What is ‘MHW error code 50382-mw1’ in Windows PC/Xbox/PlayStation?
If you are experiencing ‘MHW error code 50382-mw1’ error in Windows PC/Xbox/PlayStation while you are trying to do a story quest together with one or multiple friends, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Monster Hunter World (MHW)’ game: Monster Hunter: World (MHW) is action role-playing game designed and developed, and published by Capcom and 5th mainline instalment in the Monster Hunter series of games. This game is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows OS based devices. In this game, players takes the role of the player-created character who travels to the ‘New World’, an unpopulated landmass filled with monsters, to join Research Commission that studies the land from their central command base of Astera.
However, several users or Monster Hunter: World game players reported that they faced ‘MHW error code 50382-mw1’ error while they tried to do a story quest together with one or multiple friends. This error indicates that you are unable to join your friend on Monster Hunter World game in your Windows PC/Xbox One/PlayStation 4 and every time you receive ‘MHW error code 50382-mw1’ error when you are attempting.
The possible reasons behind this error can be the UPnP not supported by the router, WiFi connection is destabilizing connection, Capcom servers need to be adjusted to your network and in-game server browser max ping is too high. This issue can be occurred usually if you have an older router and is not support the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). In such case, you need to open some ports used by the Monster Hunter World (MHW) game manually.
Monster Hunter World game error can also be occurred on laptops that have both network cable and WiFi network connected at same time. You can disable WiFi connection in order to fix the issue. Another possible reason behind the issue can be the Capcom servers that might need to be adjusted that Co-up play is stable. This error can also be occurred if your network connection is not steady enough to support default Steam Settings of 5000 pings/minute. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix MHW error code 50382-mw1 in Windows PC/Xbox One/PlayStation 4?
Method 1: Disconnect WiFi network [For PC]
This method is applicable for Windows PC/laptop. If you are facing this error on your PC/laptop that is using both wired and wireless connection, you might need to disable WiFi connection/component in order to fix the issue. Try disabling WiFi connection in your Windows PC/laptop and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 2: Create Steam Network shortcut with ‘-nofriendsui parameter’
Several users reported that they were able to fix the issue by creating desktop shortcut of Steam game and used a series of launching parameters.
Step 1: Open ‘Steam Client’ in Windows 10 via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Library’, right-click on ‘Monster Hunter World’ game and select ‘Create Desktop Shortcut’
Step 2: Now, right-click on created desktop shortcut and select ‘Properties’. In the opened window, click ‘Shortcut’ tab, add ‘-nofriendsui –udp’ at the end of ‘Target’ field and click ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ button to save the changes
Step 3: One done, launch the game via game shortcut you created and check if the error is resolved. If not, repeat the above steps and add ‘-nofriendsui -tcp’ parameter this time and save the changes, and check if the error is resolved.
Method 3: Change In-game matchmaking browsing ping to 250
Step 1: Open ‘Steam Client’ and go to ‘Steam > Settings’
Step 2: In Settings page, select ‘In-game’ and go to the bottom where it says In-game server browser: Max pings/minutes and change the default settings ‘Automatic 50000’ to ‘250’
Step 3: Finally, click ‘OK’ button to save the changes and check if the error is resolved.
Method 4: Forward some ports in you router
Capcom officially recommends that you forward some ports used by Monster Hunter World game if you are facing connectivity issues or instability.
Step 1: Type ‘cmd’ in ‘Windows Search Box’ and press ‘SHIFT + ENTER’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Type ‘ipconfig’ command and hit ‘Enter’ keys to execute to get Ethernet Adapter overview. Find ‘Default Gateway’ of your connected internet network and copy it. This is your router address.
Step 3: Now, open your browser and insert the router IP address you coped and hit ‘Enter’ key to open the page
Step 4: Login into router login page by entering your router username and password
Step 5: You will need to find IP address of computer on console that is running the game. In Windows PC, you can do this easily using ‘step 1 to step 2’. On Xbo One, go to ‘Settings > Network > Advanced Settings’ and on PS4, go to ‘Settings > network > View Connection Status’
Step 6: Now, you have the IP address of the device that is running, go to ‘router settings’ page and look for ‘Port forwarding’ setting and open the connection posts required by the game. Here the list of ports used by the game according to various platforms:
PC
- TCP: 27015-27030,27036-27037
- UDP: 4380,27000-27031,27036
PlayStation 4
- TCP: 1935,3478-3480
- UDP: 3074,3478-3479
Xbox One
- TCP: 3074
- UDP: 88,500,3074,3544,4500
Step 7: Once done, save the changes and check if you can play Monster Hunter World game without any issue.
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Conclusion
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