Outlast Trials Red Barrels Error | Outlast Trials Error F0C6

The F0C6 error (and similar “Red Barrels” errors) in The Outlast Trials is a connection and authentication failure. It means your game client cannot verify your account with the Red Barrels central servers.

This often happens when the servers are overloaded, down for maintenance, or if your local network is blocking the authentication handshake.

Here is the step-by-step fix, ordered from the most likely to the least likely cause.

1. Check Server Status (Most Likely Cause)

Before changing your settings, check if the game is down for everyone. This error is very common during updates or server outages.

• Action: Check the official Red Barrels Discord or the Steam Community Forums. If others are reporting “F0C6” or “F3C6” right now, you just have to wait for them to fix it.

2. Sync Your Windows Time (Crucial for F0C6)

This particular error code is frequently caused by a mismatch between your PC’s clock and the game server’s clock, causing the security token to fail.

1. Right-click the Time/Date in your taskbar.

2. Select Adjust date/time.

3. Ensure “Set time automatically” is ON.

4. Click the “Sync now” button explicitly.

5. Restart the game.

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3. Verify Game Files

Corrupted anti-cheat or network config files often trigger this.

• On Steam: Right-click The Outlast Trials > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files.

• On Epic Games: Click the three dots next to the game > Manage > Verify.

• On Console: A full reinstall is usually the only equivalent, but try a full power cycle (unplugging for 30 seconds) first.

4. Flush Your DNS

If your internet is working but the game isn’t, your network might be trying to connect to an old/stale server IP.

1. Open Command Prompt (CMD) as Administrator.

2. Type ipconfig /flushdns and hit Enter.

3. Type netsh winsock reset and hit Enter.

4. Restart your computer.

5. Firewall Check

Ensure your antivirus or Windows Defender isn’t blocking TheOutlastTrials.exe or the EasyAntiCheat process. You can temporarily disable your firewall to test if that resolves the error.