Getting a connection failure in the Path of Exile 2 early access? Here’s how to fix the “Disconnected from patching server” error.
If you're trying to enter the Path of Exile 2 early access, then you might encounter a connection failure. The notification reads, "Disconnected from patching server before patching completed. Try again." Read on for details and solutions to fix this issue.
PoE2 disconnected from patching server error
While attempting to play Path of Exile 2, you may encounter a connection error after creating your character. This is a widespread issue that's affecting many players at the time of publishing this article. This is also similar to an issue that appeared in the original Path of Exile.
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Path of Exile 2 connection failure: How to fix it
There are a few things you can try to fix the Path of Exile 2 connection issue. The first method is to run the game as an administrator. Another option is to download the early access version through the Steam client. If neither of these solutions work, then the issue is likely due to backend issues on Grinding Gear Games' end. If that's the case, then you simply have to wait.
Even prior to the launch of the Path of Exile 2 early access, the Grinding Gear Games team warned players about potential issues.
"We've already ordered way more card capacity, and those servers will be coming online very soon," a member of the team stated in an official video. "But I do have some concerns about issues with the backend. We quite frankly don't know what our backend servers are going to be able to handle as we go above a million users."
Despite adding more database shards and scaling "everything we have as far as it will go," uncertainty remains about limits.
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