Sea of Thieves has a variety of game-themed error codes which are all associated with different issues that the users might face. They use these keywords to help signify the source of a problem, making it easier to fix. One of the error codes that players see in Sea of Thieves is the Strawberrybeard error. Well, let us find out all about the Strawberrybeard error here.
About Strawberrybeard Sea of Thieves
Based on the Sea of Thieves site, usually this error shows up for the players during maintenance downtime or several other external network errors. In those situations, there is nothing the player can do to solve the issue. They only need to wait for the servers to be available.
According to Downdetector, lots of players are reporting getting the Strawberrybeard error when they try to login. Probably, this is related to the problem they are having which forced them to disable achievement notifications, however this is not confirmed. A possible solution if you are currently experiencing this Strawberrybeard error is to simply try to login again. Otherwise, you are able to follow the steps below, particularly the instructions on how to run the wsreset command.
But, the page also states that sometimes the error can be caused by network problems on the client’s side (the player’s home network). For these conditions, the most common cause is the Antivirus and Firewalls blocking the game from connecting to the servers.
Need to know that the Strawberrybeard error code is not necessarily granted when you are banned. This most often means the game needs to update, and is often paired with the players getting stuck on reporting for duty.
If you are on Xbox One, you are able to give the console a hard reset by holding the console’s power button for 5 seconds and relaunching the game to start the update. If you are on PC, you are able to check the Windows Store first to see if it needs an update. If it does not yet say it needs an update, please reboot your computer and check again. Now, you should see the game needs an update.
Two Reported Encounters of Strawberrybeard in Sea of Thieves
There are two reported Encounters of Strawberrybeard in Sea of Thieves.
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- In the Insider Programme client of the game
The Strawberrybeard error code happens when the account has not logged into the retail client for a few weeks. To solve the issue, simply you are able to back out of the Insider Programme client and start up the normal Sea of Thieves retail client. After you log in to the main game, you will be able to move back to the Insider Programme and play without error. - Outside of the Insider Programme
The Strawberrybeard error code is reported to be related to some errors including a version mismatch. This occurs when you are trying to play an older version of the game following an update. Developer Rare highly recommends trying to update to the current version of the game.
- In the Insider Programme client of the game
How to Solve Strawberrybeard Error Code in Sea of Thieves?
Since this Strawberrybeard error code can be caused by a wide range of problems, there is no specific troubleshooting solution. But, most players are able to rectify the error by following these steps below.
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- At the first step, you have to check the Sea of Thieves Server Status. If any problems are reported, this is most likely the cause of the error.
- When logging in to the servers, please be sure to choose Allow if prompted by your Firewall or Antivirus.
- Then, you have to change the settings Manually in your router and computer firewalls or antivirus to allow Sea of Thieves to access the internet.
- If you are on PC, please force close Sea of Thieves, the Xbox App, and the Windows Store. From your Windows search bar, you are able to type in wsreset and choose the option to run the command. This will be able to reset the Windows Store. Please open the Windows Store, then the Xbox App, next the game and try to connect again.
- If none of the methods above work, you should contact the Sea of Thieves Support Team by making a new ticket.
Well, that is all there is to know about the Strawberrybeard error code in Sea of Thieves.
Types of Beard Errors
Beard Error is a collective name for all the errors that can occur in Sea of Thieves.
Besides Strawberrybeard, here are other some types of Beard Errors:
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- Alabasterbeard
The error is where a connection to Xbox live or the Sea of Thieves services was lost or disrupted, usually caused by game server issues. If on Xbox One, Developer Rare suggests checking the console’s network status through the Settings > Network menu. On a PC, you have to ensure that you have a stable Internet connection. - Beanbeard
Beanbeard error code indicates that a network error has happened. Causes of this Beanbeard error code are unknown, but seems to be related to a session failure. - Groomedbeard
An error code received when trying to re-connect to a session, or connect to a crew through invite or direct from the friends list. Also, the Groomebeard error code can be due to a high influx of the players on servers. Some possible solutions include restarting the Xbox App, starting a new session, or re-launching Sea of Thieves. - Hazelnutbeard
Appears to be a connection problem to the game servers. Usually, this error code follows strange in-game behaviour such as the chests which cannot be opened, the skeletons which cannot be killed, or random ship placement. Also, the Hazelnut error code occurs shortly after you sink an enemy player ship. This is trusted to be caused by the server receiving too many packets. - Hopscotchbeard
This error code occurs when the player has a delivery crate pickup from an unknown location, or when the player has a delivery crate with an unknown destination.
- Alabasterbeard
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