Many players have reported that they can’t play Arc Raiders because of a “Connection to the game server lost” error. One player reported that AR error as follows, “I’ve been trying all day, and three minutes into the [Arc Raiders] tutorial, I get the message that connection to game server lost code: AREX0024.” This is a widely reported server disconnection error for the Arc Raiders game. These are some ways to fix the “Connection to the game server lost” Arc Raiders error.
Flush the DNS
First, try flushing the DNS cache, which is one player-confirmed way to fix the “Connection to the game server lost” error. This troubleshooting method can help because applying it might clear corrupted or outdated DNS data. You can flush the DNS cache like this:
- Click on Search in the Windows 11 taskbar.
- Enter a cmd keyword into the search utility.
- Right-click the Command Prompt app and select its Run as administrator option.
- Input the ipconfig /flushdns command and press Enter to execute.
The ipconfig /flushdns command
Change DNS Server to Google
Changing the DNS server to Google is a potential way to fix the “Connection to the game server lost” Arc Raiders error that’s worked for some players. It is a recommended troubleshooting method for enhancing connection stability. This Bethesda support page tells you how to change the DNS server to Google.
Google DNS settings
Lower Graphical Settings in Arc Raiders
Some players say lowering graphical settings can fix the “Connection to the game server lost” Arc Raiders error. Higher graphical settings can trigger timeouts between the server and PC. So, try lowering the Arc Raiders graphical settings like this:
- Start the Arc Raiders game.
- Click the Settings > Graphics in the Arc Raiders game.
- Select a lower Overall Quality Level graphical setting.
The Overall Quality Level settings
Roll Back Graphics Drivers
Some players have fixed the “Connection to the game server lost” Arc Raiders error by rolling back (downgrading) graphics drivers. Buggy or less compatible new graphical drivers can cause Arc Raiders and Easy Anti-Cheat conflicts to arise. If you have recently updated your graphics driver, try selecting the Roll Back option as instructed on this NVIDIA support page.
The Roll Back Driver option
Reinstall Arc Raiders
Finally, try reinstalling the game if the “Connection to the game server lost” Arc Raiders error persists. I also recommend reinstalling this game to the internal drive if installed on an external drive. You can reinstall your Arc Raiders game as follows:
Steam
- Open Steam and the Library tab in that gaming client.
- Click the Arc Raiders game within the sidebar with the right mouse button to select Manage > Uninstall (twice).
The Uninstall option in Steam
- Next, click the Install button for the uninstalled Arc Raiders game in the Steam library.
- Select Install again to confirm.
Epic Games
- Open Library in the Epic gaming client.
- Click the three-dot menu button for Arc Raiders and select Uninstall to remove.
The Uninstall option in Epic
- To reinstall the game, click the Arc Raiders thumbnail image and Install.
Other Ways to Fix the “Connection to the Game Server Lost” Error
There might be more ways you can fix the “Connection to the game server lost” error beyond those troubleshooting methods above. Try applying these extra potential fixes if the error persists:
- Temporarily, third-party antivirus shields before starting Arc Raiders.
- Add Arc Raiders to the allowed app lists for firewalls.
- Select the Network reset option in Windows.
- Restart your PC and router.
I hope you fix the “Connection to the game server lost” Arc Raiders error AREX0024 with one of the troubleshooting methods above. There are some of the most widely confirmed ways to fix that Arc Raiders error. You can also ask the Arc Raiders support service for more ways to fix that error from this submission page.
