
Cannot connect to DayZ server
Bad version / Wrong version detected
Symptoms: Version mismatch kick.
- Update game via Steam only.
- Steam beta: None.
- Check RETRO server version.
Client has mod / Server has mod / Mod mismatch
Symptoms: Mod list mismatch.
- Enable @RetroDayZ_Client.
- Subscribe Workshop mods, restart Steam.
- Clear duplicate @mod folders if stuck.
Connection timed out / Session search failed
Symptoms: Timeout loading.
- Try without VPN.
- Firewall whitelist.
- Steam download region.
Steam authentication timeout / Login failed
Symptoms: Steam auth failure.
- Restart Steam as admin.
- Check Steam status.
- Change DNS.
Queue / Server full / Disconnected
Symptoms: Queue disconnect.
- Disable network power saving.
- Use wired connection.
RETRO DAYZ tip
RETRO servers list on site.
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