Escape from Tarkov Error 213: Possible reasons and fixes

Escape from Tarkov has finally launched on Steam, but the release has been a bit shaky so far, with the game currently sitting at a Mixed rating. A lot of performance-related issues have been reported, and Error 213 is one of the most common ones encountered by players. This error prevents them from even launching the game, which could be frustrating for many.

There are a few simple steps that could potentially fix this error in the Steam version of Escape from Tarkov.

How to potentially fix Error 213 in Escape from Tarkov on Steam

This error code has been a common issue for years and is likely related to server load, especially during peak traffic. Before trying more detailed steps, restart your system and relaunch the game. Additionally, make sure that your internet connection is stable.

Looking for Crossword hints & solutions? Check out latest NYT Mini Crossword Answers, LA Times Crossword Answers, and Atlantic Crossword Answers

If the abovementioned steps did not help, proceed to try the following methods:

Verify the game files

Corrupt or missing files may also trigger Error 213. Here's a step-by-step guide to verify the game files on Steam:

Open Steam and go to your Library.
Find Escape from Tarkov and go to its Properties.
Go to Installed Files and choose Verify Integrity of Game Files.
Wait for it to complete, then restart the system.

Reinstall the game and run as an administrator

If the problem continues, try reinstalling the game. After reinstallation, follow these steps to run the game as an admin:

Go to the game's installation folder and find EscapeFromTarkov.exe.
Right-click and go to Properties.
Go to the Compatibility tab.
Enable the Run this program as an administrator option.

Allow the game through the firewall

Sometimes the error may happen because the connection to the game is blocked by a firewall. Here's how to allow Escape from Tarkov through the Windows Firewall:

Go to Windows Security.
Click on Firewall and Network Protection.
Select the option that reads Allow an app through firewall.
Click Change settings and then press Allow another app.
Browse and select EscapeFromTarkov.exe.
Make sure that both Private and Public boxes are checked.
If not, check them and click OK.

That's all the possible ways to fix Error 213 in Escape from Tarkov. If none of them work, you can contact the game' technical support here.

Read more related articles here:

Are you stuck on today's Wordle? Our Wordle Solver will help you find the answer.

Edited by Harshit Singh