So, you got carried away with the positive reviews and perhaps the gameplay trailer of Gray Zone Warfare, which made you want to try the game out. Now, during the online tactical battles and thrilling missions, you might have come across an error message in the game. The error we are talking about restricts players from joining their squad and displays the Error 0X00030001 message. A lot of players are going through this issue. If you are too, you might be wondering whether there is any way to fix this yet. If so, what are the workarounds? Well, as always, here we are with all the answers.
Well, you must have noticed that the error primarily occurs after waiting in the queue for 5–10 minutes. While your squad mates have already joined in and are waiting for you to do so, the game throws up this error, and you are not able to join in with your squad whatsoever. Well, being a team game, not being able to join your friends means that the session will be spoiled for everyone. So, how do you get around this issue? Let’s see if there’s a way to resolve this error.
Gray Zone Warfare Can’t join on squad Error 0X00030001: How to fix it
Sadly, as of writing this guide, there isn’t an official fix for this error code specifically. However, the developers have mentioned that they have already fixed the unable to join squad issue that’s related to the game’s anti-cheat in the latest hotfix update for the game. But if you continue to encounter the same issue, here’s what you can do:
First things first
First things first, try restarting the game and checking if the servers are functioning properly. Since the game recently launched, a sudden surge of players may have overwhelmed the servers, leading to issues with matchmaking. So, before trying anything else, first, close the game and verify the server status via Twitter/X as there isn’t a dedicated website available yet. If everything appears to be fine, reopen the game and try joining your friends again.
Check your internet
What we mean by this is to reboot your router, switch to a wired connection for more stable connectivity, or even try a different network altogether to rule out any issues stemming from your side. If the issue persists, then try the next workaround.
Wait for sometime
As stated earlier, the game’s servers are currently experiencing an influx of new players. So, we suggest you either wait for a while before trying to join again. If the issue persists, check out the next fix.
Download the hotfix
Hotfix 1 for Gray Zone Warfare addresses server-side crashes and other related issues. The patch notes of this hotfix also mentioned that issues related to the anti-cheat system have been resolved, which should allow players to join servers/squads without running into errors. So, if you have an update pending for the game, now is the time to download it!
Try Changing Server locations
Another thing you can try is switching up the server in-game. If you are not aware of how to pull this off, it’s easy! Just head over to the home screen and look for the drop-down menu located below the Deploy button. You will then be presented with a list of servers available. From there, you can select the server you want to join. With a different server selected, see if you still face any issues while trying to join a squad. You can also try using a VPN if the server lags are too much to deal with.
Verify Files
Some players have claimed that a normal verification of the files did the trick for them. So, to verify the game files, all you need to do is open the Steam Client and right-click on the game from your Library. After that, click on the Properties option, and then on the Installed Files tab. Here, select the option to verify the integrity of the files. Relaunch the game after the verification process and see if you can join a squad.
Anti-Virus
We also recommend players try disabling their system’s anti-virus software or making sure that the game along with the anti-cheat program is added to the whitelist of the anti-virus program in issue. Sometimes, overly aggressive anti-virus measures can interfere with the game’s ability to connect to servers properly. Similarly, players should also ensure that both the game and the anti-cheat are whitelisted on the Windows Firewall.
Run the Anti Cheat executable
For this workaround, head to the path given below to locate the Easy Anti-cheat’s executable file: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam/steamapps/common/Gray Zone Warfare”. Here, in the Gray Zone Warfare folder, you should be able to find another folder with the name “EasyAntiCheat”. All you have to do is open it and run EasyAntiCheat_EOS_Setup.exe. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process and then relaunch the game to see if the issue persists.
Anyway, this brings us to the end of this guide. We hope this was informative. Now, before you leave, don’t forget to bookmark DigiStatement for more informative gaming reads like this. Read more: Gray Zone Warfare Leave No Man Behind Guide
