Stuck on Multiplayer "connecting"

[moosesnuckleJR]

I just bought this game and I can't even play it with my friends, They said to buy and download it after I wanted to play a multiplayer horror game and I spent 13 USD and an hour of my time trying to see the problem to fix it, It could be something wrong with the game but it's not me because I can connect to other games no problem, If someone has a fix please tell me.

[Snoopa]

I think it depends on your storage. Some people will take longer to load into game. Just let it finish loading. If you click anywhere, you will get the error thing. Just cancel it and wait for it to load in. It eventually will.

[FROTZYZ]

Hey!

If you're still experiencing this issue, try the following.

- Right click the Steam Icon, and go to Settings -> Downloads. Change your download region to another location and restart Steam.

- Try enabling Alternative Ports. In Phasmophobia, open the Journal. Go to Options -> Games -> Alternative Ports.

- Double check any and all Firewalls and anti-virus software that may be blocking the game or IP addresses for specific countries, such as Russia.

- Disable any anti-virus, VPN, or firewall, and restart your modem and computer. If you are on Wi-Fi, move closer to your router if possible, and make sure your connection is stable.

- Try a VPN; ProtonVPN is free with unlimited data at medium speeds.

If the issue remains, please head over to our discord (discord.gg/Phasmophobia) and make a post in the Tech Support section.

Thank you for playing Phasmophobia,
FROTZYZ

[Amir]

me and my friends bought the game and wanted to play togheter BUT
when i tried going to multiplayer it says:(connecting...)
but then it throws me back in the main lobby (with the whole single player,training thingy)
and i tried turning of my anty virus and firewall but it didn't work
INSTEAD it ♥♥♥♥♥♥ my windows and everything so had to go and buy another windows
if anyone know the way to help i would be HAPPY ASF

[Amir]

Originally posted by Red Guy:

me and my friends bought the game and wanted to play togheter BUT
when i tried going to multiplayer it says:(connecting...)
but then it throws me back in the main lobby (with the whole single player,training thingy)
and i tried turning of my anty virus and firewall but it didn't work
INSTEAD it ♥♥♥♥♥♥ my windows and everything so had to go and buy another windows
if anyone know the way to help i would be HAPPY ASF

IM ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ TIERD OF THIS GUY LINE SAYING: I'VE prepar SOME jobs for YOUUU

[RescueLynn81]

Originally posted by CHILL:

me and my friends bought the game and wanted to play togheter BUT
when i tried going to multiplayer it says:(connecting...)
but then it throws me back in the main lobby (with the whole single player,training thingy)
and i tried turning of my anty virus and firewall but it didn't work
INSTEAD it ♥♥♥♥♥♥ my windows and everything so had to go and buy another windows
if anyone know the way to help i would be HAPPY ASF

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Did you ever figure out a way to play the game?! Mine is bugging out now and I can’t even play with my friends anymore.

[AdventuresAndTea]

Same here.

[KnownAnon]

I had the same issue but it may not be this simple for you guys it seems. the obvious thing for me to do was close the app and re open it, and i can now see other peoples lobbies