Gang Beasts: Temporary Fixes for Unable to Join Lobby

A guide to temporarily fix the “Unable to join lobby” error and infinite loading screen when joining a friend’s lobby.

Temporary Fixes for Unable to Join Lobby

Last verified: June 6, 2026 Success rate: ~90%


Steps

  1. Restart your game.
  2. Create a new online lobby, then leave it.
  3. Join your friend’s lobby.

Important Notes

  • If you already joined a friend’s lobby during the current session, you must fully restart the game before following the steps above.
  • Remove all mods before attempting to join.
  • Stay focused on the game – don’t alt-tab or click away until you’ve successfully joined.

What This Fixes

  • The “Unable to join lobby” error message
  • Infinite loading screen when joining a friend’s lobby