How to Fix Palworld “Sorry, you’re currently prevented from playing online multiplayer games” Error

Are you and your Palworld pals itching to team up, only to be met with the frustrating “Sorry, you’re currently prevented from playing online multiplayer games” error? Relax, tamers! This isn’t a permanent exile, just a temporary hiccup easily fixed.

What is the “Sorry, you’re currently prevented from playing online multiplayer games” Error in Palworld

This error isn’t a cause for alarm; it simply signifies a new and exciting Palworld update is available! The Pocketpair team constantly strives to improve the game, and when a fresh update hits, your current version might be temporarily incompatible with online multiplayer.

How to Fix It

Rest assured, the solution is quick and easy: restart your game! This ensures the new update is downloaded and installed, allowing you to seamlessly rejoin the online world.

For Steam Players

Simply close and reopen the game. The update should automatically install in the background, and you’ll be ready to team up again in no time!

For Xbox Players

  1. Head to your Xbox home screen.
  2. Press the menu button on the Palworld icon and select “Quit the game.”
  3. Navigate to the “Updates” tab within “My Games and Apps.”
  4. Download the latest Palworld update.
  5. Boot up the game again.

For many players, the update automatically applies when you close the game. So, if you’re lucky, you might not even need to follow the Xbox steps mentioned above.

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Image via Pocket Pair

Now that you know the cause and the simple fix, there’s no need to panic the next time this error appears. Just follow these steps, and you’ll be back to conquering Palworld with your friends in a flash!

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