The “Establishing Uplink to Host Ship” issue in Helldivers 2 is a common connectivity problem where the game gets stuck trying to connect to the host or servers.
Here are several fixes used by players to resolve this:
Fixes for “Establishing Uplink to Host Ship” Error
Relaunch the Game
Fully close Helldivers 2 and restart it. Sometimes a simple restart clears connectivity hiccups.
Change Steam Status to Refresh
Open Steam overlay (Shift + Tab), open your friends list, and toggle your Steam status between Offline, Away, Invisible, and back to Online/Public. This refreshes your online presence and can resolve the issue.
Disable IPv6 on Your Network Adapter
Go to network connections, right-click your active internet connection > Properties.
Uncheck “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” and click OK.
Restart your PC before trying again.
Turn Off Crossplay
In the game’s settings, disable crossplay and set matchmaking privacy to public to reduce connection complexity.
Use a VPN
Some players found enabling a VPN like Proton VPN helped bypass ISP or server routing issues. You can disconnect the VPN once connected.
Restart Your PC and Router
A fresh reboot can clear temporary network issues impacting connectivity.
Check for Server Status Updates
Confirm if Helldivers 2 servers are experiencing outages via the official social media or support channels.
If these steps don’t work, reporting the issue on Helldivers 2 official forums, Reddit, or contacting support can help track ongoing fixes.
These solutions have helped many players overcome the “Establishing Uplink” problem and get into multiplayer games.
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