Redfall

How to fix ‘Bethesda.net account is already linked’ error in Redfall

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Before you can play Redfall, you need to log into your Bethesda account. Otherwise, you will be stuck in the title screen. When trying to do so, you may get the 40901 error code that shows the following message:

  • “This Bethesda.net account is already linked.”

To see how you can potentially fix this problem, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, we recommend that you check your linked accounts.

In order to do so, you need to visit the official Bethesda website from a web browser and then log into your Bethesda account. Afterwards, select your profile from the top right side of the screen and then Linked Accounts in the drop-down menu.

In the Linked Account screen, you should see the external accounts that are currently linked to your Bethesda account. Make sure that the Xbox Live or Steam account you are using to play the game is correctly listed here.

Linked Accounts page location on Bethesda.net.

If your Bethesda account is tied to a different Xbox Live or Steam account, then you need to switch over to that account on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or Steam system before trying to play Redfall.

If you would like to change the Xbox Live or Steam account that is linked to the Bethesda account, then you need to submit a ticket from the official Bethesda website in order to get a customer service representative to unlink your existing external account first. Afterwards, you will be able to link your new Xbox Live or Steam account.

2. If the accounts are correctly linked but you still aren’t able to log in to Redfall without getting the 40901 error code, then you should make sure that your Bethesda account is verified.

In order to do so, go to the official Bethesda website and then select Log In / Sign Up. In the pop-up window, you need to select “Help find my account” and then enter the email address you used to sign up for your Bethesda account.

You should then get an email where you can click the Verify Account link.

3. If none of the aforementioned solutions have worked so far, then you can try creating a new Bethesda account by using a different email address to see if you are able to log in successfully and then play Redfall.

4. If you are still having issues, then we recommend that you submit a ticket on Bethesda.net to get a customer service representative to help you with your login problem.

How to fix Redfall menu cursor issues

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Navigating the menus in Redfall is rather clunky if you are playing the game with a controller to play the game on a PC, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. To see how you can make the navigation feel less laggy, you can take a look at this step-by-step guide from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, you need to head over to the Settings menu.

You can get there by pressing the Menu button on the Xbox controller on the Main Menu and then selecting Settings from the System menu.

If you are inside the game, then you need to open the in-game menu by pressing the Menu button on the controller. You can then use the LB and RB buttons to change tabs until you get to Settings.

2. In Settings, you need to select Gameplay.

3. Once you get to the Settings – Gameplay menu, scroll down to the User Interface portion.

4. From there, the first step we recommend taking is to disable the Menu Cursor Aim Assist setting, which should have the following description:

  • “When using controller, allows the cursor to snap to the buttons or points of interests.”

We found that the aim assist will often move the cursor on its own, which makes navigating the menus in the game a real chore. Therefore, we highly recommend that you disable this feature.

5. Afterwards, you need to back out of the Settings menu in order for the change to be applied. Once you use the menus in Redfall again, you should no longer see the cursor snapping to any nearby on-screen buttons or other points of interest.

6. If you return to the User Interface portion of the aforementioned Settings – Gameplay menu, you will find the Menu Cursor Friction setting, which has the following description:

  • “When using controller, adjusts the friction of the cursors when near buttons or points of interests.”

The default value for this setting is 0. You will be able to increase it, in increments of 0.1, all the way to 1.3.

7. Also in the same User Interface portion, you will find the Menu Cursor Sensitivity setting, which displays the following description:

  • “When using controller, adjusts the sensitivity of the cursor while in menus.”

By default, this setting is set to 1. You will be able to change it, in increments of 0.1, from a range of 0.5 to 1.5. So, if the cursor seems to have a lot of lag, then you can try increasing this setting.

8. If you decide to make changes to the Menu Cursor Friction and/or Menu Cursor Sensitivity, you need to exit the Settings menu in order to apply your edits.

How to fix Redfall input lag issues on Xbox Series X and S

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When playing Redfall on your Xbox Series X or Series S, you may encounter input lag, especially if you are aiming your weapon. To see how you can improve the latency for the first-person shooter, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, we recommend that you enable Game Mode, or something similar, on your television screen if this option is available. This picture setting is designed so that you can play video games, such as Redfall, at the lowest latency possible for the TV screen.

2. You may also want to plug your Xbox controller into one of the USB ports of your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console. By doing so, you will be able to use the gamepad over a wired connection, which should reduce the input delay as opposed to using the same controller via wireless communication.

3. Next, we recommend setting the Input Response Preset from the in-game menu of Redfall to Low. You can do so by taking the following steps:

  • Open the Settings menu from either the main menu or pause screen.
  • Once you get to Settings, you need to select Controller.
  • In the Controller section, you should be able to find and select Input Response Preset, which should have the following description: “Controller stick input speed.”
  • Set the Input Response Preset setting to Low.

4. From the same Controller section in the Settings menu of Redfall, you should also find the Controller Sensitivity setting, which should show the following description:

  • “Adjust how fast your controller cursor moves across the screen.”

By default, this setting is set to 2.5. We recommend increasing it until aiming your weapon feels perfectly natural without any noticeable lag. You are able to increase or decrease the sensitivity in increments of 0.25 with the maximum value being 7.

5. You should also make sure that you have the latest patch downloaded for Redfall. If you haven’t heard already, the development team at Arkane Studios mentioned that they will be adding a performance mode to the game, which should increase the frame rate to 60 fps.

When that update eventually goes live, we recommend that you enable the higher frame rate as it should lead to less latency when it comes to controller inputs. Furthermore, if you have Variable Refresh Rate enabled on your TV and Xbox, then this feature should also help with lowering the latency, maintaining the smoothness in performance and getting rid of any potential screen tearing.

You can enable VRR on your Series X or Series S by opening the console’s Settings App and then going to General > TV & display options > Video modes menu.

A new patch may also help fix any general input lag problems.

To manually check if a new update is available, move the cursor over the Redfall icon on the home screen or guide menu of your Xbox console. Afterwards, press the Menu button on your controller and then select the “Manage game and add-ons” option in the pop-up window. You can then select Updates from the Mange – Redfall menu.

How to turn off motion blur in Redfall

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When playing Redfall, you may notice that the image quality becomes very blurry when you move the camera around. If you want to get rid of the motion blur in this first-person video game, then you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, you need to head over to the Settings menu.

If you are currently playing the game, then you can bring up the in-game menu by pressing the Menu button on the Xbox controller. From there, press the LB and RB buttons until you switch over to the Settings tab.

Alternatively, you can press the Menu button on the gamepad from the main menu. Once you open the System menu, you should be able to head into Settings from there.

2. From the Settings menu, you need to first select the Video option.

It should be noted that the menus in Redfall use a pointer even if you are using a controller and/or playing on the Xbox Series X/S console. Therefore, you need to move the circle around in order to select an option from the menus.

3. In the Video section, you should find the Motion Blur Scale, which should have the following description:

  • “Whether or not motion blur should be applied to the scene. When enabled, the Post Processing Quality setting affects the overall quality of the effect.”

4. By default, the Motion Blur Scale is set to High.

To change this setting, move the pointer to the right side and then select it. You will be able to switch between the following four options:

  • Off
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

If you want to keep the motion blur but lower its intensity, then you can set the Motion Blur Scale to either Low or Medium. Otherwise, you can disable this visual effect completely by setting it to Off.

5. Once you are done changing the Motion Blur Scale, you can back out of the Settings menu.

The next time you play Redfall, you should notice less intensive motion blur if you set it to Low or Medium. If you set Motion Blur Scale to Off, then you should no longer see any blurring.

How to fix the ‘Bethesda.net has reported an error’ issue in Redfall

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Before you can start playing Redfall on your PC, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you need to sign into your Bethesda account. If you don’t have a current account, then you can create a new one. When you select the Create Account option, you may get the following error message:

  • “Bethesda.net has reported an error. Please try again. If the problem persists, please visit http://help.bethesda.net. Error: 6006.”

To see how you can fix this issue, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you can try to create the account again from within the game. If you are still in the Error screen, then you can select Back or Cancel to return to the login screen. From there, you can then select the Create Account option again.

There is a possibility that the Bethesda servers are experiencing problems at the moment. Therefore, you may need to wait for a little bit before trying to sign up by using the in-game option.

2. Alternatively, you can try signing up from the official Bethesda website by using a web browser. Once you get there, select the Log In / Sign Up option located on the top right side and the Sign Up in the pop-up window.

Once you signed up, make sure you verify your account from the email message that will be sent to you.

Next, you need to go back to the log in screen from within Redfall and then select Login. Input the user name and password you previously entered through the official Bethesda website through a web browser.

You should now be able to log into your Bethesda account and start playing Redfall. The good news is that you should only have to manually log in one time. The next time you need to boot up the game, you should automatically logged into your account.

3. If you still can’t create an account from a web browser, then we suggest visiting the help page from Bethesda website for additional support.