Can't connect to server browser. Looking for new suggestions.

[SquarelyCircle]

I can't connect to the farming sim 22 server browser. I've had this issue for 2-3 days. Most suggested fixes are terribly generic from people that really don't know what's causing it (e.g. restart your game, computer, router). They're good suggestions, but they're also obvious and don't work. The best suggestions that actually addressed specific issues didn't work for me.
What on earth is going on?
When I click multiplayer, it says "Can't connect to server."
The log says that there's an issue with the public key. I've tried relogging the xbox app (I'm using gamepass to play this).
I've tried connecting to the farming simulator server that the game is accessing (the one that fiddle reports it's connecting to) by using a web browser. The developer panel's network tab says I got a 400 error, which means it was able to reach the server, if I'm not mistaken. So, it must be something about how the game, xbox app, and server are interacting that's preventing me from making any progress and seeing those sweet, sweet farming servers.
I changed the DNS my computer uses, as well.

Any ideas?

[SquarelyCircle]

I uninstalled farming sim 22, reinstalled windows 11, reinstalled farming sim 22, and the problem is not fixed.
Any other ideas?

[Overlord Tiddy]

I am having the same exact issue. I was able to play multiplayer fine for about a week, but now I am unable to even connect to the server browser and get the same error. Also playing on xbox pc game pass.

I've tried uninstalling the game/reinstalling. Logged out/back into the xbox app/microsoft store. Even tried deleting the app data. Nothing is working for me. I reached out to the farming simulator support directly and they just gave me a generic response. Seems like they didn't even read my issue and they don't realize that it's a problem connecting to the server browser itself and not a specific server.

My friend is currently paying for a server and I'm unable to play with him at all now so this sucks.

[Overlord Tiddy]

I reached back out to the farming simulator 22 support with my log.txt information to see if they can come up with a solution.

I however was able to connect to the server browser by using my VPN..

It seems like somehow my normal IP is blocked or maybe the route is bad?

Hope that helps

[Tick509]

I have the same problem with FS22 from Gamepass on Windows 11. Interestingly FS22 multiplayer works fine on my Xbox Series X, so I don't think it is a network issue.

[SquarelyCircle]

引用自 Overlord Tiddy：

I reached back out to the farming simulator 22 support with my log.txt information to see if they can come up with a solution.
I however was able to connect to the server browser by using my VPN..
It seems like somehow my normal IP is blocked or maybe the route is bad?
Hope that helps

Thanks for coming back to let me know. I might look into a VPN. Probably about time, anyway. Still seems like it shouldn't be necessary. I wish they would take the complaints seriously. I've seen at least 5 forum complaints, which suggests to me that there are probably dozens or hundreds of people who can't play this game in multiplayer.

引用自 Tick509：

I have the same problem with FS22 from Gamepass on Windows 11. Interestingly FS22 multiplayer works fine on my Xbox Series X, so I don't think it is a network issue.

Well, this is confusing to me.

[Procoles]

Hello everyone, same problem is valid for me. I was able to connect to servers 2-3 weeks ago. But now I cant connect for 4-5 days. I deleted the game and re-install it, changed my router's settings, changed my DNS. Nothing worked. I am trying to play it on xbox game pass. It is very sad to only watch while my fellows harvesting cotton. :((

By the way guys, here is a tip: 4-5 days ago I changed my router because of another problem. I dont know if it sourced from that. But if anyone find anything, please let us know.

[SquarelyCircle]

I'm checking every day to see if this goes away as quickly as it came. It's still here, and I have no idea why.

[Procoles]

Hello everyone,

Finally, I found a solution. The problem is not about us. :) It's between game producer and Windows. I think they did not synchronized their updates yet. That's why Windows see the game as a threat.

SO HERE IS THE SOLUTION:

Go to your Update history and enter the ''remove the updates'' section or something like this.

Look for one of the following update numbers:
- KB5018427
- KB5018546
- KB5018418
- KB5017328

To remove it. Open Settings > Windows Update > Update history. If you have version 21H2, click the “Uninstall updates” option and remove the problematic update from Control Panel.

My source: https://forum.giants-software.com/viewtopic.php?f=964&t=195297&p=1542052&hilit=server#p1542052

[SquarelyCircle]

引用自 Procoles：

Hello everyone,

Finally, I found a solution. The problem is not about us. :) It's between game producer and Windows. I think they did not synchronized their updates yet. That's why Windows see the game as a threat.

SO HERE IS THE SOLUTION:

Go to your Update history and enter the ''remove the updates'' section or something like this.

Look for one of the following update numbers:
- KB5018427
- KB5018546
- KB5018418
- KB5017328

To remove it. Open Settings > Windows Update > Update history. If you have version 21H2, click the “Uninstall updates” option and remove the problematic update from Control Panel.

My source: https://forum.giants-software.com/viewtopic.php?f=964&t=195297&p=1542052&hilit=server#p1542052

Thank you for posting this!!
It worked!! :D

[omanous darkness (PCMR)]

hey guess what... this issue wasnt fixed. is giants just ignoring us? guess they got our money and thats all that matters now. thinking of opening a false advertising claim at this point

[Vadimus]

I am having the same problem... but if i roll down the game to 1.7.0.1 version, all works fine...
new update of 1.8.1.0 dont fix it... F**K

[Szilard]

引用自 Procoles：

Hello everyone,

Finally, I found a solution. The problem is not about us. :) It's between game producer and Windows. I think they did not synchronized their updates yet. That's why Windows see the game as a threat.

SO HERE IS THE SOLUTION:

Go to your Update history and enter the ''remove the updates'' section or something like this.

Look for one of the following update numbers:
- KB5018427
- KB5018546
- KB5018418
- KB5017328

To remove it. Open Settings > Windows Update > Update history. If you have version 21H2, click the “Uninstall updates” option and remove the problematic update from Control Panel.

My source: https://forum.giants-software.com/viewtopic.php?f=964&t=195297&p=1542052&hilit=server#p1542052

Ive got a new windows no updates on it only 3 and has nothing what is all listed above and still got the issues i cant even see any multiplayer server i even buyed the game on different platform to see if epic games aswell does like steam and yes it does.