Known issueFixUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 08:22 UTC · 2 replies on Steam

Escape the Backrooms: Multiplayer problem (Workarounds)

Short answer

No confirmed fix yet. Players suggest: We tried changing the host, and nothing worked.

The problem

I'm trying to play with my sister who's on nintendo switch2 and me on Xbox one. I can't get into her lobby, i didn't have this problem before. Does anyone know a solution?
rolland.jeanne000, original post

What players suggest

Same issue here. I cant connect to my son's game on the Xbox. We tried changing the host, and nothing worked.
cynicalheathen

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Source: original Steam Community discussion. Quotes are shortened; all credit goes to the posters. Tags: multiplayer

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