Sons of the Forest is a survival horror game set on the environment of an island. While playing it solo can be thrilling, it can feel demanding at times. That is where cooperative multiplayer comes in, supporting upto 8 players. However, the players have been experiencing difficulty while playing on dedicated servers. The exact cause is not ascertained and there can be various possibilities. The error is associated with the message of host not responding followed by abrupt disconnection from server. In this article we have explaines the potential that players have tried to resolve the issue over the years.
Sons of the Forest dedicated server host not responding: How to fix it?
Firstly, we would like to clear that the host is not a player in this case. As the game is on a dedicated server, all the game files will be saved on that server instead of a player’s system. The issue likely stems from a connection error, indicating a server crash. While there has been no single, isolated solution as the issue keeps popping up randomly, you can try a few things.
Check server logs: The server logs will give you an idea if the problem is from server’s side. Look for error messages or events related to crashes.
Verify game files: Check with the person managing the dedicated server so that he could verify the game files on the server. Meanwhile you should also check the game files on your system for potential issues.
Update server and client: Keep the server software updated and the game files patched to the update.
Check firewall and antivirus: The anti-virus software and firewall often block the connection if they see it as unprotected. Try turning them off to ensure unhindered connection.
Managing server load: Crowded servers are bound to malfunction. Ensure that the server is suitable to handle the number of clients.
That will be all from Digistatement. The issue was prominent when Sons of the Forest was in early access however, the cases dropped after full release. There is also not much that the developers can do in this regard as the connectivity is subject to external factors. In any case, we will keep an eye for any developments in the future and will inform you regarding the same.