Fix Dungeon Defenders 2 Connection Timed Out error
Sometimes, the error occurs due to server issues. Therefore, if you see this error, wait for some time and then try again. If the error was occurring due to server issues, it will be fixed after some time. Try the following suggestions to fix the “Connection Timed Out” error in Dungeon Defenders 2 (DD2) game. Below, we have described all of these fixes in detail.
1] Check your internet connection
This is the first step that you should do if you see the “Connection Timed Out” error in the Dungeon Defenders 2 game. Make sure that your internet connection is stable or working fine. You can use some free online Internet Speed Test services to check if your internet connection is working fine. If you have connected your computer to WiFi, we suggest you use an ethernet cable for the same. The wired internet connections are always more stable than the wireless ones. If you connect your computer via an ethernet cable, your data will be transferred through a cable electronically. Due to this, there are fewer chances of data loss as compared to wireless connections.
2] Change your game server
The connection issues in most video games can be fixed by changing the server location. Change the game server in your game settings and see if it helps. Some users changed their game server from US West to US East and the issue was fixed. You can change the game server only from the Title screen. If you try to change the game server while playing the game, you will find out the option greyed out. Follow the steps written below to change your game server:
3] Power Cycle your modem
Internet connectivity issues can also be fixed by power cycling the modem. Power cycle your modem and see if it helps. The steps for the same are written below:
4] Flush your DNS cache
Sometimes, internet connectivity problems occur due to the corrupt DNS cache. In this case, clearing the DNS cache fixes the problem. This action removes invalid or outdated addresses and forces your computer to repopulate those addresses when you try to visit the websites again.
To clear the DNS cache, you have to execute the following command in an elevated Command Prompt.
5] Change your DNS settings
If clearing the DNS cache did not fix your problem, changing the DNS settings can help. This trick has helped some users. It may work for you. You can use Google Public DNS and see if it fixes your problem. Before you proceed, we suggest you write down your current DNS server address on paper so that you could revert back to the old DNS settings in the future.
6] Switch to another internet connection
Connect your laptop to another internet connection and see if you get the “Connection Timed Out” error in the Dungeon Defenders 2 game this time. If another internet connection is not available, you can use your mobile data for the same. Connect your computer to your mobile internet via the mobile hotspot. If this works, contact your ISP provider or change your internet connection. Read: Fix NO SERVERS FOUND Error in Apex Legends.
Why does my Dungeon Defenders 2 keep crashing?
If Dungeon Defenders 2 keeps crashing on your Windows PC, check if your computer fulfills the system requirements for the game. Sometimes the corrupted or outdated graphics card drivers crash the games. In this case, updating the graphics card drivers can fix the problem. If you are running your game in the wrong mode, you may face crashing or freezing issues with your game. Other causes of the game crashing issues on a Windows computer are graphics card overclocking, network problems, a third-party software conflict, a false positive flag generated by your antivirus, etc. The problem of third-party software conflict can be fixed by troubleshooting the computer in a Clean Boot state.
Does Dungeon Defenders 2 have split-screen?
Dungeon Defenders 2 is an Action Tower Defense game packed with role-playing elements. You can play Dungeon Defenders 2 with your friends up to 4 players online. The 2 player mode in the DD2 game has a split-screen feature. You and your friend can play Dungeon Defenders 2 game locally by splitting your screen into two parts. Hope this helps. Read next: How to fix Fatal Error message in Dungeon Defenders 2.
