Krafton resumed the services for BGMI on May 29, 2023, for both Android and iOS platforms. The servers went live only a few days after the announcement of the game’s return, and finally, players can jump into the battleground with their squad to indulge in the battle royale title experience. Mostly, individuals have not reported any problems accessing the game, and things have been smooth.
However, a few users have reported facing an error message “Server is busy, please try again later. Error code: restrict-area” while accessing the game.
Potential ways to solve “Server is busy” error in BGMI
According to the FAQ section on BGMI’s official Discord server, “Server is busy, error code: restrict-area” might result from multiple issues. Some of the possible reasons for this error message are:
- Trying to access the battle royale title from outside India
- Using unsupported devices like emulators to play the game
- Using a poorly configured network
How to fix “Server is busy” error in BGMI
- Check your location. If you are trying to access BGMI from outside India, you will get this error. There is nothing you can do to fix this, except for waiting until the game is officially released in your region.
- Use a supported device. BGMI is only officially supported on a limited number of devices. If you are playing on an unsupported device, you may experience more errors. You can check the list of supported devices on the BGMI website.
- Use a VPN. A VPN can help to improve your connection to the BGMI servers. This may help to fix the “Server is busy” error.
- Restart your device. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix the issue.
- Clear the cache and data of the BGMI app. Go to Settings > Apps > BGMI > Storage > Clear Cache and Clear Data.
- Update the BGMI app. Make sure that you have the latest version of the BGMI app installed. You can check for updates in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
- Contact customer support. If you’ve tried all of the above and you’re still getting the error, you can contact customer support for help.
Ongoing events in BGMI
BGMI is filled with multiple events, which Krafton has added to appreciate the unwavering support from the fans. Some of the ongoing events are:
- Welcome Back event requires players to collect Return Points by completing the various missions to later earn permanent outfits, covers, time-limited helmets, backpacks, and firearms, among other rewards.
- Daily Return sign-in allows individuals to receive one reward free of cost. Among the available items are Rename Card, Backpack, AG, and more.
- Underworld Unleashed event allows gamers to claim Underworld Guardian Set for free of cost. They must sign in for seven days to become eligible for the rewards.
I hope this helps!