Many Bungie veterans will get not-so-pleasant flashbacks of the Anteater error code, which has now invaded Marathon. Out of all the errors, however, this one is among the most annoying, as it usually pops up during a match or just by browsing the in-game menu, and eventually leads to a disconnect. If you’re experiencing this technical hiccup, here we have a quick guide on how to fix the error code Anteater in Marathon.
Fixing Error Code Anteater in Marathon
First, we need to explain a bit what error code Anteater is in Marathon. In short and without getting too technical, it is an issue that happens when there’s packet loss in the game, meaning that it is tied to connectivity problems, be it from you or from Bungie’s servers, although it is almost always the former.
While the above certainly sounds frustrating, your connection being part of the problem means you can work on fixing the error faster, instead of waiting for an official fix. So, with that in mind, here are a few things that tend to work when tackling this issue.
- Momentarily using a VPN
- Now, this workaround is a bit perilous, as tampering with your connection could get your account in trouble. However, several players have reported that using a VPN to log into the game once and then turning it off usually fixes the packet loss problem. Yet, it isn’t always a guaranteed fix, as some have still reported that they are getting the Anteater error, even with a VPN.
- Switch to a wired connection
- The next workaround is using a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi. Packet losses often occur due to having an unstable connection, so switching to wired will vastly improve that and even prevent some other issues from arising.
- Waiting for an official fix
- This might sound a bit frustrating, but the truth is that it could also be an issue on Bungie’s end, and saturated servers could be tampering with players’ connectivity. This often happens whenever a new major update launches, so the best thing you can do is wait a couple of hours before logging in.
The truth is that there isn’t a magic one-and-done fix that will get rid of error code Anteater in Marathon. Still, trying the above solutions is worth it, as some of them have let players get back into the game without disconnecting mid-game. Then again, as we always say, it might be better to just wait a bit until the studio fixes this problem.
