Fix The Last Caretaker Connection Problems
**The Last Caretaker** has connection, matchmaking, or disconnect issues. This is a *confirmed issue* with known solutions.
Network issues in games can be caused by server-side problems, ISP routing, firewall rules, or NAT type restrictions. Some issues are temporary and resolve with server maintenance.
**What's causing it:**
• session sync delay (68% likely)
• server overload (52% likely)
Follow these steps to fix it:
1. increase timeout window.
2. retry handshake logic.
3. Flush your DNS cache: open Command Prompt as Admin → run `ipconfig /flushdns` then `ipconfig /release` and `ipconfig /renew`.
4. Switch to a public DNS (Google: 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4, Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1) in your network adapter settings.
5. Disable VPN/proxy if active — they add latency and can cause matchmaking failures.
💡 *Quick tip:* Check the game's official server status page or @DownDetector before troubleshooting locally.