Broken Arrow, the ambitious real-time tactics game from Steel Balalaika and Slitherine, has finally gotten the recognition it deserves since its multiplayer beta launched. Its deep military strategy and team-based gameplay hold promise—but many players are running into frustrating issues when trying to join matches. The “Unable to Join Multiplayer Game” error in Broken Arrow generally points to a connection problem between your game client and the multiplayer servers, not letting you connect to the global server or getting stuck at a loading screen a few seconds into the queue. Although an official fix is yet to come, we’ve got you covered. We’ve shared some tested workarounds that have worked for many players below, so continue reading.
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Disable IPv6
Some players have found that disabling Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) on their network adapter can resolve connection issues, forcing the system to use IPv4. How to do so? Follow these steps:
- Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type ncpa.cpl in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
- In the new menu, right-click your active network adapter (e.g., “Wi-Fi” or “Ethernet”) and choose Properties.
- In the list, find and uncheck “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).“
- Click OK, then close the window.
- Restart the game (and your PC for good measure, then the game).
Try a Good VPN
If the problem still persists, a few players have also reported success in joining games by using a reputable VPN. A VPN can sometimes help bypass ISP routing issues or connect to servers more reliably, especially if the problem is specific to your geographic location or internet service provider’s routing. Note: While a VPN can help, it might also introduce higher ping or other connection issues depending on the VPN server location and quality.
Create a Private Lobby
If you’re trying to play with friends, a specific lobby creation strategy has worked for some players, as shared on Steam. To do this, create a private lobby in Standard mode. Please close all unfilled slots in your lobby, ensuring that only slots for your actual friends remain open. Once your friends are in and ready, then start searching for a game. This method sometimes helps the matchmaking system find suitable opponents without issues.
Well, those are all the workarounds we know that will help you get back to enjoying multiplayer gameplay in Broken Arrow. That being said, we hope you found this guide helpful. Make sure to visit DigiStatement for more guides on all things gaming.
