Most online games have their fair share of issues that impact players trying to join matches or servers, and Apex Legends is no exception. As a regularly updated game, fans know to expect various connection issues at this point, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with.
One of the most common problems that crop up around the launch of new seasons is the “Join failed. Game version does not match host” error. There are a few reasons for this error to hit players, so we’ve put together this article to help explain what it means and how to fix it potentially.
Related: Apex Legends Season 19 Patch Notes
Why do I Get The “Game Version Does Not Match Host” Error in Apex Legends
As of today, February 1, 2024, a lot of players are experiencing this issue. The Apex Legends Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Event went live last recently and it’s likely an update linked to this event that has caused the “Game Version Does Not Match Host” error to pop up again.
We’ve seen no reports from players on social media but are keeping an eye out and will update this section of the article if we discover something important.
The Apex Legends Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Event also requires an update before the game will run. If players are using an outdated version of Apex Legends, they must download the latest update to get up to speed and back into matches.
The crossover event brings 36 time-limited cosmetics to Apex Legends for players to collect. Fans can’t wait to get their hands on them, including the universal Melee Cometic Buster Sword and the One-Winged Chest cosmetic. But players must put in a lot of work to earn the Gil required to come close to owning all 36.
What Does the “Game Version Does Not Match Host” Error in Apex Legends Mean?
The “Join failed. Game version does not match host” error is caused by players with an outdated version of Apex Legends trying to start the game and join live servers. Put simply, the player seeing this error has an old version of Apex Legends, and either doesn’t know there is an update ready to download or is in the middle of downloading that update.
This error can also be caused by Repsawn Entertainent’s servers not being updated correctly, resulting in players having the latest version of Apex Legends but servers not recognizing that they can log in and play. This error often pops up in the community; it’s half on the player base’s side and half on the developer’s side.
What to do When Players Get the “Game Version Does Not Match Host” Error in Apex Legends
The first thing players should do when they see the “Join failed. Game version does not match host” error in Apex Legends is quit the game and check for an update. Most of the time, players will see an update they need to download, and installing it will allow them to play again. If this doesn’t work, players may need to delete Apex Legends from their device and download it once more to ensure any corrupted files are removed. Rebooting a device will also help avoid potential caching issues on the player’s end.
If a player has the latest version of Apex Legends installed, it’s worth checking the current server status for Apex Legends. This will show them which platforms are experiencing issues, which are down, and which devices should be able to run without issue. If a device is listed as fine on this page, but a player still has problems playing, they should submit a ticket with Apex Legends Support. The team will be able to address the problem and provide assistance for any niche issues that players might experience.
