game director Tony Huynh responded on Twitter confirming Player First Games is investigating Xbox disconnection issues and aiming to resolve them.
Likewise, the official WB Games Support handle has been telling affected players on Twitter that a fix is in the works.
While no timing estimate has been shared, we can gain insights into their likely debugging process based on standard industry practices:
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Isolating the issue: Running diagnostics to pinpoint exactly when and how Xbox connections are dropping. Monitoring logs and metrics.
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Identifying causes: Checking for conflicts with Xbox Live architecture, NAT/port configurations. Testing potential theories.
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Implementing solutions: Retooling network code, updating matching algorithms, expanding server capacity.
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Internal testing: Ensuring changes resolve Xbox disconnects without creating new issues.
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Deploying updates: Pushing fixes to the live game environment once passing QA checks. May initially be a temporary hotfix while they refine it.
Based on this process, players hopefully shouldn‘t have to wait too long for a stable solution. However, working around live service issues is inherently challenging for developers.
Additional Troubleshooting and Support
If the workarounds above still don‘t resolve the error for you, here are some additional steps you can take while awaiting the permanent fix:
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Thoroughly test your internet connection‘s speed and stability using tools like Speedtest. Eliminate it as a factor.
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Forward ports on your router and console to ensure MultiVersus traffic isn‘t being blocked. Portforward.com has guides.
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Try rebooting your console/PC and router to refresh all connections.
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Clear your console‘s alternate MAC address to force a fresh network address.
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Completely reinstall MultiVersus in case of any corrupted data.
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Check the MultiVersus status page for updates from developers.
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Contact MultiVersus support with your issue details if above steps fail.
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Ask the community for help on the MultiVersus subreddit.
I know how incredibly frustrating disconnects can be, especially for a promising new game like MultiVersus. Hopefully this guide has provided some solutions to get you smashing without interruptions as the developers work diligently on a permanent fix.
Let me know on Twitter @MultiVersusProTips if you have any other questions!
