waiting for server
game loads and then stays stuck with a black screen saying "Waiting for server". Its been happening for the last two days. a friend has the same issue for a week now..
My internet and laptop are fine; this is an issue with arena..
Please help
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Coling#41054 commented
I have the same issue on PC and on Mobile device.
Stuck at the final step of the color challenge "waiting for the server". -
Tinivuel#38513 commented
I have the same exact issue. Stuck at waiting for the server at the color challange final. Any fix yet?
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Nosab#38026 commented
Same issue as described
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IDontSpendMoneyOnThis#19804 commented
So far I only get the endless "waiting for server" when I try to find a player match to finish my color challenges. I havent been able to complete any of the challenges due to this happening every single time I try.
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Putoniow#81166 commented
Same issue as most people below, can't even begin the last color challenge match
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BossRaider130#97517 commented
I've been having the exact same issue as Sigmar#80778 below. I downloaded the game last night, and now am stuck on the "Waiting for the Server..." screen at the final color challenge match. I went through the same fix attempts as the others here, but I hoped things would be better today.
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Janus Petrykov#87778 commented
@Sigmar#80778
I'm having the same exact issue here. I just installed this game. I went through the tutorial and then I got stuck on the "quest" to finish the colour challenge. I tried everything except for buying an American VPN which a video online suggests might resolve the problem. What I did try, however, is rebooting my computer, reinstalling MTG Arena, flushing my DNS and doing a Winsock reset, changing my DNS server, and messing with the port-forwarding (which required me rebooting my router and having to go through a rigmarole with my ISP). So far I've wasted about 3 hours of my time and the game is still not working.
The best part is, I quit playing video games about 6 years ago and this is my very first experience trying to play again. Really frustrating.
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Eloy_1er#05002 commented
I have the exact same issue as Sigmar#80778 since yesterday...
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Mai1338#71175 commented
Having the exact same issue as Simgar#80778, to the letter.
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Apex#10171 commented
I'm experiencing the exact same issue as Sigmar#80778. Only installed MGTA a few days ago. trying to complete the color challenges and get stuck "waiting for the server" on the final match.
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Sigmar#80778 commented
I just started playing the game, went through the tutorial and am now issued the "quest" to finish the colour challenge with my first match against a real player. The "Waiting for the Server" spinning wheel of death sucks all motivation out of me to actually get into the game.
And no, WOTC agent, there is no troubleshooting necessary: The install is fresh, Windows10 is up to date, and my internet connection is fine. I play lots of online games, all without issues. Your game is the only one that prevents me from actually playing it. Considering how many players give you this feedback, you might want to see that the problem is indeed on your part. Well, good luck getting my money now...
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AlbeDarned#15742 commented
Same issue (still). Play one match, "Waiting for server" have to close and launch again. I would think WOTC would have someone able to handle the issue working the weekend with an event going on...
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MACK#29255 commented
Today during my MTG arena open I have had the "waiting for server alot". Mainly between matches. It was only after matches so just annoying. But during my second event it happened during a match. No option to report a bug, nothing. I ended up closing and reopening and it displayed a match loss. I have not had this problem before. I am assuming it is related to the tournament.
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Clabian#67316 commented
I was considering joining the Arena Open today until I kept getting stuck on the "waiting for the server" window... This is very discouraging. I've had so much of my time wasted today between matches or even just trying to navigate MTGA. I've tried closing/ restarting the program and my computer. I missed a few draft picks while in Premier Draft earlier due to this issue and while trying to play the draft have spent almost an hour "waiting for the server" window. I would like my coins refunded and the issue to be fixed so I can play in the future. No one likes their time wasted. I feel bad for those participating in the Sealed Open dealing with this all day.
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AussieVegeta#91930 commented
Driving me nuts too, just keeps spinning... happening after games (win or loose) and now I’ve closed and re-opened and just sitting there spinning, can’t even get in!!!
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goldsword84#66687 commented
Black screen after game stuck with waiting for server message.
Restarted computer, played 1 more game, again black screen after the match with waiting for server. -
CasualSphinx#65921 commented
This is happening on 05/08/2021. It seems others are having this issue today, as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/n7sh65/endless_waiting_for_the_server_startup_screen/
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Duciferscruff#28165 commented
This happens to me only when i play brawl games with any deck other than my mono red deck. Which is painful as I just bought like 200 dollars of gems for packs and my new deck can't even be used.
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Machinea#41310 commented
At least your game let you back in.....
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QuantJock#66525 commented
Sorry to tell you once it you get it installed, it doesn't get any better.
UncaMonkey nails it on the head. 4 minutes game play 10 minutes waiting on the server and possible restart.
But you know Wizards is raking in the dough and providing customer service of grade FAILING.