XDefiant 'Searching for player lobby' error: How to fix, possible reasons, and more

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XDefiant closed beta testing phase is currently live. During the beta test, players can experience everything the game has to offer, including gunplay mechanics, factions, and maps. However, as the beta went live, many players were left stranded as they were unable to access the game. The closed beta went live on April 13, 2023, at 10 am PT.

While many players were enjoying the shooter title, few were left behind, stuck on the lobby screen searching for other players. This isn't a system-specific issue, and players have reported it across consoles and PCs.

Ubisoft is yet to address the problem, and there are no official fixes at the moment. However, there are a few workarounds that should enable users to start playing the game. This guide will take a closer look at some of the possible solutions for the 'Searching for player lobby' error in XDefiant.

As the closed beta test just went live, players worldwide rushed to experience the shooter title. However, it appears this has overloaded the servers. As a result, players are unable to access the game, with some unable to get past the main menu.

But those who can and start a queue find themselves amidst the 'Searching for player lobby' error, where they are unable to find matches with other players. In fact, some aren't even able to access the Practice Range as the game gets stuck and won't allow players to load in.

Although these issues can be frustrating, the following should eliminate most of the problems. However, it is worth noting that these aren't foolproof fixes and are rather temporary workarounds that enable players to access XDefiant. Keeping this in mind, the following are some possible fixes:

One of the most common and quick fixes is to flush the DNS servers. This,