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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4)

How to Fix Error Code 397000 and Lobby Server Not Available

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Diablo 4 - Error Code 397000 and Lobby Server Not Available

Error Code 397000 is a Diablo 4 (D4) error message and can be fixed by updating the game's version. See how to fix Error Code 397000 and what causes it.

How to Fix Error Code 397000

Update Diablo 4 and Battle.net Launcher

Diablo 4 - Bnet Launcher Update

If you encounter Error 397000, there may be a recently pushed update to the game that you have yet to download. Close both the game and the Battle.net launcher, and try to log back in then update.

Change NVIDIA PhysX Configuration

Change Nvidia PhysX Configuration
Diablo 4 - Change Nvidia PhysX Configuration
1 Open NVIDIA Control Panel.
2 Under 3D Settings, select Configure Surround, PhysX.
3 Under PhysX settings, switch to your GPU from Auto-Select.

Changing your NVIDIA PhysX configuration is a fix from the previous Betas, which has worked for some players and may work for you.

Update Graphics Drivers

If none of the steps above worked, try updating your graphics card drivers as it could be possibly be related to NVIDIA PhysX settings.

How to Update Graphics Drivers

Log In at a Later Time

It is also possible that the problem is not on your end. The Diablo 4 servers could be experiencing some problems and try logging in at a later time.

If any of these tips worked for you, or if you found a different solution, let us know in the comments below!

Server Status: Are the Diablo 4 Servers Down?

What is Error Code 397000?

Lobby Server is Currently Not Available

Diablo 4 - Lobby Server is Currently Not Available

Error Code 397000 is an error regarding the lobby server not being available. It asks players to double check the version of the game. This may be caused by outdated versions of the game client and the Battle.net launcher, or the servers could be experiencing some problems.

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