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Battlefield 5 packet loss: How to fix it? [3 tested methods]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Battlefield V is a popular first-person shooter game that many players from all around the world enjoy.

Despite its name, Battlefield V (also called Battlefield 5) is the sixteenth installment in the Battlefield series.

Although it was released more than 2 years ago, inNovember 2018, players still enjoy it.

So far so good, but occasionally, players may experience connectivity issues.

By far,packet lossin Battlefield 5 is one of the worst things you can encounter as an online player.

But don’t fret; this guide will help you understand the phenomenon better, as well as troubleshoot and fix it with ease.

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What causes packet loss in Battlefield 5?

Truth be told, there are a lot of things that could trigger a packet loss episode, regardless of where you encounter it.

To make sure we’re on the same page, packet loss happens when data packets never make it to their destination, whether it’s you or the game server.

As a result, you may experience rubberbanding, unresponsive menus, VoIP interruptions, or even game crashes.

The bad news is that packet loss can be triggered by just about anything that’s not right with your connection.

Check out some examples of things that can cause packet loss:

Keep in mind that these are just a few things that could cause packet loss in Battlefield 5.

That’s precisely the reason why packet loss can be such a pain to troubleshoot and fix without significant effort.

How can I fix packet loss in Battlefield 5?

VPN

As we mentioned in the previous section of our guide, network congestion is among the most frequent causes of packet loss.

Using a VPN can bypass network congestion by simply re-routing your connection through a secure tunnel.

The same goes for if your ISP is throttling your connection. Using a VPN will re-route your connection, away from your ISP’s restrictions.

However, keep in mind that a VPN won’t solve Battlefield 5 packet loss if the issue is on your side or if the game server has issues.

Private Internet Accessis an excellent VPN service that features more than 22,000 high-speed servers.

That way, if you connect to an overcrowded server that’s not quite fast, you can simply connect to another one that might work better.

Check out a brief list of PIA’s main features:

Private Internet Access

Flush your DNS

After your PC restarts, simply launch Battlefield 5 once more and connect to your favorite server.

You may notice that the packet loss issue is no longer there.

Sometimes, cached data build-ups can cause all sorts of connectivity issues. Simply removing this data can restore your connection’s functionality.

In this case, you simply release oldDNSdata on your PC and renew it by running the commands above.

Manual troubleshooting

Although these are quite a few suggested fixes, they’re not guaranteed to fix packet loss 100% of the time.

In fact, these suggestions apply not only to Battlefield 5 but to every situation where you may encounter packet loss or other connectivity issues.

A well-maintained connection is less likely to encounter connectivity issues, including packet loss.

Our recommendation is that you try as many suggestions from the list above as you can, especially if you haven’t performed any maintenance work on your network for a while now.

Conclusion

All things considered, Battlefield 5 packet loss can be a troublesome issue, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t solve it.

Clearly, if the problem’s on your side, you’ll need to do some light maintenance on your connection.

You can even eliminate packet loss if your ISP throttles your connection by using a VPN. VPNs also work great against network congestion, which is a common cause of packet loss.

However, if the problem is caused by the game server, there’s little you can do about it except wait it out, or contact Battlefield 5’s support team and let them know about it.

Did our guide help you solve your Battlefield 5 packet loss issue? Tell us how you managed to get rid of packet loss in the comments section below:

Battlefield 5 packet loss: How to fix it? [3 tested methods]#

What causes packet loss in Battlefield 5?#

How can I fix packet loss in Battlefield 5?#

VPN#

Private Internet Access#

Flush your DNS#

Manual troubleshooting#

Conclusion#