The Bazaar‘s full launch has been mostly stable in the first couple of weeks, but players have encountered the Access: Request Timed Out error when trying to start a session.
The Bazaar always requires a persistent network connection for the modes to work. Naturally, problems related to network connectivity could, and will, arise from your end, creating different problems. The Access: Request Timed Out error is quite common if you played the game in the beta. However, there are a few easy tricks and tips to solve the problem if you run into it.
The Bazaar Access: Request Timed Out fixes
The Access: Request Timed Out error happens when you can’t establish a smooth server connection. This can sometimes occur from your end, so you must ensure your internet connection works smoothly.
If that’s taken care of, here are a few more things to try.
- Restarting the game might not solve many problems with The Bazaar, but it can usually take care of the Access: Request Timed Out error. This is my go-to solution whenever I can’t connect with the servers despite having a functioning internet connection.
- Disable VPN if you’re having problems with server connections. The game servers won’t work if you’re connected to a working VPN connection. So turning off any VPN/proxy hiders is mandatory if you want to enjoy the game.
- Seems obvious, but the servers can be down occasionally due to updates. The game’s official X account is the best place to track such events. You can also use other social media sources, like the game’s subreddit, to stay on top of any routine maintenance.
A missing file or two can also cause problems when trying to connect to the servers. If you bought the game and downloaded the files on Steam, you can perform an Integrity Check. This will automatically locate and re-download any missing files vital to the game client’s normal functioning.
