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Divinity Original Sin 2 Players have recently reported they could not continue the game because of an error encounter, “Connection Attempt Failed,” so today, we will share your guide to resolve this error. 

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Fix: Divinity Original Sin 2 Connection Attempt Failed

You can check for various possible errors, so here are some of the quick guides that can help you check for your error.

  • Game Version

    • Ensure that while playing with your friends, you both having the same Game Version.

  • Corrupted Windows 10 Profile

    • Sometimes the error occurs because of your Windows Error, So Check for any unfinished files or reinstall Windows/ Repair Windows for the same.

  • The Game Executable is Blocker

    • Check your Windows Firewall if it is enabled and blocking the game to access the internet. Whereas most of the time, it occurs with third-party applications.

  • Divinity Original Sin Blocked Ports

    • Check for the Game Ports if they needed any additional access.

Update the Game to Fix the Connection Attempt Failed

Updating Game on Different launcher, some players confirm that updating game potentially fixes the error with the game. Follow the following instructions mention down below.

  • Update Game on Steam

    • Open Steam Client and then head over to the Library.
    • Then, Open the Game Properties and click on update.
    • Next, check the checkbox Automatic Update or Download and install the update.
    • Restart the game and Check for the error.

  • Update the Game on GoG.com

    • Open GoG and then Click on Owned Game placed on the upper-left side of the screen.
    • Then, Right-Click on the Game Icon and Click on Check for Updates.
    • Now, if you found any updates, download and install the update.
    • Therefore, Restart the game.

Changing the Windows 10 Profile

It is rare that it occurs, but it can fix the Connection attempt failed error by simply changing the Windows 10 Profile. So here is the Step by Step guide.

  • Open Windows Run Dialog Box, use Windows + R.
  • Enter the ms-settings: other users and hit enter.
  • Next, Click on Add Someone else to this PC and then Confirm by entering the Credentials of your Microsoft Account.
    • You can create a local account by clicking on I don’t have this person’s sign-in details.
  • Now, Click on Add a user without a Microsoft account.
  • After finishing the on-screen option, Restart your PC and use the freshly new account.
  • That’s it. Play the game on a secondary profile.

Launch the Game From EoCApp.exe (Steam launcher)

Instead of launching the game from the Desktop launcher, you can launch the game directly from the local files. Here are the described steps mention down below.

  • Open Windows File Explorer and head over to the Game Local file installation Folder.
    • By default: Program Files (x86)\SteamLibrary\SteamApps\common\Divinity Original Sin 2\bin\
  • Search or Find the EoCApp.exe and right-click over it for open extended options.
  • Then, Click on Send to Desktop or launch the game directly from there.
  • That’s it.

This might help to fix a lot of errors with your game. If the case above method doesn’t work, follow the upcoming method.

Verify The Integrity of Game Files (Steam and GoG.com)

It is also possible that your game file has been missing or corrupted. Then we suggested you should use the Verify game file integrity.

  • Verify The Game File Integrity in Steam to Fix the Connection Attempt Failed
    • Open Steam and then head over to the Library.
    • Then, click on properties and then Choose Local Files.
    • From there, Select the Verify Integrity of Game Cache.
    • Confirm your action, and it will start scanning, and if there is any corrupted file or missing file, it will download and install the update.
    • Once it is done, Reboot your PC and try the game.
  • Verify The Game File Integrity in Gog.com
    • Open GoG and then head over to the Owned Games placed on the upper-left corner.
    • Then, Right-Click on the Game icon, and it opens an extended menu.
    • Click on manage Installation and then Select Repair Games.
    • That’s it.

This is how you can verify the game file integrity on your game launcher so far.

Enable UPnP to Fix the Connection Attempt Failed

Modern Router uses automatic port forwarding. If the game doesn’t support that port, you should enable the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature. You can enable this directly from your Router.

However, you can also use the Port Forwarding manually. Here are the steps to use the Manually Game Port Forwarding.

  • Open your browser and enter the following address.
    • 192.168.0.1 
    • 192.168.1.1
  • Login with your Credentials and then Click on the Advanced or Expert option.
  • Then, Select the Port Forwarding or NAT forwarding.
  • There edit the port Manually and enter the original Sin 2 Port Connection.
    • 23243 – 23252
    • 23253 – 23262
  • That’s it, Reboot your Device and Re-launch the game.

Hopefully, this guide helps you to fix the error occurring with your game. For further query share with us in the comment section down below. Stay tuned for further updates in the future on the same.

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