Palworld online fix: “Prevented from play online” error solution

"Sorry you are currently prevented from playing online" is an error message that has been hounding Palworld players, and this is how to fix it

Palworld players on Xbox and the Microsoft Store probably noticed an issue with online play occur recently. Steam players have been happily playing the game with friends, while Xbox Game Pass enjoyers have been stuck with a tricky error message.

In this guide, we’re breaking down how to solve Xbox error messages so you can play Palworld online as soon as possible.

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“Sorry you are currently prevented from playing online” – Palworld error message fix

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This error message can occur on all platforms, so follow our instructions on your platform so you can play Palworld again as soon as possible. For all solutions, make sure you are connected to the internet first.

Xbox Palworld online play fix

On Xbox consoles navigate to your full game library, and then down to the Manage option on the left menu. From here go to Updates and ensure that Palworld is fully updated.

The current Xbox version is v0.1.1.4 as of February 7, 2024. Check our Palworld v0.1.1.4 patch notes for more information.

Microsoft Store Palworld online play fix

Open the Microsoft Store app on your PC, open your Library, and then select Get Updates at the top of the menu.

The current Microsoft Store version is v0.1.1.4 as of February 7, 2024. Check our Palworld v0.1.1.4 patch notes for more information.

Steam Palworld online play fix

Check your Downloads list and ensure the latest Palworld update is downloaded and installed.

If your game is updated, then it’s possible that the server you’re connecting to doesn’t have a version that matches your new game update, in which case you will need to contact the manager of the server.

The current Steam version is v0.1.4.1 as of February 7, 2024. Check our Palworld v0.1.4.1 patch notes for more information.