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# How to Fix Connection & World Loading in Hytale

> Resolve slow connections and world loading failures in Hytale caused by network driver conflicts, firewall rules, and misconfigured server settings.

## Complete Troubleshooting Guide for Network Driver Issues on Windows

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> **Fix multiplayer connection problems in Hytale** - This guide helps you resolve slow server connections and world loading issues caused by network driver incompatibilities with the QUIC protocol.

| Reading Time |  Difficulty  | Last Updated |
| :----------: | :----------: | :----------: |
|  10 minutes  | Intermediate | January 2026 |

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## Quick Navigation

| Section                                   | What You'll Learn                     |
| :---------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------ |
| [Symptoms](#symptoms-is-this-your-issue)  | Identify if this guide applies to you |
| [The Problem](#understanding-the-problem) | Why this happens (QUIC protocol)      |
| [Confirmation](#confirming-the-issue)     | How to verify the cause               |
| [Solutions](#solutions)                   | Step-by-step fixes                    |

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## Symptoms: Is This Your Issue?

Check if the following describes your situation:

| Symptom            | Description                                                 |
| :----------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------- |
| Stable Internet    | Your internet works fine (YouTube, browsing, etc.)          |
| Singleplayer Works | Your singleplayer world loads without issues                |
| Multiplayer Fails  | Connecting to servers is very slow or hangs                 |
| World Not Loading  | You join a server but the world doesn't render              |
| Frozen Actions     | Your friend can see you move, but you can't perform actions |
| Windows OS         | You are using a Windows operating system                    |

<Note>
  > If all of these symptoms match your experience, this guide will likely solve your problem.
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## Understanding the Problem

### Why Does This Happen?

Hytale uses the **QUIC protocol** for network communication. QUIC is a modern, high-performance protocol, but it is **not fully supported by all network hardware and drivers**.

| Factor              | Details                                             |
| :------------------ | :-------------------------------------------------- |
| Affected Hardware   | Intel and Realtek network adapters (most common)    |
| Connection Types    | Both Wi-Fi and Ethernet can be affected             |
| Root Cause          | Rare driver bugs with QUIC protocol handling        |
| Driver Fix Expected | Unlikely - this is a low-priority issue for vendors |

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## Confirming the Issue

Before making changes, confirm that network drivers are the cause:

| Step | Action                                         |
| :--: | :--------------------------------------------- |
|   1  | Get an **Ethernet USB dongle** (any brand)     |
|   2  | Connect it to your computer                    |
|   3  | Connect to the internet through the USB dongle |
|   4  | Try joining a Hytale server                    |

<Tip>
  > **If the problem is resolved using the USB dongle**, your built-in network adapter drivers are the issue. Proceed with the solutions below.
</Tip>

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## Solutions

> \[!IMPORTANT]
>
> ### Before You Begin
>
> * Try each solution **one at a time**
> * **Test after each solution** to see if the problem is fixed
> * You may not need to apply all solutions
> * Solutions are ordered from least invasive to most invasive

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### Initial Steps (Required for All Solutions)

Open your network adapter settings:

| Step | Action                                           |
| :--: | :----------------------------------------------- |
|   1  | Open the **Start Menu**                          |
|   2  | Type `View network connections`                  |
|   3  | Click the **Control Panel** link that appears    |
|   4  | Find your network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) |
|   5  | **Right-click** it and select **Properties**     |
|   6  | Click **Configure**                              |

You are now in the network adapter configuration window.

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### Solution 1: Priority & VLAN

> **Difficulty:** Easy | **Risk:** Low

| Step | Action                                 |
| :--: | :------------------------------------- |
|   1  | Go to the **Advanced** tab             |
|   2  | Find **Priority & VLAN** in the list   |
|   3  | Set it to **Priority & VLAN Disabled** |
|   4  | Click **OK**                           |
|   5  | Wait for your connection to restore    |
|   6  | Test Hytale multiplayer                |

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### Solution 2: Receive Segment Coalescing

> **Difficulty:** Easy | **Risk:** Low

| Step | Action                                   |
| :--: | :--------------------------------------- |
|   1  | Go to the **Advanced** tab               |
|   2  | Find **Recv. Segment Coalescing (IPv4)** |
|   3  | Set it to **Disabled**                   |
|   4  | Find **Recv. Segment Coalescing (IPv6)** |
|   5  | Set it to **Disabled**                   |
|   6  | Click **OK**                             |
|   7  | Wait for your connection to restore      |
|   8  | Test Hytale multiplayer                  |

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### Solution 3: Energy Saving Features

> **Difficulty:** Medium | **Risk:** Low

Disable power-saving features that can interfere with network performance:

| Setting                   |    Set To    |
| :------------------------ | :----------: |
| Advanced EEE              | **Disabled** |
| ARP Offload               | **Disabled** |
| Energy-Efficient Ethernet | **Disabled** |
| Flow Control              | **Disabled** |
| Green Ethernet            | **Disabled** |

| Step | Action                                 |
| :--: | :------------------------------------- |
|   1  | Go to the **Advanced** tab             |
|   2  | Find each setting above and disable it |
|   3  | Click **OK**                           |
|   4  | Wait for your connection to restore    |
|   5  | Test Hytale multiplayer                |

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### Solution 4: Full Driver Configuration (Advanced)

> **Difficulty:** Advanced | **Risk:** Medium

> \[!CAUTION]
>
> ### Warning
>
> This is an **invasive change** that modifies many driver settings. It may be difficult to reverse without reinstalling network drivers. Only use this if Solutions 1-3 did not work.

Configure **all** of the following settings in the **Advanced** tab:

#### Network Offloading Settings

| Setting                      |        Set To       |
| :--------------------------- | :-----------------: |
| ARP Offload                  |     **Disabled**    |
| NS Offload                   |     **Disabled**    |
| IPv4 Checksum Offload        | **Rx & Tx Enabled** |
| TCP Checksum Offload (IPv4)  |     **Disabled**    |
| TCP Checksum Offload (IPv6)  |     **Disabled**    |
| UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4)  |     **Disabled**    |
| UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6)  |     **Disabled**    |
| Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) |     **Disabled**    |
| Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) |     **Disabled**    |

#### Power & Energy Settings

| Setting                   |    Set To    |
| :------------------------ | :----------: |
| Advanced EEE              | **Disabled** |
| Energy-Efficient Ethernet | **Disabled** |
| Green Ethernet            | **Disabled** |
| Gigabit Lite              | **Disabled** |
| Power Saving Mode         | **Disabled** |

#### Performance Settings

| Setting                      |          Set To          |
| :--------------------------- | :----------------------: |
| EEE Max Support Speed        | **1.0 Gbps Full Duplex** |
| Flow Control                 |       **Disabled**       |
| Interrupt Moderation         |       **Disabled**       |
| Jumbo Frame                  |       **Disabled**       |
| Maximum Number of RSS Queues |       **4 Queues**       |
| Receive Buffers              |          **512**         |
| Receive Side Scaling         |        **Enabled**       |
| Transmit Buffers             |  **1024** (or **2048**)  |
| Speed & Duplex               |         **Auto**         |

#### VLAN & Wake Settings

| Setting                                     |       Set To       |
| :------------------------------------------ | :----------------: |
| Priority & VLAN                             |    **Disabled**    |
| VLAN ID                                     |        **0**       |
| Network Address                             |   **Not Present**  |
| Wake on Magic Packet                        |    **Disabled**    |
| Wake on magic packet when system is in S0ix |    **Disabled**    |
| Wake on pattern match                       |    **Disabled**    |
| Shutdown Wake-On-Lan                        |    **Disabled**    |
| WOL & Shutdown Link Speed                   | **Not Speed Down** |

After configuring all settings:

| Step | Action                              |
| :--: | :---------------------------------- |
|   1  | Click **OK**                        |
|   2  | Wait for your connection to restore |
|   3  | Restart your computer               |
|   4  | Test Hytale multiplayer             |

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## Additional Resources

| Resource                | Link                                              |
| :---------------------- | :------------------------------------------------ |
| Official Hytale Website | [hytale.com](https://hytale.com/)                 |
| Hytale Support Portal   | [support.hytale.com](https://support.hytale.com/) |

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