Multiplayer Join Failed
Pocketpair Palworld
Severity: ModerateWhat Does This Error Mean?
Palworld multiplayer join failed usually means a NAT or firewall issue is blocking the connection. Both players should check their firewall settings, and the host should forward UDP port 8211 if using a dedicated server.
Affected Models
- PC (Steam)
- Xbox / PC Game Pass
Common Causes
- NAT type too strict on one or both players
- Windows Firewall blocking Palworld's multiplayer ports
- Host's server is full (co-op limit: 4 players)
- Cross-platform join issues between Steam and Xbox/Game Pass
- Both players not on the same game version