XDefiant has crossed over 7 million players, shattering everyone’s expectations, including the developers. With so many players, there are bound to be some issues and errors that will pop up for some parts of the player base. It also means the server will be under heavy load, which can cause problems like the error code Bravo-08 in XDefiant, but here is what you need to know on how to fix it.
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XDefiant Error Code Bravo-08 Fix
The usual solutions, such as restarting the game, restarting your console or PC, and restarting your router, work to fix the XDefiant error code Bravo-08. However, in most cases, the cause of this error is related to Ubisoft servers.
Check the XDefiant server status first. If the servers are working fine, then the issue is likely on your end. In that case, below are some solutions that can fix the XDefiant error code Bravo-08.
Verify Game Files
Sometimes, this error can be caused by corrupt or broken files in the game’s directory. So here is how you can verify your files for XDefiant:
- Open Ubisoft Connect.
- Right-click on XDefiant in your library and select “Properties”.
- In the new menu that pops up, navigate to the “Installation” tab.
- Here, click the “Verify Files” button and wait for the files to be verified.
- Once it finishes, boot up the game and check if the error code Bravo-08 persists.
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Reinstall the Game
Some errors and discrepancies in the game files that can be caused during updates won’t be fixed even after verifying the files. So, another option is to delete the game and install a fresh copy of XDefiant onto your PC.
All your progress and unlocks are tied to your Ubisoft account, which you use to log on to Ubisoft Connect, so you will not lose your data if you delete the game.
Turn Off Input-based Matchmaking
Some players have found an unconventional fix for error code Bravo-08 in XDefiant: turning off input-based matchmaking. As bad as it may sound, this can work as a temporary solution, but you will now have to matchmake with players on different inputs than you, which can cause some unfair games.
Here is how you can turn off input-based matchmaking in XDefiant:
- Go to Settings in XDefiant
- Head to the “Matchmaking & Account” tab.
- Click on the “Input-Based Matchmaking” toggle to ensure it is off.
Apart from the basic fixes like restarting your router and game, these solutions above should fix the XDefiant error code Bravo-08. If not, make sure you stay up to date on XDefiant Twitter and XDefiant Discord server for any news regarding this issue.
