Battlefield 1 Error Code 1 doesn’t let a player use specific/rented servers or in worst cases, any of the servers. The error can be encountered at any time: whether you are spectating a game, playing a match on a private server, or during matchmaking. This guide will tell you how to deal with the problem and return to the battlefield.
Error Code 1 can be generally avoided with a stable internet connection and keeping Battlefield updated. That being said, players with the best connection and the latest versions of the game have also run into the issue. Most of the player-stated remedies have worked while EA is yet to present the solutions.
Reasons For Battlefield Error Code 1
If you are encountering the message ‘An Unknown error occurred. Error code: 1’, it can be due to a multitude of issues. Corrupted game files or a bug might be preventing you from assessing the Battlefield servers. In other cases, you may have been banned by the admin of a private server.
How To Fix Battlefield 1 Error Code 1?
Players encountering error code 1 on rented/private servers have no option but to select a different server after a few minutes. Being banned by a server admin means that you cannot re-login into that game. For other cases, here are ways to remedy Battlefield 1 Error Code 1 and get back into the shooter action:
Power Cycle The Consoles
Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (PS4) users can power cycle their consoles in the hopes of getting rid of Battlefield 1 Error Code 1. After holding the X button for 10 seconds on Xbox or the power button on PS4, wait for the game to close. Then unplug the power cable of the device, wait five seconds, and plug it in. Turn on the console and re-open Battlefield to check if the issue persists.
Restart the PC or Battlefield
PC users can restart Battlefield after closing the game from the Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) or from the Steam/EPIC Games launcher. Restart can erase the bug that causes Error Code 1 to appear. Alternatively, you can restart your Windows 11 PC by clicking the Start icon on the bottom-left side of the screen –> Power –> Restart.
Erase Local Saved Game Files
PlayStation 4 users need to follow these simple steps to erase their local save game files and clear up memory:
- Go to the Settings menu and then choose the ‘Application Saved Data Management’ option.
- Choose the System Storage option and manually select the game files you want to delete.
- Click OK to confirm the changes. Obviously, erasing saved data means losing progress.
Xbox users need to follow a similar route:
- Navigate to Settings –> Console –> Storage Devices.
- Select “Clear Local Saved Games” and manually select the game files, after which the system will restart.
Windows PC users can simply erase their saved data by searching for the files on their computer. This can remedy Battlefield 1 Error Code 1.
Start Matchmaking & Then Quickly Close the Game
One of the solutions mentioned by a Reddit user is to start matchmaking in a Quick Match, close the game, and then log in to Battlefield. This is only applicable for players encountering Battlefield 1 Error Code 1 while being matched with other players.
- Press the Quick Match option in Battlefield and then instantly close the game on PC.
- After a couple of seconds, open the application and attempt to access the server.
The game could operate normally as the sudden exit helps reconfigure specific game settings that might be hampering the user.
Contact The EA Support Team
Tag EA Help on Twitter or register your query about Battlefield 1 Error Code 1 with the EA Player Help page. This is the last alternative when all the aforementioned fixes don’t work. Players who contacted customer care regarding the same issue have been presented with solutions within 24 hours.
That’s all the fixes for Battlefield 1 Error Code 1. The reoccurring error can be frustrating and can be solved with a few simple steps.
