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Are you getting the You have been disconnected from the local network error on Halo Infinite? A lot of Halo Infinite users have complained of getting this connection error while playing the game.

It can be caused either because of a server outage issue or an internet connection problem. In some cases, there can be other reasons for this error. Now, if you are receiving this error, you have landed on the correct post. In this guide, we are going to share multiple fixes that will help you get rid of the error. So, keep on reading to find out the fixes.

Here are the potential causes that you keep getting connection errors on Halo Infinite:

Based on the above scenarios, you can try a suitable fix from the below-listed ones to resolve the error.

If Halo Infinite multiplayer is not working for you, it can be due to a server issue. Other reasons for the same can be connectivity problems or DNS server issues.

Here are the fixes you can try if you encounter the “You have been disconnected from the local network” error on Halo Infinite:

Let us check out the above fixes in detail now!

The first thing you should do to fix this error is that make sure there is no server issue at the end of Halo Infinite. It is possible that Halo Infinite is facing a server outage or its servers are down under maintenance which is causing the error at hand. If the scenario is applicable and you find out that servers are down at the moment, there is nothing much you can do to fix it up. You will need to wait for some time until the error is fixed from the server end.

If you want to check the server status of Halo Infinite, there are many free server-status detector tools that you can use. Alternately, you can also check the official social media pages of Halo Infinite and see if there are any updates regarding its current server status.

In case the Halo Infinite servers are up and running, you must be receiving the error due to some other reason. Hence, you can move on to the next potential fix to resolve the error.

You might be encountering the error due to inconsistency with your router or a bad router cache. If the scenario is applicable, you can try performing a power cycle on your networking device i.e., router/ modem, and then check if the error is resolved or not. This will reset your router without losing any configuration and enhance your internet connection. Before performing a power cycle, you can also try restarting your router normally. If that works, well and good. if not, go ahead with power cycling your router.

You can follow the below steps to perform a power cycle on your router/ modem:

If you still get the same “You have been disconnected from the local network” error on Halo Infinite, try the next potential fix to resolve it.

Related: Fix New World Connection Errors on Windows.

Outdated network drivers are known to cause connection errors and problems with your games and applications. So, if the scenario is applicable, check whether or not your network drivers are up-to-date. If not, go ahead and update your network drivers and see if it helps you fix the error. We would also recommend you update all your device drivers to prevent any other errors and issues while gaming.

You can update network drivers using one of the below-listed methods:

When done updating your network drivers, restart your PC and then launch Halo Infinite. See if the error is now fixed or not.

If your drivers are up-to-date and you still get this error, follow the next fix to get rid of it.

Read: Halo Infinite Incompatible Operating System Version Error.

Inconsistency with your default Google DNS can be another cause of the You have been disconnected from the local network error on Halo Infinite. In that case, you can try switching to a public DNS server to improve your internet connection. Many affected users have reported that changing their default DNS server to the Google DNS server has fixed the error for them. So, you can do the same and see if it resolved the error for you.

Here are the steps to switch to Google DNS Server on Windows PC

You can now relaunch the Halo Infinite game and see if the error is fixed or not.

See: Fix Halo Infinite Premium Pass Bundle not working.

You may face network issues and connection errors on games like these if you are dealing with corrupted network settings. Hence, if the scenario is applicable, you can try resetting your network settings to fix the error.

To reset network settings, simply open Settings using Win+I and then go to the Network & internet tab. Next, click on the Advanced network settings option and press the Network reset option. Finally, tap on the Reset Now button associated with the Network reset option. Check if this method works for you or not.

If you are encountering this error due to some restrictions imposed by your Internet Service Provider, you can try using a VPN to get away with that. There are multiple free VPN clients that you can try.

See: Halo Infinite No Ping to our datacenters detected.

If none of the above solutions worked for you, there is a chance that you are dealing with corrupted or missing game files of Halo Infinite. Broken game files can cause an interruption in the regular working of your game and trigger such errors. Hence, to fix the issue, you can try verifying the integrity of game files and then repairing the game files. You can follow the below steps to verify the game files on Steam:

Komal has done M.Tech in CSE. For the last 4 years, she has been writing technical blogs - and she is keen on finding and bringing solutions to day-to-day tech problems.