Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 players are facing some issues with connectivity and the game is displaying the “Stuck in joining server” error message when they are trying to enjoy a PvP or co-op session.
It’s usually caused if there is an issue on the server side of things, making it one of the more annoying errors to deal with. However, there are a few things you can do to temporarily work around it in the RPG.
Here are some of the steps that you can take to deal with the “Stuck on joining server” error in Space Marine 2.
How to fix Space Marine 2 “Stuck on joining server” error
1) Make sure you have disable Steam Overlay
Applications such as the Steam Overlay as well as Cloud Saves can cause connectivity issues for many games. So if you are having trouble booting up the multiplayer content in Space Marine 2, make sure you have these features disabled at all times.
Once you have turned them off, try restarting the game and heading into a lobby.
2) Disable VPN
While a VPN can help improve your ping and reduce latency, they are often a big cause of connectivity issues when connecting to multiplayer games. Especially if they are in early access or have just gotten their official release, like Space Marine 2.
3) Verify file integrity
Some corrupt files in the installation directory can be the root cause of the “Stuck on joining server” error in Space Marine 2. You can fix this by verifying their integrity by heading to Steam Library > Right-click Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files.
This will automatically start a process that will go over all the files in the installation directory and replace the ones that may have been damaged.
4) Turn off crossplay and cross-plat features
Many in the community have mentioned that enabling crossplay and cross-platform features in the game can lead to connectivity problems. Disabling both has allowed them to boot up the game with friends who are on the same platform as they are
5) Wait for a fix
Focus Entertainment is aware of the connectivity issues thaat Space Marine 2 is facing. They will come up with some hotfixes and deploy them soon. So enjoy the single-player content and Operations missions till then.
What causes the “Stuck on joining server” error in Space Marine 2?
The connectivity error is caused when the game’s servers themselves are facing an issue or if you are running some third-party applications like Steam Overlay and VPN. The problem can even arise if there are some corrupt files in the installation directory.
If the above steps don’t work, make sure to reach out to the Customer Support team.
