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If you’re receiving error messages on Xbox while partying up with friends or friends are unable to accept your lobby invite these steps will get the group back together!
About Parties and Lobby Invites
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as an in game party system that allows you to create a party for matchmaking or to start a private match. For cross play Xbox One players will only be able to connect with other Xbox One players. Xbox Series S/X players will be able to party up with PS5 and PC players through our in game party system. Learn more about how to create a party and cross play here.
To start a private lobby select Play > Create Lobby to get a lobby invite code for additional players. To use a lobby code, select Play > Join Lobby!
Enable Crossplay Xbox Series
On Xbox Series crossplay must be enabled through online privacy settings by doing the following:
Press X button on Xbox Controller then go to Profile and System
Select Settings > Account > Privacy and Online Safety > Xbox Privacy > View Details and Customize > Communication and Multiplayer
Select Allow for the drop down on "You can join cross-network play"
Learn more about how to join parties and crossplay here.
Check your NAT Type
When troubleshooting connection errors you may run into a situation where your Xbox says you have a strict NAT. This means that you will only be able to connect to other players that also have a Strict NAT. The steps below give steps to open your NAT and allow you to have better connectivity with your friends.
How do I find and change my NAT Type?
Navigate to Xbox Troubleshoot NAT errors and Multiplayer Game Issues to learn more about NAT Errors on Xbox
- Test your Network connection on your Xbox to find your NAT Type.
- Press the Xbox button on the controller, then choose Profile & system > Settings > General > Network settings.
- Under Current Network Status, the NAT Type field displays your current NAT type.
- Port forward the Xbox services ports below through your router.
- You may need to contact the Manufacturer of your router or contact your ISP to determine the correct steps to make the next set of changes
- Ports to Forward: TCP: 53, 80, 3074 UDP: 53, 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500
- Restart your Xbox to ensure the changes take effect.