Running into some issues while trying to play Darktide? We’ve got you covered. Our Darktide error codes guide has all of the solutions that you’re looking for. We’ll keep this guide up to date with new error codes, as well as new fixes.
Darktide is a new installment in the Warhammer 40K franchise. It’s a first-person action game that is set in the universe of Warhammer 40K. Explore a gorgeously dark sci-fi world with your friends as you walk through the streets of Tertium. Defeat enemies with your high-impact weapons as you fight against the dark force taking over the city.
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Darktide Error Codes
Now, let’s try to fix these errors.
Darktide Error 2001
- Your PC may not meet the minimum requirements for the game
If your PC doesn’t meet the minimum requirements, then we suggest taking a look at your graphics card drivers – they may need updating. We also suggest verifying the game’s files in case any have corrupted somehow. Resetting your router can also fix this issue, bizarrely.
Darktide Error 4001
- “Hot join party hub failed” message
If you’re getting this error, you may have been trying to join other players. If this error message pops up, ask the host to double-check their connection settings. If that doesn’t fix the issue, then try hosting your own game.
Darktide Error 2003
- Disconnect from the server
A disconnect is caused by a temporary outage due to your internet connection, or a problem on the game’s end. If Darktide continuously disconnects then we suggest restarting your PC or router.
If a restart doesn’t work, then try verifying the game’s files. If both of these options don’t solve the disconnection issue, take a look at your DNS settings – they made need changing. We’ll go over how to do that below.
- Open your PC Control Panel
- Click on Network and Internet
- Click on Network and Sharing Center
- Click the option that is positioned next to Connections
- Select “Properties” – this will make the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) window pop up.
- Enter the Preferred DNS server as 1.1.1.1
- Then enter the “Alternate” DNS server as 8.8.8.8
Darktide Error 2007
There seems to be some correlation between this error and the 2003 error. We suggest trying the solution we included under our Darktide Error 2003 heading. Please keep in mind that error 2007 may occur because of Fat Shark’s servers – you’ll have to wait it out until the servers are fixed by the developers.
If none of these fixes work, then try uninstalling and reinstalling the game itself. The most likely cause of error 2007 is a problem on Fat Shark’s end
Darktide Error 30004
- A possibly corrupted install
This error seems to pop up when you try to launch the game. The main way to solve a corruption issue is to verify the game’s files through the launcher. In Darktide’s case, you’ll have to do this through Steam. It may be a case that the game needs an update through Steam before it can successfully launch.
Darktide Error 5001
- Unable to connect to a mission as it is “not healthy”
There is no fix for this issue at the moment – please check back soon!
Darktide Error 5002
- Server maintenance taking place
The only solution for this error code is to wait until the developers open up the servers again.
Darktide Error 4008
- “Failed handshake timeout”
There seems to be a pattern of this error code popping up for those who use a VPN. Whether you’re using a VPN or not, we recommend making sure that nothing is downloading in the background on your PC. We also suggest verifying the game’s files and taking a look at your firewall settings. Try out these solutions first before turning off your VPN – it may just be a simple fix.
Shader Cache Error
- “Something went wrong in the Shader Cache Builder process. Exit Code = 1”
If you’ve received this error message, you’ve probably had to restart your PC. It seems to completely lock up a device – which is a pretty big issue. Follow the steps below to fix this problem:
- Press the Windows key and the R key simultaneously
- Type %AppData% into the search bar
- A window will pop up in a folder named “Roaming”
- Delete the Fatshark folder
- Restart the PC
- When your PC turns back on, launch Darktide
- This will lead to the Fatshark file being downloaded again
Error Code 9999
If you’ve received this error code then there’s a chance you can’t even get into the game. There is no fix for this right now, but the developers have been made aware of it. So we expect to see a solution soon – remember to bookmark this guide to refer back to!
Some people have said that error code 9999 can be fixed by using the error code 4008 solution – give it a try!
That’s all of the Darktide error codes that have been reported so far. For updates on the game check out the game’s official website.