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Online multiplayer matches on PC and Console are incorrectly taking place in a server / data center that does not correspond to the nearest location of the lobby's players, resulting in 100+ to 200+ ping for all 10 players regardless if the server has been set to UAE (on PC) or if the server shown on the main menu is UAE (Console).

This issue seems to only affect the UAE North data center / server and has been persistent since March 10th /11th 2022.

Players who usually get hosted on UAE North based on proximity to the server are now are being routed to EU servers (West and Central) and South Africa on 100+ or 200+ ping respectively for all 10 players.

Question: Is there any issue with the UAE servers or maybe they have been decommissioned or is this a techincal error?

over 2 years ago - Ubi-Milky - Direct link

Hello JosefExplosive, thanks for getting in touch with us.

The MENA servers should still be operational, but we are in the process of migrating some regional servers, so you could be connected to the incorrect one for your region.

To change this, please try manually changing your data server using this guide >
https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/rainbow-six-siege/article/selecting-data-centres-manually-in-rainbow-six-siege-pc/000060594


over 2 years ago - Ubi-WheelyDuck - Direct link

Hey @m4bsh3ll,

Thank you for taking the time out to reach out to us.

Can I check whether switching data center's as advised above helps at all?

Many thanks

almost 2 years ago - Ubi-Chiral - Direct link

Hey @salmanq55

I understand this issue is frustrating, the team is looking into this. For now, can you let us know if you have tried the steps to manually change the data center? If you haven't tried those, please give it a shot and let us know if anything changes.

almost 2 years ago - Ubi-Mark. - Direct link

Hello @menvy,

Thanks for reaching out and I'm sorry to hear about your experience.

As you tried changing data center manually, can you also perform all of the troubleshooting steps listed in this article? This will ensure that your connection to our services is optimal.

Many thanks and if you have any additional questions, please let us know.