The "There’s another pending session" error in ARK: Survival Evolved usually means the game server still thinks you’re connected, even if you’ve already disconnected or crashed. This happens because the server hasn’t yet registered that your previous session has ended. Here’s a breakdown of why it happens and how to fix it: Why it happens: Abnormal Disconnection: If you crashed, lost internet connection, or forcibly closed the game (e. g., Alt+F4, Task Manager kill) instead of properly disconnecting, the server might not immediately detect your departure. Server Timeout: The server has a timeout period (often 10-20 minutes) during which it waits for a disconnected player to potentially reconnect. Until that timer runs out, it holds your "session" open. Joining Process Interruption: If you try to join a server, the connection process is interrupted, and you immediately try to join again. How to Fix "There’s another pending session": Wait it Out (Most Common Fix): This is the simplest an