Skate is finally out, and much like any anticipated game, the servers are struggling to keep up with the number of players. From a player’s perspective, this is really frustrating. A lot of players were looking forward to playing Skate, but cannot do so because of this issue. Not to mention, the game lacks an offline mode, which makes these server issues even more annoying.
Network and server problems aren’t anything new; every new game faces them at some point. But this also means there are reliable fixes that could work. Disconnection issues can have many causes. It can be from the game side or from your side as well.
But here are a couple of fixes that might help you fix this problem and enjoy skate.
Fix 1: Restart The Game
It might sound basic, but restarting your game is a very reliable solution to most problems. If you can’t connect back to the servers in skate., try restarting your game. Sometimes, the server can experience issues with queuing you up, and restarting usually resolves the problem.
But make sure to do a proper restart. Close out the game, then close the launcher (for PC players) you are using (Steam, Epic Games, Xbox, etc). Make sure the game is not running in the background. Once everything is closed, wait for a few minutes and then relaunch the game.
You can also try restarting your PC if restarting the game doesn’t work.
Fix 2: Verify Game Files
Corrupt or missing files can cause a bunch of problems, including connection issues. But the thing is, you will never know this because the game never tells you about missing files. A reliable fix for connection issues and generally most issues in any game, including skate., is to verify your game files. This solution is mainly for PC players, as consoles don’t have the option to verify game files.
Verify Game Files On Steam
- In your Library, right-click on skate. and then select Properties from the drop-down.
- In the new window, go to Installed Files, and then click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- It will take some time to verify. Thankfully, skate. is a small game, so it should be quick. You might get a small update for the game, which is basically Steam fixing the missing/corrupted files.
Verify Game Files On Epic Games
- Go to your Library in the Epic Games Launcher.
- Click on the three dots next to skate. Then select Manage from the drop-down.
- The first option will be to verify Game files, click on it, and let Epic Games verify the files.
- You will get a small update if there is something wrong with your files.
Verifying your game files is the easiest and quickest method to fix most issues.
Fix 3: Restart Your Internet
Sometimes the connection issue can be from your side. It could be poor routing, bandwidth issues, or something else. A clean internet restart usually fixes a lot of these problems. All you need to do is restart your router.
Most modern routers have a dedicated restart button, but if yours doesn’t, you can do the good old turn the switch off. Just wait for a few minutes before turning it on again. Alternatively, you can go to your router’s admin panel and restart it from there.
Fix 4: Try A VPN
Server issues can also be region-specific. In this case, VPNs are the best fix. But, apart from regional issues, VPNs have a lot of good benefits. They help bypass ISP throttling and give you better routes to the server, which in turn can fix your connection issues in skate.
There are a lot of great VPNs to choose from; just make sure to read the feature list and server locations to see if they have what you are looking for.
Fix 5: Use A Wired Connection
The easiest and simplest fix to most connection issues is to get a wired connection. No matter how good WiFi is, a wired connection is always more consistent and stable. You get better ping, download speed, and much more just by using an Ethernet cable.
The setup isn’t complicated either; just get yourself a long enough, good-quality Ethernet cable. Plug one end into your router and the other into your PC or console, and you are done. If you do a lot of online gaming, a wired connection is the best thing you can do for yourself, and it’s not even expensive.
Fix 6: Reinstall The Game
A clean reinstall is usually the last resort, and it sometimes works. Sometimes, while downloading a game, you might have skipped downloading the dependencies required to run that game. Usually, the game just won’t run, but sometimes it runs but causes various issues. skate. is a fairly small game, so downloading it again should be fairly quick.
These are the main fixes you can try that fix the connection issues you are having in skate. If the problem is server-sided, there isn’t a lot you can do except wait for the developers to fix it. These fixes should fix any problem from your end.
