Battlefield 2042: How To Fix Matchmaking Timeout Error Code 1302P

Battlefield 2042 devs are hard at work pushing out the updates this game desperately needs. But these updates are infamous for causing bugs. If you're seeing error code 1302P, then this has happened to you - here's the solution!

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The launch of Battlefield 2042 has not been perfect, and the future looks uncertain, but there are still plenty of gamers out there enjoying themselves in the world of 2042. For those fans, it's becoming increasingly aggravating to see how many bugs this game is riddled with. Worse still, every update seems to bring more, and Error Code 1302P prevents matchmaking all together. So, how do you fix Error Code 1302P? Well, you've come to the right place, we've got the answer for you right here.

What Causes Error Code 1302P?

Error Code 1302P seems to be a simple verification error on consoles, but on PC, the picture gets more complicated, and the exact cause seems far less certain. EA themselves have yet to explain what causes the error, but they've got more than enough to deal with right now, and you shouldn't hold out for an official answer.

It's not too tricky to fix, and it should get your game up and running, and looking as gorgeous as ever...

How To Fix Error Code 1302P?

Console

For console, this is much easier than PC, luckily. For both Xbox and PlayStation, almost all user seem to have had success with a simple power cycle. Which is easy enough to do:

How to Power Cycle on PlayStation

  • Hold down the PlayStation Power Button until you hear two beeps.
  • Unplug the console power cord.
  • Wait 10 seconds, and then plug the console back in.
  • Restart the PlayStation.

How to Power Cycle on Xbox

  • Press and hold the Xbox Power Button for 10 seconds.
  • After the console is completely turned off, pull out the power cable.
  • Wait a moment and plug the cable back in.
  • Restart the Xbox.

PC

For PC, things get more complicated, and the solution seems far less certain, with some users reporting success and others left dumbfounded. There are a number of ways to fix this on PC. Here is a checklist of possible solutions, try each and test connecting to Battlefield 2042 before moving on to the next possible solution:

  1. If you're on Origin, delete the file named ‘igo64.dll’ from: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin.
  2. Ensure that Battlefield 2042 isn't being blocked by Windows Defender Firewall.
  3. Turn off your VPN if you are using one.
  4. Disable crossplay in Battlefield 2042 from the main menu setting.
  5. Delete and redownload Battlefield 2042 on either Steam or Origin.

This should be enough for most users, and it worked for us, but if you're still experiencing problems then please let us know on our Discord server, so we can work to find more solutions.

Jon Ramuz

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