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Splatoon 3 Connection Issues: How to Fix Them
Make sure you have a reliable Internet connection
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Updated onJanuary 4, 2024
updated onJanuary 4, 2024
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Splatoon 3 is notorious for connection issues. Users report dropping out of the game every few minutes or encountering a communication error. The error message reads,A communication error has occurred.
The problem may be with your network connection, Internet speed, corrupt game cache, or even the Nintendo server being down for maintenance.
How do I fix Splatoon 3 connection issues?
Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones:
1. Force restart the Nintendo console
If a hard restart doesn’t work, verify that the Nintendo servers are running through theofficial websiteor use a real-time monitoring platform likeDowndetectorand update the console’s software.
This solution also helps if you encounter theError Code 2122-2503.
2. Turn on flight mode
This workaround was shared by Nintendo in anofficial X (formerly Twitter) postand helps fix the Splatoon 3 black screen and connection issues.
Flight mode also helps when youcan’t play Switch games offline.
3. Clear the cache
4. Switch to another DNS server
You can eliminate connection issues and communication errors in Splatoon 3 by switching to Google’s DNS. Also, for higher speeds, choose thefastest DNS server near you.
5. Contact Nintendo support
If the listed solutions don’t work, you can always contactNintendo support. There is an option to raise a ticket, chat with a live agent, or contact them over call.
Choose the one that works best, provide as much information as possible, and wait for Nintendo to share a series of fixes or address the issue in future updates.
In the meantime, you can use aNintendo Switch emulatorand play your favorite games on the PC. This helps users facing Splatoon 3 connection issues on older versions of the console.
Also, you can go with anall-in-one emulatorand play from an extensive library of games.
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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