Still getting ''retrieving host information'' screen while im trying to play w my friends on epic,any suggestions?Īpart from complaints on Twitter, there are also numerous threads from players on CIV's official sub-reddit page with more or less complains of the same issue.

Here are a few reports from Twitter:Īlso Read | How To Get The True Ending In Piggy Chapter 12? True Ending Explained Most players were stuck with a ‘retrieving host information’ error as they tried to play the game with their friends. Users have been encountering a number of issues while connecting to online services, and it seems that the game’s Multiplayer mode has taken a considerable hit. It appears that Civilization 6 has been suffering from similar connection issues that plagued GTA 5 when it was announced as a giveaway. Epic Games Support Status website has logged a number of issues related to the game, with a major focus on the company’s launcher and online services not working for users. Since the game has gone live on the Epic Games Store, there has been a huge amount of traffic on the servers with fans rushing to get their free copy of the game. However, it can now be downloaded as a freebie until 11 AM EDT on May 28, 2020.įor gamers who have never played Civilization 6 or earlier games in the series, it’s a long-running turn-based strategy game which is also available on gaming consoles however, it is best played on PC.Īlso Read | Apex Legends The First Piece Hampered By Server Outages Respawn Issues Fix CIV 6 multiplayer not working The game is ridiculously popular among fans and generally costs £49.99 on the online service. Civilization 6 was announced as the next massive free title on the Epic Games Store, replacing GTA 5 last Thursday.

Civilization 6 multiplayer lagging out