NHL 23 is out now and a major improvement can be noticed in this latest ice hockey simulation game by EA Vancouver. But like other massive online games, NHL 23 also has some bugs and issues including a black screen or not downloading on the console, etc. In addition to these issues, players are also reporting that they receive the “Unable to connect to EA servers” error. This is deflating, especially when the players are eager to try this new game with their buddies. But worry not. In this guide, we have covered several potential solutions to fix this problem so that you can enjoy this latest ice hockey simulation game as quickly as possible.
How to Fix NHL 23 Unable to Connect to EA Server Error
There could be a couple of reasons why you are seeing the “Unable to connect to EA server” error in NHL 23 such as:
1. Your internet connection is not stable or poor
2. Your gaming system is unable to access Origin or the main gaming servers
3. The game’s servers are currently down
4. If some issues with your account
Here we have explored all these causes and offered a solution for each.
1. Check the Current Server Status
First of all, make sure the NHL servers are running properly. Click here to check the current server status.
In case the servers are down, then the “Unable to connect to EA server” error will get resolved automatically once the servers are back online.
2. Reset Your Internet Modem/Router
Resetting your internet modem or router is also one of the best methods to fix the error. For this:
– Close all the devices connected to your modem/router
– Power off and unplug the router
– Wait for about 60 seconds
– Then plug it in and turn the router/modem on
– Lastly, connect your console and attempt to download NHL 23
3. Clear the Alternate MAC address (For Xbox) Or Change the NAT Type (For PlayStation)
If you are receiving this error on your Xbox, then follow these steps to clear an alternate MAC address:
– First of all, restart your console
– Press the guide button to open up the Xbox Guide and then select Settings >> Network Settings >> Advanced Settings.
– Next, choose Alternate MAC address Under Change Settings
– Select Clear
– When prompted, restart the console
– Once done, launch the game and check if you are still facing the “Unable to connect to EA server” error.
If you have PlayStation (PS4 or PS5), then change the NAT type to 1 on your console. For this:
– Firstly, go to the “Router Login Page”
– Login with your required information
– Go to the router’s port settings
– Open these ports for your PlayStation – TCP: 1935, 3478-3480 / UDP: 3074, 3478-3479
– Once done, save the settings and make sure to restart your internet router
– Restart your console
Now, launch the NHL 23 and the issue should be certainly fixed.
4. Try to Use a Different DNS
At times, there could be some issues in your current DNS so try to use a different DNS. Click here to know the complete details of the process. In these steps, you need to replace the addresses with the IP addresses of the Google DNS servers.
That’s all we have at the moment to fix NHL 23 Unable to connect to EA server error.Read more: How to fix NHL 23 not downloading issues on Xbox, PS4, and PS5.
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