Summary

• The "Sorry, you're currently prevented from playing online multiplayer games" error in Palworld most commonly occurs due to an outdated game client.
• To fix the error, players need to update the game client on Xbox or PC by ing the available updates.
• If the error persists even after updating, it may be due to server issues or problems with the player's internet connection. Further troubleshooting may be required.

Palworld has almost instantly become a sensation upon launch, but some players may unfortunately encounter an error that reads, "Sorry, you're currently prevented from playing online multiplayer games." The monster collecting survival game from Pocketpair was released into early access, meaning it's still technically a work in progress, despite being in a playable state. Errors such as this are not particularly rare with new multiplayer releases, but it can be frustrating that the error code itself doesn't offer much of an explanation, nor any troubleshooting advice.

Palworld's "Sorry, you're currently prevented from playing online multiplayer games" error usually occurs when trying to load into a save game, on a world previously created. It appears to happen more frequently for Xbox players, though it is possible to occur on PC, Palworld's only other platform, as well. Luckily, the most common fix is relatively simple, as the error message typically appears when attempting to load a world on an outdated version of the game client.

Why You're Getting The "Sorry, You Are Currently Prevented From Playing" Error In Palworld

The most common reason Palworld players receive this error is because a new update for the game is available, but has not yet been ed and installed. Multiplayer games require players to be on the game's latest version, so an outdated game client will prevent connectivity to the servers. Oddly, Palworld will let players create a new world while getting the "you're currently prevented" error, but existing saves won't be playable. If Palworld is fully updated and the error still occurs, it may be a number of other issues, including the game's server's being down, or a fault in the player's own internet connection.

You can check Palworld's server status here.

How To Fix Palworld's "Sorry, You Are Currently Prevented From Playing" Error

Luckily, if the error occurs because Palworld has not been updated, the issue can be resolved rather easily. If the error is on Xbox, players will just have to close the Palworld game client, navigate to the My Games and Apps page on the Dashboard, and the update. If there's not one already available, manually searching for an update should trigger a .

If on PC, updating Palworld will depend on where the game was ed from. If through Steam, the most common storefront, the update should similarly be available for automatically. If not, right-clicking on Palworld in the game files, selecting Properties, then Installed Files, and finally, Integrity of Game Files will force Steam to search for a new update. A similar method can be followed on the Xbox app if it was ed via Game – click the button with three dots, then Manage, and Check for Updates.

More in-depth troubleshooting may be necessary if the "Sorry, you're currently prevented from playing online multiplayer games" error isn't being caused by an errant update. Issues with Palworld's servers will have to wait until said issues are resolved, and troubleshooting home internet will depend on ISP and available hardware. Palworld is off to an impressive start, but there are understandably some kinks to be ironed out since it's an early access title, including the odd multiplayer error.

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