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Elden Ring - Network Status Check Failed Error Fix
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Ensure the Elden Ring servers are operational. Visit the official Twitter page to see if server maintenance is planned or if some servers are having issues. Online player queues are very high at the moment. If you don’t want to wait, you can play offline to prevent server issues with Elden Ring. You can change this setting on this game's PC and console versions. The game will launch in online mode automatically. After launching the game, navigate to your settings. In the Network section, set the Launch Setting to Offline Mode. This setting will only change because you will have no access to multiplayer and invasions. In addition, you will not see player messages or death spots.
Verify the Elden Ring Server Status
Ensure the Elden Ring servers are operational. Visit the official Twitter page to see if server maintenance is planned or if some servers are having issues.
Play Elden Ring in Offline Mode
Online player queues are very high at the moment. If you don’t want to wait, you can play offline to prevent server issues with Elden Ring. You can change this setting on this game's PC and console versions. The game will launch in online mode automatically. After launching the game, navigate to your settings. In the Network section, set the Launch Setting to Offline Mode. This setting will only change because you will have no access to multiplayer and invasions. In addition, you will not see player messages or death spots.
Network Connection Test
If you still want to play in Online mode, ensure to close the game and make sure that you are using a reliable network connection. Test your connection by visiting Speedtest.net. A normal Up & Download speed, without interruption is important to have a stable gaming experience. Especially your Ping should remain below 100ms.
Disable VPN Connection
Account for any VPN service which could be running on your system. Or turn off your VPN while in-game. Use an ethernet cable to ensure the best possible connection. If you have to use a Wifi connection, then make sure to restart your router or modem if you haven't done this in a while, and reduce the number of devices connected to the same network.
End Network-Intensive Processes
Open your Task Manager by searching for it in your start menu search. In the Performance tab, click on Open Resource Monitor.
In the Network tab, open the Processes with network activity, and after a few sec…
In the Network tab, open the Processes with network activity, and after a few seconds, you will see every process using your network connection. This might be your browser running in the background, steam, or a download bottlenecking your connection. I suggest you only end the processes you know won't break your operating system.
Command Prompt
Open up your Command Prompt, by searching for CMD and hitting enter. ping google.com This command will check your latency and packet loss to google's servers. If your ping is higher than 100ms, or if your encounter any packet loss, then you should make a few changes to your connection, and follow the next tweaks. ipconfig /flushdns This will flush and reset the content of your DNS resolver cache. Using this command can in some cases fix the Network Status check failed error for Elden Ring.
Verify your Internet Connection
If you still have latency and lag issues, verify your connection to your ISP and ensure you are using a decent data plan. For example, you can troubleshoot this step by switching your connection to your hotspot.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If the current interface differs, compare it with the recorded video walkthrough.