Can’t figure out why Fall Guys won’t quit after a match?
Since Fall Guys was released, this issue has been present, and it seems to be regular problem players have to deal with while playing. While Fall Guys’ team is doing their best to resolve the matter, it just keeps going back.
If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume that your match refuses to end even if a winner has been declared.
When the main screen doesn’t load after the match, you cannot queue for another round unless you force quit Fall Guys. This is really inconvenient as you have to wait for the game to reload after every match.
Usually, this problem occurs on Fall Guys due to unexpected bugs and glitches.
However, it can also be due to slow internet connections, server-related issues, or corrupted installation packages.
In this guide, we’ll show you what to do if Fall Guys won’t quit after a match.
Let’s get started!
1. Check Fall Guys Servers.
Before doing anything on your system, you should first identify where the problem is coming from. You can do this by visiting Fall Guys’ Public Issue Tracker to check if the issue is on Fall Guys’ end or your device.
If there’s a reported problem on Fall Guys, you don’t have to do anything but wait.
However, if the servers are working as they should, proceed to the next solution below to start troubleshooting the issue on your device.
2. Try Spamming the Exit Key.
For some players, they were able to exit their matches without closing the game by spamming the exit key. Hit the ESC key on your keyboard multiple times and see if you can get to the main screen.
If not, head to the next solution for a more permanent fix.
3. Verify Your Game Files.
Broken or missing game files could also be the reason Fall Guys won’t quit after a match. The game may be having difficulties accessing or locating a specific file or resource, preventing it from loading the main screen.
To fix this, check the guide below to repair Fall Guys’ game files:
- First, open Steam on your PC and go to your Library.
- After that, right-click on Fall Guys and choose Properties.
- Lastly, access the Local Files tab and click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
Once done, go back to Fall Guys, play another game and check if it still won’t quit after the match.
4. Check Your Network Connection.
Network interruptions could also cause Fall Guys to get stuck when the match ends. To avoid this, ensure that your internet is at its optimal state before playing. Run a test using Fast.com to measure your network’s current upload and download speed.
If your connection is slow or unstable, reboot your modem to re-establish the link between your router and your service provider’s servers.
Perform another test after restarting your device to check if the problem is solved. Report the issue to your ISP if your network continues to run slow and ask them to fix their service.
5. Refresh Your System Cache (Playstation).
This issue on Fall Guys could also occur on Playstation consoles. If you experience this problem on your Playstation 4 and 5, just refresh your system cache, and the problem should go away.
Shut down your console normally and unplug it from the outlet for 30 seconds. Once done, reconnect it to the power source and check if Fall Guys still won’t quit after a match.
6. Reinstall the Game.
If Fall Guys still won’t quit after a match, the last thing you can do is reinstall the game. This will ensure that you’re using the latest version of the game and there are no corrupted or missing game files on your system.
For Windows users, here’s how you can reinstall Fall Guys:
- First, open Steam on your PC and go to your Library.
- After that, right-click on Fall Guys and point your cursor to the Manage tab.
- Now, click on Uninstall to delete the game.
- Lastly, access the Steam Store and reinstall Fall Guys from there.
If you’re using a Playstation, see the steps below to reinstall Fall Guys:
- Highlight Fall Guys in your main screen and press the Options key on your controller.
- Next, choose Delete and follow the prompts to remove the game.
- Finally, go to the Playstation Store to reinstall Fall Guys.
Once done, play a few games to check if Fall Guys will still get stuck after a match.
7. Report the Problem to Fall Guys.
At this point, we suggest letting the experts handle the situation if none of the solutions above worked for you.
Visit Fall Guys’ Help Center and contact their team to report the issue you’ve been experiencing on the game. While waiting for a response, you can also browse the guides on their page and see if you can find alternative solutions.
That ends our guide for fixing Fall Guys if it won’t quit after a match on your device. If you have other questions, please let us know in the comment section, and we’ll do our best to answer them.
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