Rocket League Sideswipe just launched (on mobile only), and players are already having issues with the servers. In particular, an error message stating “Reconnecting to Online Match – Request timed out” is preventing players from enjoying the game. Those eager to participate in some 2D multiplayer car mayhem are looking for a way to fix this issue, which we provide below.
How to fix “Reconnecting to Online Match – Request timed out error” in Rocket League Sideswipe
Fixing the “Reconnecting to Online Match” error in Rocket League Sideswipe requires patience. This is because it’s likely not caused by anything on the player’s end. Instead, the game servers are either down or being flooded with players trying to connect.
The “request timed out” part of the error means that the servers didn’t respond in the allotted amount of time. This is the sort of thing we see happen whenever games launch. Thousands of players all try to connect at once and overstrain the servers. The best fix is to try later once things have stabilized.
However, there are a few things users can try if they think the issue is on their end:
Reboot your device
Sometimes fixing connection issues is as easy as rebooting the device. Users experiencing the Reconnecting to Online Match error when trying to connect to Rocket League Sideswipe should restart their phone (or other device) and try to play again.
Reset your router and modem
Those affected by this issue should try to reset their router and modem. Again, sometimes this is all it takes to set things right when it comes to connection problems.
Uninstall and reinstall Rocket League Sideswipe
While it’s rare these days, files can get corrupted, which could cause an error message to appear. If the game repeatedly times out, players should uninstall it and reinstall it to ensure that corruption isn’t an issue.
