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Multiplayer Join Failed

Pocketpair Palworld

Severity: Moderate

What 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

How to Fix It