You’ve just gathered a party of six. The lobby timer hits zero. The screen flashes... and then it happens. Or worse: you load in, but your character is teleporting back and forth, doors won’t open, and the Neighbor is glitching through walls.

One of the most confusing aspects of playing Secret Neighbor on PC is the existence of two different versions: the and the Microsoft Store (Xbox Game Pass) version .

If you are experiencing multiplayer connectivity issues, use these established troubleshooting steps: 1. Steam File Verification & Admin Rights

If playing on PC, ensure your firewall isn't blocking the game's connection to the master server. Provide more details and I can refine these posts!

If you keep getting kicked right after joining, turn off crossplay temporarily – matchmaking gets more stable.

This is the easiest method.