Having trouble with the Warframe “failed to connect to chat server” error? Well, we’ve got some fixes and solutions for you. This issue is frustrating to say the least, as not having any chat in the game makes it feel like you’re playing the game solo. A lot of legitimate trades happen over chat as well, with players trading pieces of a warframe for premium currency. So having the chat servers go down is more than just a minor inconvenience. Recently, the flood of new users from the fan event Tennocon took down the game’s servers, but this error has occurred many times before, so solutions are available.
How to fix Warframe “failed to connect to chat server” error
Solution 1: Stay calm and wait for Digital Extremes to fix it
We know this solution might seem like a cop-out, especially for people who want to be more proactive, but usually you just need to wait for technical support to respond. Many times, this error is part of a broader issue with Warframe being down in general. Other times, this error is intermittent, as noted by users on Reddit, with the chat servers working on and off throughout the day or week.
We suggest checking the official Warframe forums first to see if there is a flood of other similar reports of game connectivity issues and chat server malfunctions. With luck, like the response to multiple reports on July 16, an administrator will already be looking into the issue and will continually edit the thread with updates. If it seems like a new problem, though, you can act by starting an official report there.
Solution 2: Restart your console or PC
Some report that the only fix that works for them is restarting their console or PC altogether. This user experienced the chat server error on Xbox One, although a restart only temporarily repaired the issue. Another user in the thread also stated that restarting the Xbox did not work.
Solution 3: Change Network Port
According to a post on Reddit, you might be able to fix the broken chat server by heading to the settings. By going into Options and then Gameplay, you can choose the Change Your Network Port [UDP] option and simply select the port to anything that it wasn’t before. However, note that this may be just another temporary solution to help tie you over before the developer fixes the servers in an official capacity.
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