Hit cowboy co-op shooter's servers are struggling, developer says its service provider 'is currently drinking mojitos instead of helping'

After dominating the Steam Next Fest in February, the robot wizard cowboy shooter Far Far West has officially arrived on Steam. While the launch has been a massive hit, it has also caused significant instability for the Far Far West servers. The sudden, unexpected influx of eager players is currently causing confusion within the game's network.

According to a Steam update from developer Evil Raptor, the issue isn't necessarily a lack of capacity. Instead, the massive spike in player count triggered the network provider's anti-DDoS system. This technical hiccup means that players are currently unable to join public lobbies or claim certain in-game rewards.

Why Far Far West servers are facing unexpected downtime

The studio noted on Discord that resolving the issue is taking longer than expected. In a characteristically blunt update, they joked that their "excellent service provider is currently drinking mojitos instead of helping." While the developer's humor provides some levity, the technical impact remains a hurdle for the community.

Because of these connectivity issues, players should exercise caution when using in-game items. Specifically, Far Far West promo codes may not function correctly during this period. Evil Raptor has urged players to avoid claiming codes until the server stability is restored, as the system might register a code as "used" without actually providing the reward.

How to keep playing during the outage

Despite the struggles with public matchmaking, the game remains highly accessible. Unlike many titles that rely entirely on external infrastructure, Far Far West offers several workarounds for players who don't want to wait for the fix:

  • Play in solo mode
  • Connect with friends using session codes
  • Use direct invites through Steam

The launch has been an undeniable success regardless of these growing pains. The game has already sold more than 250,000 copies in just two days. Furthermore, the title maintains an "overwhelmingly positive" rating on Steam, boasting over 8,900 reviews only three days after its debut.

To celebrate this milestone, Evil Raptor released a special promo code: 250KCOWBOYS. However, remember the developer's warning: wait until the server issues are fully resolved before attempting to redeem it to ensure you receive your gift.