Submit any bugs or issues you've encountered while playing Northgard.

Multiplayer connection sever issues

@Shiro Community Team#2519 unfortunately I must echo a lot of people here that the servers have been crashing for me ever since the update. A frequent error is my ...
Suggested by: Zra (15 May, '22) Upvoted: 13 May Comments: 111

Game freezes on battles on Multiplayer.

Game screen freezes, but it is still possible to hear the game in the background running like there is no issue. It is not a sound loop since we could hear new things ...
Suggested by: Eduardo Preto (09 May, '22) Upvoted: 20 Jan Comments: 20
Dev Noted Multiplayer

"Waiting for the server" issue after starting any MP game

I am recently returned to Northgard. Played a lot b4 in multiplayer, all was fine (previous seasons). I Didn't even reinstalled the game since than. Now, after all ...
Suggested by: MiSTiK (18 Oct, '21) Upvoted: 01 Mar Comments: 17
Investigating Multiplayer

Multiplayer broken

Multiplayer broken afther owl uppdate
Suggested by: Diamx (07 Dec, '23) Upvoted: 01 Mar Comments: 19

UI disappears after reconnection in network game

Game mode draugheim, 2 players + 2 ai vs 4 ai UI still disappears after reconnection in network game AND close this error window. Lets some buttons or icons will ...
Suggested by: Aliday (25 Oct, '24) Upvoted: 10 Feb Comments: 6

since Definitive Edition cant play ranked FFA anymore ... just endless cycling after ready

since definitive edition cannot start ranked FFA games anymore. all other ranked modes are fine. so when I start a ranked FFA it starts a endless loop like: 1) ...
Suggested by: Sir (08 Dec, '25) Upvoted: 03 Jan Comments: 6

Multiplayer Lobby Queue Is bugged in an endless Ready loop.

Unfortunately, Multiplayer needs some support. Readying up. over and over for a over day now. First Multiplayer was crashed the game until the Definitive Edition ...
Suggested by: SSJ4 Goku (05 Dec, '25) Upvoted: 03 Mar Comments: 1
Approved Multiplayer

can't build or assign villagers or organize feast in multiplayer.

Multiplayer loads fine, and then when in game, a +- 2 min "waiting for players" time elapses, then the game starts. However, only my friend can actually play. My game ...
Suggested by: George (16 Dec, '23) Upvoted: 16 Mar, '25 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Constant lag in any multiplayer game on europe server after the new update

after the new updates i'm unable to play in eroupe server every time i'm about to attack the enemy the game starts lagging and freezing for afew seconds and this ...
Suggested by: Arian (03 Jan, '24) Upvoted: 07 Feb, '25 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Multiplayer Game Issue - Spectate Function Not Working

General Description: The spectate function is not operating as intended. When a user tries to spectate a game, the function shows as if a spectator has joined, and ...
Suggested by: Igiwaru (25 Feb, '24) Upvoted: 07 Oct, '25 Comments: 0

Can not enter a multiplayer game

I’m having a persistent issue with the game Northgard. Every time I try to join a multiplayer game, it gets stuck on the loading screen showing “almost ready” and ...
Suggested by: Wtwaat (01 Feb) Upvoted: 03 Mar Comments: 1
Approved Multiplayer

ranked lobby finder bugged

The ranked lobby finder is very buggy. 1.If you queue up with friends it's possible for only some of you to get in. 2. If someone aborts the search for whatever ...
Suggested by: Manevolent (30 Apr, '25) Upvoted: 19 Feb Comments: 0

Multiple Issues In Multiplayer: Long loading issue, many UI glitches, cannot start trade route

1. Long loading time, stuck in loading screen, but when game start resource counter already in progress 2. Map not updating with territories 3. Villager icons stuck ...
Suggested by: Valkyrur (26 Apr, '25) Upvoted: 01 Jan Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Does not connect to the server

It does not connect to the server in a multiplayer game, hangs for a long time and throws it away. As a result of the discount, the rating is lost. Rating FFA
Suggested by: StanMan (07 Jan, '24) Upvoted: 01 Sep, '25 Comments: 5
Approved Multiplayer

Highly unstable connection and inability to rejoin in progress, paused games in conquest

My partner and I play northgard on conquest mode to complete conquests together. She lives in france and in general we have a good connection on other apps, but in ...
Suggested by: Fortis (26 Feb, '24) Upvoted: 18 Aug, '25 Comments: 2

Can't connect to servers

I can't connect to servers, sometimes it says couldn't retrieve GP (something like this) 1. Dedicated server 2. Windows 11 3. Both OpenGL and DirectX don't work ...
Suggested by: Akylaner (19 Apr, '25) Upvoted: 01 Sep, '25 Comments: 1
Approved Multiplayer

Mimirsbrunn conquest bug - tutorial banner appeared

1. co-op conquest, 2 players, host (me) - wolf, 2nd player - bear 2. Windows 11 3. DirectX via Steam 4. interacting with mimirsbrunn - picking weaponsmith - ...
Suggested by: maria (04 Sep, '23) Upvoted: 24 Sep, '23 Comments: 1

"Failed to connect to game server" on GOG/EPIC Version

Every Multiplayer game doesn't work on Gog or Epic. Everytime you start a game, a message is shown: "Failed to connect to game server" Problem exists since ...
Suggested by: Martin (19 Sep, '25) Upvoted: 23 Mar Comments: 0

servers regularly die on the weekend

The servers are of questionable quality at best during the workdays and usually die during the weekend.
Suggested by: manevolent (20 Jan, '25) Upvoted: 29 Jul, '25 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Lobby Is frozen/bugged. Cannot Start Multiplayer Games

Multiplayer Lobby is bugged. Game will not start. The Lobby Time is frozen. Also there are players intentionally not readying up in order to keep the other players ...
Suggested by: NoviOne (25 Oct, '24) Upvoted: 02 Jan, '25 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Freezing units during the war

1. The error occurs during online battles (rating and public) 2. Windows 10 3. I've tried both DirectX and OpenGL 4. As soon as I recruit troops and give the order ...
Suggested by: Ivan (21 Aug, '24) Upvoted: 23 Aug, '24 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Coop Conquest double owl crash

The game crashes if you both play owl in conquest (we played normal) once there are too many branches of ygdrassil. This happened in both games we played (only ...
Suggested by: Dorito (20 Jul, '24) Upvoted: 22 Jun, '25 Comments: 0

Multiplayer P2P and NA Server game issues

When playing multiplayer specifically with my friend, we're getting constant and progressive stuttering issues as the match goes on. Eventually the game becomes ...
Suggested by: Esoteric (25 Dec, '23) Upvoted: 24 Dec, '24 Comments: 0

The game and network mode are not working

1. In all network modes 2. 1660S, r5 2600x, 16gb RAM 3. I ran both options, but the problem was always the same. 4. I launch the game in online mode, tried all the ...
Suggested by: Ashborn (19 Sep, '25) Upvoted: 19 Sep, '25 Comments: 1
Approved Multiplayer

Game does not connect.

my problem is the following : I have just installed v3.7.30.42250 from gog and the multiplayer button and the expedition button are not clickable. The game displays ...
Suggested by: Bing (01 Sep, '25) Upvoted: 01 Sep, '25 Comments: 1
Approved Multiplayer

skipping a tile to main tile 3v3

3v3, i am 500 gp with friends around 550 gp, two threestacks, wolf attacks me, raven, killing my farmers in the wheat tile, if my memory serves me correctly the ...
Suggested by: Eurofighter_2000 (19 Sep, '25) Upvoted: 19 Sep, '25 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

There is no response from the server during the game

Three weeks ago, the connection problem started, the connection to the server is happening, but it is not possible to do anything on the server. I recorded a video, ...
Suggested by: Sergey (09 Sep, '25) Upvoted: 12 Sep, '25 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Server issue

I have a 250MB up and a 250MB down wifi connection with JUST my pc connected and I am getting 24/7 lagspikes. BAD ONES not just a little lag and now im crying, im ...
Suggested by: Psychotic Paladin (21 May, '25) Upvoted: 21 May, '25 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

There is an hack which is able to control every unit in the game.

Dear Shiro games, I have already submitted a bug report regarding the free-for-all match I just played, in the game. My in-game name is Chacha, and I noticed ...
Suggested by: chcaha (01 May, '25) Upvoted: 01 May, '25 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Error screen while trying to reconnect or short internet freeze

If my internet freezes for a second or two, 75% that evrything will be fine, but 25% that i will get bug report error message. Which i can not submit because it looks ...
Suggested by: Drobor (23 Apr, '25) Upvoted: 23 Apr, '25 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

multiplayer , 1v1

"Error occurred, game may unstable message". During an attack second player, near end of game. no ill effects and was able to complete game. 4/17 . Same thing ...
Suggested by: mlimoli (17 Apr, '25) Upvoted: 17 Apr, '25 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Ranked queue while ingame

So i just played a game and even when i was connected into my game i still had the "Team 3V3 looking for players" window on my screen. I was even able to accept a new ...
Suggested by: Kyuriam (07 Apr, '25) Upvoted: 07 Apr, '25 Comments: 0

Random 'Connection lost'

While you're in lobby/queue you randomly get kicked out with the 'connection lost' screen
Suggested by: Manevolent (25 Feb, '25) Upvoted: 25 Feb, '25 Comments: 0

Connecting to game stuck at top, penalty for leaving ranked

I joined a 3v3 ranked. When I got in someone on the opponents team didn't get in. Weidly I had connecting to game still on the top of my screen and there was no UI ...
Suggested by: TechnoMage (20 Feb, '25) Upvoted: 20 Feb, '25 Comments: 0

Game screwed itself when playing rat

Just storing here for now, know I need to post in bug thing. Game completely screwed while playing ranked rat on European Server (as no one plays any other server). ...
Suggested by: King (18 Jul, '24) Upvoted: 18 Jul, '24 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Ranked error

I can't que up for a ranked game I keep getting report this error screen I haven't been able to play for three days now non ranked works just fine
Suggested by: OneBillionOwls (05 Jul, '24) Upvoted: 05 Jul, '24 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Age of Vampires Mismatch Conquest Missions (Owl and Hounds)

While playing an Owl Conquest and attempting to complete the mission Age of Vampires my partner and I have different missions completed. I (playing the hounds) had my ...
Suggested by: Phrog (15 Jun, '24) Upvoted: 15 Jun, '24 Comments: 0

After Clicking Multiplayer Game Crashes

Hello, I am playing game on windows 11 directx. Bug is reproducable. After pressing anthing under multiplayer button, game crashes. Is game unstable or did you guys ...
Suggested by: Burak (14 May, '24) Upvoted: 15 May, '24 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

Random map na Ranked Game

We signed up for the queue in the ranked team game as normal. After some time, we discovered that the map we received was unbalanced.
Suggested by: [Crow] Jacenty (17 Dec, '23) Upvoted: 17 Dec, '23 Comments: 0

Worst visual bug (loading sreen)

The bug only appears in a multiplayer game, more often when there is a poor connection between players. win 10. - 64 Direct x Reproduse: go to the ...
Suggested by: Ismukane (17 Dec, '23) Upvoted: 17 Dec, '23 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer

"Almost ready" background covering screen in game

The game is loaded for everyone else, I am able to see the UI and interact with my villagers but my screen is covered in the loading background.
Suggested by: ZorangeZorange (29 Aug, '23) Upvoted: 29 Aug, '23 Comments: 0
Approved Multiplayer