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How to Fix Code Vein’s Multiplayer Not Working

Here’s how to easily fix Code Vein if multiplayer isn’t working

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Namco’s Code Vein game is anaction RPGwith an online multiplayer mode. However, some players have posted on Steam’s forum about Code Vein’s multiplayer mode not working. Consequently, those players can’t join multiplayer sessions to play Code Vein online.

Why is Code Vein’s multiplayer not working?

The most widely reported Code Vein multiplayer issue has an error message that says,Failed to initiate multiplayer session. That error message appears for some players when they try to summon friends for multiplayer games.

We will go through a couple of reasons why the multiplayer feature is not working in Code Vein:

There are numerous potential resolutions for fixing Code Vein multiplayer issues, and we outline them below.

What can I do if Code Vein’s multiplayer is not working?

1. Change the Steam download region

2. Repair the Steam service

The command above includes the default Steam installation path. If you haven’t installed Steam in its default directory, you’ll need to enter the full folder path you’ve installed it at in the command.

Also, note that this command requiresadmin rights. Therefore, make sure you run that command in administrator accounts.

3. Select the No Restrictions matchmaking option

4. Disable Windows Defender Firewall

We recommend turning the firewall back on after playing Coin Vein. If this resolution resolves the game’s multiplayer issue, make sure Steam and Coin Vein are allowed through the firewall.

Also, if you’re using athird-party antivirus with a firewall, disable it from its protection settings menu.

If you can do so, select to temporarily disable its shields for a few hours before you start Coin Vein.

5. Clean boot Windows

This resolution disables all third-party startup items and services that could be conflicting with the game. If Code Vein multiplayer works after clean-booting Windows, there was most likely a program or service interfering with the game or its Steam client software.

You can restore the original boot configuration for Windows by selecting theLoad startup itemsandDisable alloptions. If you do so, however, you’ll need to identify what program or service is causing the issue.

6. Remove gifts and passives from your unused blood codes

Some players have been able to fix Code Vein’s multiplayer mode not working by removing all the gifts and passives for unequipped blood codes they’re not currently utilizing.

That may not be an ideal solution. However, that resolution is confirmed to fix a multiplayer bug for the game’s base version.

Contact Bandai Namco’s Code Vein support service for further troubleshooting guidance. You can submit a support ticket fromCode Vein’s customer support page. Sign in to your Bandai Namco account there, and then click theSubmit a Requestbutton.

The potential resolutions above can feasibly fix a variety ofmultiplayer issuesfor playing Code Vein online. So, give those resolutions a try whenever Code Vein’s multiplayer doesn’t work as expected.

If you have any other questions or solutions that might help other players, write them down in the comments section below.

How to Fix Code Vein’s Multiplayer Not Working#

Why is Code Vein’s multiplayer not working?#

What can I do if Code Vein’s multiplayer is not working?#

1. Change the Steam download region#

2. Repair the Steam service#

3. Select the No Restrictions matchmaking option#

4. Disable Windows Defender Firewall#

5. Clean boot Windows#

6. Remove gifts and passives from your unused blood codes#