Board games have been the talk of the town lately, and with the ongoing pandemic, gamers have turned to games like Among Us and Fall Guys. Among Us, in particular, has quickly become one of the most popular games today, mainly due to the fact that it is free to play on mobile devices and its very low system requirements. Although the game is very minimalistic, bugs and glitches can often be found in the game. One of the major bugs being “Reliable Packet 1” has become very prominent lately and has plagued the game servers constantly. Although problematic, it is not a major problem and can be solved easily. Here is a short guide on how to fix Reliable Packet 1 error in Among Us.
What is Reliable Packet Error 1?
Anyone familiar with online games, in general, knows that server overload can be a real troublemaker, especially when the game is very popular. The error revolves around server capacity and multiple people trying to enter simultaneously. This essentially overloads the server and players end up with the “Reliable Packet 1” error notification on their screen.
A single server can only accommodate a fixed number of players, and until someone leaves, the chances of the “Reliable Packet 1” error appearing are quite high.
How to Fix Reliable Packet Error 1?
Fixing the “Reliable Packet 1” error is quite simple. Currently, there are three server options in the game, namely North America, Europe, and Asia. If one of the servers frequently shows the “Reliable Packet 1” error, it is better to switch to another server because the previous one may be overcrowded at this time.
Since pings don't really affect gameplay in Among Us, switching servers isn't a problem. Among Us is not a traditional online game where ping is very important.
It is also possible that the error occurs due to poor connectivity or poor routing. Resetting the Wi-Fi should work most of the time, and if the error persists, it's best to wait, as the problem is most likely on the server side.
It is important to note that Among Us started out as an indie game, so the likelihood of the server size being mid-tier is quite high. However, with the growing popularity and new media, the server size is expected to increase. We could also potentially see new servers added as the game only gets bigger and better.
