How to fix "Unable to connect to WB Games online services" error


"Unable to connect to WB Games online services" - An image of a female character from Hogwarts Legacy

If you are getting the "Unable to connect to WB Games online services" error message while trying to link Hogwarts Legacy to Wizarding World to join a Hogwarts House, you are not alone.

Hogwarts Legacy players can link their Wizarding World account to their WB Games Account to import their House and Wand into the RPG game. In addition, they will get a Beaked Skull Mask and exclusive House Fan-Atic Robes in the game.

Unfortunately, many players who are attempting to link the accounts are unable to do so. In this guide, we will share with you some proven solutions for the account linking issue with the WB Games servers.

How to fix Unable to connect to WB Games online services

This Reddit user was able to fix the "Unable to connect to WB Games online services" issue by restarting the game. Several players confirmed that restarting the game worked, so give it a try. It may take more than one attempt.

Another option is to skip this step for now and link the accounts later - once the server traffic has calmed down a bit. This person confirmed that you will still be able to receive the goodies even if you skip them.

Hopefully, one of these suggestions will resolve the issue for you. Once you are back in the game, make sure you learn how to use a broom and how to get Avada Kedavra spell to kill people in Hogwarts Legacy.

What is the "Unable to connect to WB Games online services" error?

The "Unable to connect to WB Games online services" error happens when you try to link Hogwarts Legacy to your WB Games account. This is the result of excessive traffic putting strain on the servers at WB Games.

It is very common for game servers to be down or experience technical difficulties when a new game is released. This is often due to a high influx of players trying to access the servers simultaneously, which can cause them to become overwhelmed and crash.

As we mentioned above, you can fix the "Unable to connect to WB Games online services" error by either restarting the game or waiting until the traffic dies down.

Apparently, the "Unable to connect to WB Games online services" issue isn't the only problem players are dealing with. There have been reports of Hogwarts Legacy crashing and stuttering during gameplay.

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