Redfall Arknet connection lost – how to fix incompatible build error?

Redfall Arknet connection lost – how to fix incompatible build error?
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For those wondering if there is any way to fix the Redfall Arknet connection lost issue, don’t worry. You’ve come to the right place.

Redfall is the new title from Arkane where gamers can team up in or go solo to fight vampires and uncover secrets in an exciting open world set up. With a wide array of characters and all of them playable by multiple players in squads so no one has to compromise, players have been excited to get their hands on this new release. However, some gamers appear to be running into an error saying ‘Arknet connection lost’, and find themselves unable to play.

So, is there any way to fix it? Let’s get into it.

How to fix Redfall Arknet connection lost error?

At the time of writing, there has been no official reason given as to why Redfall may be having the Arknet connection lost error show up for some gamers. As such, there could be several causes for the error. With that in mind, we’ve listed a few options for potential fixes that you can try.

  1. Make sure Redfall is fully updated
  2. Uninstall and reinstall the game
  3. Check server status

Make sure Redfall is fully updated

Redfall released a day one patch for Xbox, and a separate patch for PC before the game’s release. This means that it’s important to check that you have the most recent version downloaded and installed. Fortunately, it’s easy to find out if there are any new updates.

For PC users simply:

  1. Open up Steam.
  2. Hit Library > Downloads > Redfall > Update.

For Xbox users:

  1. Open up your Xbox dashboard.
  2. Hit My Games and Apps > Manage > Updates.
  3. Reopen Redfall.

Uninstall and reinstall the game

An oldie but a goldie, it may be worth uninstalling and reinstalling the game. Make sure to save your data in game first using your Bethesda ID, or you will lose your progress.

Check server status

If you’re having problems accessing Redfall, it may be a problem with the servers. Redfall is a highly anticipated game so it’s not a surprise that the servers may become overloaded. If there is a server issue it will show on the game’s official server status page. If this is the case, then you may have to wait a short while for the servers to become less crowded or for the issue to be resolved on Bethesda’s end.

Is there a Redfall Incompatible Build error fix?

There has been no official confirmation as to what could be causing the Redfall Incompatible build error that some players have been experiencing. As such, there could be a few potential fixes to the the Arknet connection lost – incompatible build error. We’ve suggested our best bets above and would add to that that if you consistently experience this issue, it may be worth reporting it the Bethesda support page.

We’re going to be keeping an eye on this and updating the page as new information comes in so make sure to check back regularly to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know that with an issue like this many gamers have questions that they want answers to. With that in mind, we’ve done our best here to answer some of your most pressing queries.

How do you check the Redfall server status?

You can check the status of Redfall’s servers on the official Bethesda page, which can be found here.

Is there a Redfall day one patch?

Yes. There has been an Xbox Day One patch released, as well as a PC patch.