Gaming · PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
Fix the Fall Guys ‘Connection to Server Timed Out’ Error
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Answer
This exact Fall Guys timeout can be caused by a server incident. Check Epic's status first. If the service is online, compare Wi-Fi with Ethernet, make sure the device date and time are automatic, and confirm that the firewall is not blocking Fall Guys. Change DNS only after these simpler checks.
Open Epic Games Public Status and look for a Fall Guys incident. Epic says the exact timeout may appear when its servers have a problem. During an incident, wait; repeated reinstalls cannot restore a remote server.
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Restart once
Close Fall Guys completely, restart the PC or console, and restart the router. Wait until the device is back online, then try one login.
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Test a wired connection
If the device supports it, connect it to the router with Ethernet and try again. This removes Wi-Fi interference from the test; if Ethernet works, improve the wireless connection instead of changing the game files.
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Set date and time automatically
The device clock must be accurate for Epic's servers. Turn on automatic date, time, and time-zone settings for the current platform, then restart Fall Guys.
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Check the firewall safely
On Windows, allow Fall Guys through Windows Security or the installed security product. Add only the official game executable; do not switch protection off permanently or download a replacement executable.
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Try DNS only if needed
If the status is healthy and the earlier checks fail, follow the operating system or router provider's instructions to try a reputable public DNS. Record the old setting so it can be restored. If the timeout remains, send Epic the ID, country, logs, timestamp, and steps already tried.
