Cannot get partner

[Loki1487]

Since the last update, or start of the new event, I have to sit for near 10 minutes on average to get one matched partner. anyone else running into this issue? Before the event, it would take maybe 30 seconds at the high end to get a partner. are there just no players, or what is going on?

[Primus]

Might sound trivial, but 2 quick things you could check to make sure you're not messing up the matchmaking in any way:

1. Are you trying to play duo vs trio? I remember the last time I accidentally tried searching for a random duo mate against trios, I didn't manage to find a partner in 20 minutes
and 2. are you on the correct server? Maybe time zones are messing with your matchmaking.

If none of those are the issue, maybe your router / firewall is actually blocking network traffic, stopping you from finding a partner. I know other games can struggle with this, where a closed NAT type and not forwarding ports can lead to issues in matchmaking.

Not sure what the Hunt ports are, just give it a quick google search or message support about it, I'm sure they'll have the info on hand. You can find hundreds of guides on port forwarding on YouTube, your provider will probably also have some resource about it as well. Again, messaging support is your friend.

[Dain_Ironfoot]

Seems like more people are playing the Wildcard contract to enjoy the new stuff. If you are still queuing up for the regular contract, you might try switching.

[Loki1487]

Originally posted by Dain_Ironfoot:

Seems like more people are playing the Wildcard contract to enjoy the new stuff. If you are still queuing up for the regular contract, you might try switching.

I've been trying in Wildcard with no luck. Bummer because I love the weather effects in there.

[Loki1487]

Originally posted by Primus:

Might sound trivial, but 2 quick things you could check to make sure you're not messing up the matchmaking in any way:

1. Are you trying to play duo vs trio? I remember the last time I accidentally tried searching for a random duo mate against trios, I didn't manage to find a partner in 20 minutes
and 2. are you on the correct server? Maybe time zones are messing with your matchmaking.

If none of those are the issue, maybe your router / firewall is actually blocking network traffic, stopping you from finding a partner. I know other games can struggle with this, where a closed NAT type and not forwarding ports can lead to issues in matchmaking.

Not sure what the Hunt ports are, just give it a quick google search or message support about it, I'm sure they'll have the info on hand. You can find hundreds of guides on port forwarding on YouTube, your provider will probably also have some resource about it as well. Again, messaging support is your friend.

Was trying for wildcard, and then switched to regular contract. Go figure, as you said, it was still set for duo vs trio. Switched to strictly duo and within seconds matched. Thanks for the info!

[Primus]

Originally posted by Loki1487:

Originally posted by Primus:

Might sound trivial, but 2 quick things you could check to make sure you're not messing up the matchmaking in any way:

1. Are you trying to play duo vs trio? I remember the last time I accidentally tried searching for a random duo mate against trios, I didn't manage to find a partner in 20 minutes
and 2. are you on the correct server? Maybe time zones are messing with your matchmaking.

If none of those are the issue, maybe your router / firewall is actually blocking network traffic, stopping you from finding a partner. I know other games can struggle with this, where a closed NAT type and not forwarding ports can lead to issues in matchmaking.

Not sure what the Hunt ports are, just give it a quick google search or message support about it, I'm sure they'll have the info on hand. You can find hundreds of guides on port forwarding on YouTube, your provider will probably also have some resource about it as well. Again, messaging support is your friend.

Was trying for wildcard, and then switched to regular contract. Go figure, as you said, it was still set for duo vs trio. Switched to strictly duo and within seconds matched. Thanks for the info!

Glad I could help :D

[Dain_Ironfoot]

Also randoms trios of course... (wildcard) I never have any trouble getting into a match.