If you love to play third-person co-op action RPG shooter games, then The First Descendant is finally here. Now you can enjoy the challenging boss fights on various gaming platforms including PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. However, many players are running into a “Matchmaking error ME0008” and are having difficulty progressing in the game. Some other errors in the game include the DirectX 12 error and the shader crash. If you are running into a matchmaking error, here we will show you all potential methods to resolve it.
How to Fix The First Descendant Matchmaking Error ME0008
We have seen a lot of reports where players are complaining that whether they try to enter the game privately or publicly, they see a matchmaking error ME0008 in The First Descendant. But don’t fret and go through all possible solutions in this guide so that this error won’t hinder your progress.
Close Other Apps and Programs
Before anything else, make sure no other apps and programs are running in the background when playing The First Descendant. Additionally, refrain from using any third-party programs. Once done, relaunch the game and check if you are still running into the same error.
Switch Your Internet Connection
Another workaround you can try is to switch from a WiFi connection to data or vice versa and check which connection works better. In case you are connecting to the data, check your signals which must be strong enough to play massive online games like The First Descendant.
Clear Download Cache
This is one of the classic solutions to fix this error.
– Launch Steam
– Click on the Steam Icon >> Settings
– Go to Downloads tab (On the left)
– Then, click on “Clear Cache” (On the right)
Tweak Launch Options Settings
If the above method doesn’t work, try tweaking in Launch Options settings.
– Go to the Steam Library.
– Click on the game The First Descendant.
– Then, click on the Settings icon >> Properties >> Installed Files and go to Launch Options.
– Now, change –dx11 (If it is –dx12) or vice versa.
That’s all you can try fixing “Matchmaking error ME0008” in The First Descendant. Do not miss to let us know in the comments below which particular method has worked for you.
