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New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….

Original story (published on July 4, 2022) follows:

Part of the decades-old Ghost Recon franchise, Wildlands is a third-person tactical shooter that was released in March of 2017.

Based on a fictional version of Bolivia, the open-world title spans across several terrains like mountains, salt flats, and even deserts.

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And while the game was praised for its vast open world and visual fidelity, many criticized it for being empty and repetitive. In May this year, many also complained about stats not appearing or getting reset after a server outage.

Adding to the trouble, Ghost Recon: Wildlands players are now reporting that they are getting a Ribera-40002 error message and are unable to connect to the server (1,2,3,4,5).

Some tried configuring their router and forwarded ports, others turned off overlays and a bunch of players tried reinstalling the game but nothing seems to help fix the problem.

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I bought this game for me and three of my friends… we can’t even get online to play. I am brand new to this game….why TF is online play such a disaster? Are all Ubisoft games like this? Typical connection issues. Ribera errors. Spent countless hours digging in my router. Tried every trick in the book. We have not been able to have a single successful game since I bought it a week ago. I feel like such a sucker for purchasing it FOUR times. What a joke.
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CO-OP Completely Unplayable. Most of the time I’m unable to connect to servers, receiving a “Ribera-40002” error, and when I do end up connecting, I go to invite and receive a “Ribera-1000B” error. Me and some friends purchased the game a few days ago and it’s making me insanely angry that we can’t even play.
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Thankfully, Ubisoft Support has commented on the matter and said the developers are aware of the Ghost Recon: Wildlands issue where many are getting Ribera-40002 error message or are unable to connect.

Hey there, Dan! We’re aware of this issue and have reported it to the team so that they can look into this further. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused, but once we have any updates to share, they will be posted on our official social media.
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However, they did not share any ETA of when it will be fixed. With some reports dating back months, we hope Ubisoft quickly fixes the issue so Wildlands players can play the game.

When they do, we will be updating the article to let you know so keep checking this space.

Update 1 (July 11, 2022)

10:33 am (IST): A Redditor has suggested a workaround that might help you resolve error code ‘Ribera-40002’ issue. You can check it out below.

Workaround:

I just clicked on squad privacy (since that seems to be something that “changes” when we finally connect in the past)… and as soon as I clicked on squad privacy it changed my status to what I expected (moderate where I am now) and I was able to join right in.

you do still need to be online for a minute or two before this will work otherwise you run into another long term issue where it prepares session for a minute. (Source)

Update 2 (August 03, 2022)

09:05 am (IST): Many players have taken to social platforms such as Twitter to report that they are getting the ‘Ribera-40002’ error again.

@UbisoftSupport why is my Tom Clancy wildlands getting Ribera-40002. Everything else is working rainbow six siege is working (Source)

@Ubisoft are the servers for #ghostrecon woodlands down? Trying to link up with friends but I keep getting a server not available error code (Ribera-40002) Help (Source)

Fortunately, Ubisoft confirmed that they are aware of the issue and it’s something that they are currently investigating. The team also says that restarting the game could be a potential workaround for the problem.

Hey Adam! Ribera-40002 errors are something we’re currently investigating, but in the meantime you can try restarting the game whenever you encounter it, as that has worked as a temporary workaround for some players. (Source)

Update 3 (August 04, 2022)

11:29 am (IST): The game was under maintenance for an hour yesterday. However, it did not fix the ‘Ribera-40002’ error as fresh reports (1, 2, 3) are still coming in.

Update 4 (August 05, 2022)

10:27 am (IST): In the latest status update, Ubisoft support has confirmed that they are working to resolve ‘Ribera-40002’ error code as soon as possible. However, there’s still no ETA for the fix.

Hello Ghosts, We are aware of an issue affecting connectivity in #GhostReconWildlands and our teams are working to get this resolved as soon as possible. Please keep an eye on our official Discussions forums for any further news or updates (Source)

Update 5 (August 08, 2022)

03:23 pm (IST): Ubisoft recently addressed the connectivity issue with Far Cry 6 within a few hours.

And now Ghost Recon Wildlands players are furious and have taken to Twitter (1, 2, 3) to mock the game maker for taking too long to fix the same issue with their game. However, Ubisoft support says they are investigating it.

Hey there! Thanks for reaching out. The team is investigating this issue! Please check our post here for any future updates. >> (Source)

Update 6 (August 09, 2022)

11:30 am (IST): In the recent status update regarding the connectivity issue, Ubisoft support said that they are still investigating it. And yet there’s no ETA for the fix.

Update 8/8/2022 5:30pm EST: We are still investigating the connectivity issues in Ghost Recon Wildlands. Thank you for your patience. Please continue to watch this link for further updates. >> (Source)

Update 7 (August 10, 2022)

01:15 pm (IST): Some of those affected are now reporting (1, 2, 3, 4) that the issue with Ribera error has been resolved.

Update 8 (August 11, 2022)

06:02 pm (IST): Soon after players began reporting that they are able to access the game, it appears that the connectivity issue started popping up again.

It likely happened due to an overload on servers after gamers went on to check if the game is working fine on their end.

Update 9 (August 12, 2022)

04:50 pm (IST): Here’s a video tutorial on how you can resolve the Ribera error in Ghost Recon Wildlands.

Update 10 (August 15, 2022)

10:25 am (IST): Ubisoft has recently confirmed that they have resolved the server degradation issue with multiple games.

However, it appears that they didn’t fix the issue with Ghost Recon Wildlands as server issues with the game still persist.

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Update 11 (August 16, 2022)

01:12 pm (IST): Ubisoft support is now responding (1, 2, 3) to those affected by asking them what kind of error they are running into while playing Ghost Recon Wildlands and what region they are playing in. Also, there’s no ETA for the fix.

Update 12 (August 19, 2022)

06:08 pm (IST): In a recent acknowledgment, Ubisoft asked those affected to restart the game to fix the Ribera error. Also, they are investigating the issue and still there’s no ETA for the fix.

Heya Nelly, we haven’t decomissioned the wildlands servers but some players are reporting issues with connecting to multiplayer. We’re currently investigating, but if you’re receiving a Ribera error, you may be able to connect successfully by restarting the game. (Source)

Update 13 (August 22, 2022)

09:41 am (IST): It seems that there’s an ongoing outage with Ghost Recon Wildlands servers and many players are currently unable to access the game.

Unfortunately, Ubisoft support hasn’t yet acknowledged the problem. However, we’ll keep you updated with the latest development if and when we come across anything noteworthy.

Update 14 (August 23, 2022)

05:47 pm (IST): Here’s a potential workaround that might help you resolve the Ribera error. Also, you can check out the YouTube video for a better understanding.

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Update 15 (August 25, 2022)

06:29 pm (IST): Here’s another workaround that might help you fix the Ribera error. You can check it out below.

Workaround: I’ll just turn off the Wifi and launch the game then turn it back on. Problem solved. (Source)

Update 16 (August 26, 2022)

06:32 pm (IST): It has been several months since this issue popped up and still Ubisoft support is telling those affected that they don’t have any ETA for the fix.

Update 17 (August 30, 2022)

11:00 am (IST): In the latest status update regarding the Riberra error, a Ubisoft support staff member said that they are still investigating it and yet there’s no ETA for the fix.

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Update 18 (August 31, 2022)

05:36 pm (IST): One of those affected by the Ribera error noted that the support home page shows game server status as ‘working fine’.

And they’ve asked them to change the status as many players are currently facing issues with the game. Luckily, a Ubisoft support staff has acknowledged this request and said that they’ll escalate it to the team.

Update 19 (September 01, 2022)

05:42 pm (IST): A Redditor has suggested a video that might help you resolve the Ribera error in Ghost Recon Wildlands. You can check it out below.

Update 20 (September 05, 2022)

04:48 pm (IST): It has been more than a month after the reports of Ribera error began re-surfacing again and Ubisoft still says that they are investigating it and yet there’s no ETA for the fix.

No problem, and thanks for the info! We’re currently investigating connectivity issues to the game’s online services. We’ll be sure to add the info you provided to the report. In the meantime, please keep an eye on the following thread for updates. >> (Source)

Update 21 (September 06, 2022)

05:03 pm (IST): Here’s a workaround suggested by a player on YouTube that might help you resolve the Ribera error. You can check it out below and see if it helps.

– INVITE ONLY- do not try to join unless you’ve both been in game for at least 10 minutes.

– NAT Status: Anything but offline and you’ll be okay. Might take a bit longer to sync. OFFLINE seems to represent the server being full OR a technical error with the server. Usually the former. We need to “wait our turn” when our NAT status is offline. (Source)

Note: We have more such stories in our dedicated Ubisoft section so be sure to follow them as well.

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Anurag Chawake
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My fascination with technology and computers goes back to the days of Windows XP. Since then, I have been tinkering with OS, mobile phones, and other things. When I am not working on anything, you will find me enjoying video games on some Discord server.

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