Aniimo "Network request failed" — what Pawprint says
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September 25, 2026
A "Network request failed" dialog (or a separate "Verification failed" message) interrupts logging in or drops you mid-session, and reconnecting either fails outright or takes several attempts.
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Players report "Network request failed" (and a separate "Verification failed" message) cutting off login or dropping them mid-session. It sits on the connection/server side: Pawprint's pinned launch FAQ apologised that "network conditions were less stable on launch day" and promised a patch.
The FAQ doesn't name these exact messages, but two Steam Discussions threads drew several players with the same symptom. Pawprint shipped disconnect fixes on September 16 and fixed an "infinite reconnection loop" in the September 22 update, so it may be rarer on a current build.
No single fix works for everyone.
What to try
- 01Reported
Check for an active maintenance window before troubleshooting
Check the official Steam news hub for app 4126040 or the @Aniimo_EN account on X for an active maintenance window before assuming your own connection is at fault — reports spiking during an announced window are expected downtime, not a bug.
- 02Unconfirmed
Verify your game files' integrity through Steam
In your Steam Library, right-click Aniimo → Properties → Installed Files → "Verify integrity of game files." One player reported this resolved their "Network request failed" error with no other change.
- 03Unconfirmed
Check whether antivirus software is blocking Aniimo
One player traced their recurring "Network request failed" error to Kaspersky antivirus blocking the game, and it stopped after uninstalling Kaspersky and reinstalling Aniimo — worth checking your own antivirus/firewall if you use different software.
- 04Confirmed
Report it to Pawprint support with your log files
Email aniimo_support@aniimo.com or use the in-game Support option (F10) with your server region and a description of when it happens — Pawprint's launch FAQ asks players who keep hitting reconnect problems to report them.
- 05Confirmed
Wait for Pawprint's dedicated patch for this issue
Pawprint's FAQ post says "a patch addressing it specifically will be released later." The September 16 and September 22 updates have already targeted reconnect problems, so update before troubleshooting further.
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