Fix Battlefield 2042 Stuck at Connecting to Online Services

It’s been a while since the launch of Battlefield 2042 and the game is finally showing its potential after numerous patches. However, an error from the beta is still persistent for some users among other issues such as a black screen after a match, or the high CPU usage by the game. The Battlefield 2042 Stuck at Connecting to Online Services is an issue that was present during the beta and plagued the community when the game first came out. If you are getting this error now, we have got the answer for you.

Fix Battlefield 2042 Stuck on Loading Screen, Long Load Times, and Infinite Loading Screen

You may be stuck at the Connecting to Online Services screen for a range of reasons such as issues with the server, a connection problem, or it may be the first time you are loading the game.

If this is the first time you have launched the game, expect the loading time to be longer than normal as the game is loading Shaders and other background resources. It’s normal for this game and a lot of other games. If this is the first time, do not do anything and allow the game to load. After you have loaded the game and played it once, the loading into the game should be quicker.

If it’s a server issue such as the servers being under strain due to over demand, down for maintenance, or some other glitch, there is nothing you can do about it. The thing that you can do is confirm the problem and wait for the devs patch it quickly. Here are some links you can use to get info on the battlefield 2042 server status.

Twitter
Downdetector
Official Website (no official page at the time. We will update once available)

If the issue is not with the server. The Battlefield 2042 stuck on the loading screen, long load times, and infinite loading screen may be caused by a connection issue on your end. Here is a checklist you can go through.

Ensrue your internet is not the casue of the issue.
Verify the integrity of game files on PC.
If you are playing on console, clear the cache and reboot the system.
If clearing the cache and rebooting the PC did not resolve the issue, reset the internet router or factory reset it.
If a wired internet connection is not an option, consider:
Changing the channel on your wireless router; ideally, the one that is used the least.
Try shifting from 2.4GHz to 5GHz or vice versa.
Ensure that the router is placed closer to the console or PC and not blocked by a wall or other obstacles that can block the Wi-Fi signal.
Adjust the router’s antennae.
Change your network connection. Try using a different internet connection. If you are using Wi-Fi, try playing the game through your mobile internet.
Do not use other devices on the same network such as tablets, cell phones, etc. while playing Battlefield 2042.
Terminate bandwidth-intensive tasks such as Netflix, YouTube, or other video streaming services, file transfer (torrents), etc.
Ensure you are using the latest hardware and firmware. Get in touch with your ISP and ensure the network equipment such as modems, cables, routers, switches, etc. are all up-to-date and working as intended.
Ensure your NAT type is Open.
Call the ISP for help with the problem.

Besides the above solutions the DNS server you have set for your device also plays a crucial role when connecting to a server. We suggest that you set Google DNS, which is recommended for gaming and we personally use it. Here are the steps you can use to set the DNS and fix Battlefield 2042 Stuck at Connecting to Online Services.

For PlayStation 4
- Open the PlayStation and head to the main Menu and go to Settings
- Select Network Settings > Internet Connection Settings > Custom
- Select LAN for cable and Wi-Fi for Wireless depending on the type of connection you are using
- Next, select Custom and change the IP Address Settings to Automatic; Do not specify for DHCP host name; manual for DNS settings, and enter the primary and secondary DNS – 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 – ; Automatic for MTU settings; and Do not use for Proxy server.
- Save and Restart the PlayStation 4.
For PS5
- From the Home Screen go to Settings > Network > Settings > Set Up Internet Connection > Set Up Manually > Wi-Fi or LAN > Under DNS Settings > Enter Primary DNS as 8.8.8.8 > Enter Secondary DNS as 8.8.4.4
Fox Xbox One
- Open Guide by pressing the Xbox button > Settings > All Settings > Network > Advanced Settings > DNS Settings > Manual > Enter Primary DNS as 8.8.8.8 > Enter Secondary DNS as 8.8.4.4
For Xbox Series X|S
- Go to Configuration > General > Network Configuration > Advanced Settings > DNS Settings > Manual > Enter Primary DNS as 8.8.8.8 > Enter Secondary DNS as 8.8.4.4
For PC
- Press Windows Key + I to open the Windows Settings
- Select Network & Internet
- Click on Change adapter options
- Select the network and right-click > Properties
- Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties
- Toggle Use the following DNS server addresses and fill the Google DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
- Click Ok.

At the time of writing these are the best solutions, we can suggest to fix the Battlefield 2042 Stuck at Connecting to Online Services. We will update the post when we have other solutions.