How to fix ARAU0297 error in ARC Raiders – Destructoid

This is an online game ARK Raiders Sometimes there are network issues that cause players to become stuck, unable to connect, or end up in long queues that can last an hour or more.

One error that comes up from time to time is ARAU0297 error, which indicates serious connection problems that are preventing your Internet from establishing a connection with the game servers.

So here's how you can try to fix it.

Explanation of error ARAU0297 in ARC Raiders

As an online game ARK Raiders tends to experience network problems from time to time. Image via Embark Studios

ARAU0297 the error appears every time something happens ARK Raiders' servers on the backend. This indicates that it is not you who should solve the problem, but the developers who maintain a healthy connection with the players on the official website. ARK Raiders Discord, along with other platforms.

If the developers indicated that there was indeed a server failure, which we follow in our article on dedicated server status.then you don't need to fix anything, the developers will do it for you in due time. Just close the game and wait.

If there really are no active server failures and you are the only one having problems, then this fix may help you on PC and some other platforms. Users report that ARK Raiders you can get confused if your time zone settings are incorrect, which is not unique to this game as other services tend to crash for the same reason.

To apply this solution, follow these steps (Windows users):

  • Close ARK Raiders.
  • Close Steam completely.
  • Go to the bottom right corner of the screen and right-click on the time and date.
  • Choose Set date and time.
  • If checked, uncheck Set time zone automaticallyor check it if it is turned off.
  • If it is greyed out, go to Location Settings above it and turn them on, which will allow you to check the settings.
  • Enable it again if you disabled it.
  • Do the same for Set time automatically.
  • Launch Steam using administrator rights.
  • Try to play ARK Raiders again.

Some users have reported that setting the correct time zone has resolved the error code above, as inaccurate time and date settings can and will cause problems with various online services, including, apparently, ARK Raiders. Rebooting your device, contacting your ISP, or contacting Embark support are next steps if all else fails.


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