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What does NAT type mean for online gaming?
Inside an online game's settings or on your console you may have seen the NAT Type field and wondered what it meant. In some cases, you might even get a warning that your NAT type is strict and that matchmaking will be affected.
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The NAT Type field appears in an online game’s settings or on a console and indicates how the network handles connections. A warning may appear if the NAT type is strict, suggesting potential matchmaking issues. However, the warning is often only informational. If matchmaking and voice chat work normally, no adjustments are required.
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