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Troubleshooting Stronghold 2: How to Fix Common Problems and Isuses


    Stronghold 2: Steam Edition down?   Stronghold 2 not working  


Common fixes:

  1. Clear the Cache of Your PC or Console
  2. Update Stronghold 2 game Licenses (PS Only).
  3. Power cycling your console (PlayStation 4 & Xbox One): Turn off your console » unplug power-cable for 1min. » Plug power-cable back » restart console » Run Stronghold 2 again.
  4. Install Missing Multiplayer packages.

How to Fix Stronghold 2 Game Server Connection Problems:


  1. Reset Winsock:
    • Press » Search bar » and type CMD. Now, Right-click Command Prompt when it comes up as a result and select Run as administrator.
      In Command Prompt, type 'netsh winsock reset' and hit Enter (on your keyboard).
      Now, Restart your computer and Launch Stronghold 2 and check if the issue persists.
  2. Close all other Internet connected apps.
  3. Restart your network (modem or wi-fi).


Contact FireFly Studios Customer Service

If the problem still persists, contact FireFly Studios customer support. Here is how:

  1. Open email client
  2. Provide all neccessary details about the issues you're experiencing.
  3. Send your email to [email protected]

ABOUT THE GAME



Stronghold 2: Steam Edition allows players to experience true ‘castle life’ gameplay. Entertain your subjects or rule with an iron fist, dispensing medieval justice to overworked and malnourished peasants. With powerful barons jostling for power over a disintegrating kingdom, it is up to you to stem the tides of ambition and unite the land under the one true King! With an intricate economy, siege warfare, crime and punishment systems and classic medieval events, this highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Stronghold comes packed with new additions to classic Stronghold gameplay.Key FeaturesStronghold Reforged – Enjoy Steam multiplayer, Workshop, achievements, visual enhancements, new maps and more!Rule as You Desire – Rehabilitate or simply execute thieving peasants using everything from gibbets to gallows!Simulate Castle Life – Duel inside buildings, hold lavish banquets or build a war economy and lay siege to rival lords.Take the Crown – Gain Honour by title, strategy or force and dominate the new ‘Kingmaker’ skirmish mode.Craft Custom Maps – Create and share custom scenarios via Steam Workshop using the in-game map editor.Besiege Your Friends – Battle up to eight players online in Kingmaker and Deathmatch game modes.Steam EditionBuilding on the sim gameplay of the original Stronghold, Stronghold 2 allows players to rule as they please and still conquer each skirmish. Unhappy peasants turn to crime and must be punished, rival lords can raise entire armies on their title alone and sieges must be fought tooth and nail, with close combat taking place inside castle structures! Stronghold 2 Online extends this gameplay to competitive multiplayer for up to eight players over Steam, with offline skirmish mode also available against computer-controller opponents.Created exclusively for Steam, Stronghold 2: Steam Edition comes with Steam multiplayer support, achievements, a new map pack, digital art book, soundtrack and trading cards. The Steam Edition also updates...

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