Support


Even goats need support from time to time.

We have listed frequently asked questions here for you. Please read them through before contacting us.

FYI: we can't discuss if we're working on a DLC/adding more stuff to the game, so there's no point in asking us about it. The same goes for questions about porting the game to last-gen. You would just get a generic "We can't taco about that". Baa 🐐


Table of contents:

Multiplayer issues

What is required to play online? 
Before playing online make sure to: 

  • Connect your PC or console to the Internet (we know, duh)

  • Update your game to the latest available version 

  • Add the friend(s) you want to play with to your online platform; PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or the Epic Games Store

Goat Simulator 3 does not support cross-play, so you can only play with friends that are on the same platform as you are.


Q: I get the message “Connection Failed (GS3-NF-40)” when trying to play online.
What do I do?

A: If you cannot connect to your friend(s) when trying to play online it is likely that one of you is encountering NAT issues.

To ensure a connection can be established, you and your friend(s) might have to change some of your NAT settings. 

Please follow the links below based on the platform you are using: 

[NAT settings PS5]

[NAT settings Xbox series X/S]

[NAT settings PC]

We advise that all players experiencing the “GS3-NF-40” issue take the aforementioned steps, but it is especially important that the “Host” or “Party Leader” take these steps even though she/he will not get a “Connection Failed” popup. 

In addition to making sure that your NAT settings are configured correctly, you might also have to forward a select number of ports on your network router(s). The process of forwarding ports is different for each router manufacturer.

Here is a general guide on port forwarding:

The ports that you need to forward for Goat Simulator 3 to work correctly are: 
TCP: 8571 
UDP: 8571


Q: We have problems playing online with our PS5, how to fix it?

A: Please make sure you and your friend(s) have the latest version of the game. If it still doesn't work, check your NAT settings as mentioned in the Q/A above ☝️


Q: We can't play together in multiplayer – we get “Error code 17”?!

A: "Error code 17" means that you and your friend(s) don't have the same version of the game when trying to play together. Make sure all players update the game to the latest version. 


Q: Why can't we see each other in the Goat Simulator 3 Friends menu?

  • All players need to own the game to be able to see each other in the Friends menu of Goat Simulator 3

  • Make sure you have added each other as friends on the chosen platform you're playing on before starting the game. Remember: GS3 does not support cross-play

  • If you just added each other as friends and still can’t find each other; try refreshing the friend page or restarting the game

  • Make sure all players update the game to the latest version

Multiplayer guide for PC

How to start multiplayer on PC
Preparations before starting the game:

  • You need to open the Epic Games Launcher to be able to play the game

  • Make sure you are friends with each other on Epic Games

How to add a friend to your Epic account:

  • Player 1: Open your friend list in your Epic Games Launcher

  • Player 1: Press the “Add Friends” button

  • Player 1: Write the Epic account name of the person you want to add

  • Player 2: Accept the friend request

  • Repeat steps 1-4 for extra players

  • All users start the game

Preparations in the game:

  • Player 1: Once in the title screen, go to the “Friends” menu

  • Player 1: Select each extra player from the list on the left side of the screen and press “Invite”

  • Player 2: Accept the invitation (and any extra players that want to join the multiplayer session)

  • Player 1: Close the Friends menu and select “New game” or “Continue” if you have already played

Split-screen guide for PC

How to start split-screen on PC
Preparations before starting the game:

  • Make sure you have already connected at least one or more Xbox controllers to your computer

Preparations in the game:

  • Start the game from the Epic Game Launcher

  • Player 2: In the title screen press the Xbox button on the controller you want to use

  • Player 2: In the title screen, hold the “X” button on your controller to join the session

  • Repeat steps 2-3 until you have all players on the title screen

  • Player 1: You can then start the game, with the primary Xbox controller, by selecting “New Game” or “Continue” if you have already played

Multiplayer guide for Xbox

How to start multiplayer on Xbox
Preparations before starting the game:

  • To be able to play online you need to have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or a subscription to Xbox Live Gold

  • Make sure you are friends with each other on Xbox

How to add a friend to your Xbox account:

  • Player 1: Press the Xbox button

  • Player 1: Move to the “People” tab

  • Player 1: Select “Find Someone”

  • Player 1: Search for the 2nd user’s account name

  • Player 1: Select the account, then “Add friend” and “Submit”

  • Player 2: Accept the friend request 7. Repeat steps 2-6 for extra players

  • All users start the game

Preparations in the game:

  • Player 1: Once in the title screen, go to the “Friends” menu

  • Player 1: Select each extra player from the list on the left side of the screen and press “Invite”

  • Player 2: Accept the invitation (and any extra players that want to join the multiplayer session)

  • Player 1: Close the Friends menu and select “New game” or “Continue” if you have already played

Split-screen guide for Xbox

How to start split-screen on Xbox
Preparations before starting the game:

  • Make sure you have already connected at least two or more Xbox controllers to your Xbox

Preparations in the game:

  • Start the game with your primary Xbox Controller

  • Player 2: In the title screen press the Xbox button on the controller you want to use

  • Player 2: Go to the “Profile & System” tab, select “Add or Switch” and select “Add Guest”

  • Player 2: On the title screen, hold the “X” button on your controller to join the session

  • Repeat steps 2-4 until you have all players who are gonna join the game on the title screen

  • Player 1: You can then start the game, with the primary Xbox controller, by selecting “New Game” or “Continue” if you have alre

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Multiplayer guide for PS5

How to start multiplayer on PS5
Preparations before starting the game:

  • To be able to play online you need to have a PS Plus account

  • Make sure you are friends with each other on PSN

How to add a friend to your PS5 account:

  • Player 1: Press the PS5 button

  • Player 1: Move to the “Game Base” tab

  • Player 1: Select Search for Players”

  • Player 1: Search for the 2nd user’s account name

  • Player 2: Accept the friend request

  • Repeat steps 2-5 for extra players

Preparations in the game:

  • Player 1: Once in the title screen, go to the “Friends” menu

  • Player 1: Select each extra player from the list on the left side of the screen and press “Invite”

  • Player 2: Accept the invitation (and any extra players that want to join the multiplayer session)

  • Player 1: Close the Friends menu and select “New game” or “Continue” if you have already played

Split-screen guide for PS5

How to start split-screen on PS5
Preparations before starting the game:

  • Make sure you have already connected at least two or more PS5 controllers on your PS5

Preparations in the game:

  • Player 1: Start the game with your primary PS5 controller

  • Player 2: In the title screen, press the PS button on the PS5 controller you want to use

  • Player 2: Select a new PS5 Account (if you don’t have another PS5 account on your PS5 you can also add a new “Quick Player”)

  • Player 2: After login into your second PS5 account, hold down the [square] button on your PS5 controller to join the session

  • Repeat steps 2-4 until you have all players who are gonna join the game on the title screen

  • Player 1: You can now start the game (with the primary PS5 controller) by selecting “New Game” or “Continue” if you have already played


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