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FIX: State of Decay 2 error code 2 in Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you’re even in the slightest a fan ofzombie survival games, you’ve probably heard ofState of Decay 2. Thisgame, in comparison to some others, incorporates teamwork (co-op mode is its selling point) with RPG elements. However, the aforementioned co-op multiplayer mode is of no use if you can’t reach your friends. And that’s what seems to happen to some users who run into an error with the code 2.
Today, we enlisted some of the common solutions for the issue, provided both by the developer and avid community participants. In case you’re troubled by the error code 2, make sure to check them out below.
How to fix the error code 2 on State of Decay 2 for Windows 10
1: Log out and log in again
Since this is a known bug since thegameis introduced, a large part of the community was affected. As we learned, there’s a simple solution for this issue. At least, it worked for some users. Yes, it’s just logout-login sequence. Of course, this goes with the presumption that your connection and everything else is spot on.
We need to mention date and region settings as well. Inspect those and make sure that your system time is properly set. If in doubt, navigate to Settings and set Automatic Date and Time.
In case you tried to log out of thegameand log in again, and the problem is persistent, try out additional steps.
2: Check the connection
If your friends are able to connect to a co-op mode and access the server, while you’re stuck with the error, the problem is of local nature. The first thing you need to inspect is the connection and related issues which plague it. You don’t need extremely speedy bandwidth, but there are some terms you’ll need to meet in order to enjoy the game’s full potential.
Firstly, check for connectivity issues in othergames, if possible. If everything is fine, move to step 3 on the list. If not, make sure to follow these steps and troubleshoot the connection for possible errors:
3: Make sure servers are up
This game is, due to its 2-4 co-op multiplayer nature, not in need of dedicated servers. This is something certain users find strange, but we reckon it’s not as important. Thisgameisn’t a huge PvP game so the dedicated servers are not a necessity. Also, if we look atgameswith dedicated servers, likeGears of War 4, they still have a variety of issues and server lags.
The important thing is to check whether the server used by thisgameis up. They tend to go down unexpectedly and that might be the reason for the error code 2 inState of Decay2. You can check the server’s status,here.
4: Change Firewall inbound/outbound rules
As we already said, the lack of dedicated servers isn’t the main issue for thisgame. However, when it comes to Peer-2-peer connection, you’ll need to make sure that the firewall policy allows outbound and blocks the inbound connection. This is the case by default, but there’s a possibility that you or some third-party tool changed that. In order to play this and similargames, we’ll need you to reset the Firewall Policy to its default values.
Here’s how to do it in a few simple steps onWindows 10:
5: Reinstall the game
Finally, if none of the previous steps helped you overcome the error at hand, we advise you to reinstall thegame. This, of course, can be a time-consuming endeavor, but at the time, we’re not aware of any final alternative. You might have better luck starting from scratch.
Just don’t forget to clear all the files from the installation folder and the App Data folder. Also, make sure that your account and subscriptions are properly set. As a final note, sending a ticket to developers and providing the log files might help.
That’s it. Don’t forget to share alternative solutions for the error code 2 in the comments section below.
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Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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