How to Change Region in Strinova

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Nov 24

Strinova has implemented a region lock system that restricts players to servers based on their initial sign-in location. This has sparked concerns and confusion among the community, particularly since earlier versions of the game allowed free server selection. Here’s information that’ll help you to understand region locking in Strinova, how it works, current workarounds, and what to expect in the future, as well as a full quote at the bottom from the devs.

Why Is Strinova Region-Locked?

According to the Strinova development team, region locking was introduced to improve network performance. The goal is to reduce ping issues, ensuring smoother gameplay for players by keeping them connected to servers within their region. However, this has created significant limitations for players wanting to team up with friends from other parts of the world.

During closed beta testing and network tests server selection was unrestricted. However, the developers noted that cross-region play resulted in gameplay issues like lag and connection drops. To address these issues, they implemented region locking upon the game’s full release.

How Region Locking Works

First Sign-In Location Matters: When you log in to Strinova for the first time your account is tied to the region from which you signed in. For example, if you sign in from the EU, your account will be locked to EU servers.
No Cross-Region Play: If your account is locked to one region, you cannot play on servers from another region, even if you travel or change your IP location.

Workarounds for Region Locking

While there’s no official way to change regions, players have found some potential workarounds:

Have Someone Log in from Your Target Region: If you want to play in a different region, you can have someone from that region sign in to your account for the first time. This will lock your account to their region. However, sharing account information can be risky, so proceed with caution.
Contact Customer Support: If you believe you’ve been assigned to the wrong region due to an error, you can reach out to Strinova’s customer support team via email or the in-game help forum. They may be able to assist with reassigning your account.

Developer Plans to Address Region Locking

The developers have acknowledged player frustrations with region locking and are working on potential solutions. Here’s what they’ve shared so far:

Future Cross-Region Play: The team is exploring ways to allow players from different regions to connect. Their current plan involves:
- Enabling cross-region play for friends and teams.
- Implementing a ping limit to uphold gameplay quality.
- Maintaining region locks to avoid performance issues for general matchmaking.
Testing Required: These changes are in the early stages and will require extensive testing before implementation. No timeline has been given, but developers promise to keep players updated.

How to Stay Updated

If you’re impacted by region locking, here are some steps you can take to stay informed and provide feedback:

Follow Official Channels: Check Strinova’s official Discord and social media for updates on region locking and cross-region play improvements.
Share Feedback: Use the feedback forums on the Discord server to voice your opinions on region locking and proposed solutions. The developers are actively reviewing player suggestions.
Monitor Announcements: Developers have committed to being transparent about the progress of updates related to region locking and server adjustments.

Full Quote from Developers About Strinova Region Lock

“Hey Navigators! We’ve received your feedback regarding region locking and want to provide a transparent update.

Why Region Locking?

Region locking is currently implemented to optimize network performance and address significant ping issues that can negatively impact gameplay quality when players from different regions connect. This is not a bug.

Addressing Cross-Region Play:

We understand that separating regions goes against Strinova’s core philosophy of enabling players to connect freely. As many of you noted, regions were open during the closed beta. However, the resulting ping discrepancies significantly impacted gameplay.

We’re working on a solution that balances these concerns. Our current plan is to allow Navigators to play with others from different regions, prioritizing the ability to play with friends. To maintain a positive gameplay experience, we’ll implement a ping limit and prevent region changing.

**This update requires thorough testing and will take time. We’re working hard on this and will keep you updated on our progress. **

Your Feedback Matters!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this proposed solution. Nothing is finalized yet, so please share your feedback in (feedback-and-suggestions forum)

Incorrect Region Assignment?

If you believe you’ve been assigned to the wrong region, please contact our customer support team (email or in-game help forum on the Discord)

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve the Strinova experience.”