A Glory to the Heroes server kick generally happens for two reasons: automated enforcement against friendly fire and known network bugs that drop players during loading screens or mid-match. In this tactical PvPvE shooter by Deaf Tone Games, players can be removed automatically for exceeding team-kill limits or restricted from spawning without an assigned squad. In other cases, ongoing playtest infrastructure issues trigger disconnections and send players back to the main menu.
Automated Kicks for Friendly Fire and Griefing
The most common gameplay-related server kick in Glory to the Heroes stems from team damage. Deaf Tone Games explicitly tracks systematic friendly fire and spawn camping, excluding repeat offenders from playtest matches.
During live gameplay tests, players observed that committing two team kills results in an immediate automatic kick from the server. Because Glory to the Heroes is a hardcore military simulation without traditional floating friendly nameplates, avoiding accidental team kills requires identifying faction markers:
- Ukrainian forces wear blue, yellow, or green armbands.
- Russian forces wear red or white armbands.
- Helmet night-vision mounts also differ (Ukrainian models feature centered mounts, while Russian models feature side-mounted NVG brackets).
Accidental kicks frequently occur due to a known visual bug where player jackets clip over and conceal armbands. If you cannot identify a target's armbands, check your in-game map or coordinate over proximity voice chat (bound to X by default) before firing.
Loading Screen Drops and Matchmaking Connection Failures
Players also report sudden kicks while attempting to enter an active match. Common symptoms include:
- The matchmaking ticket flashes continuously before displaying: "Connection failed. Lost connection to matchmaking. HTTP Request Failed."
- The map begins loading assets, only to kick the player back to the main menu.
- A sudden kick occurs immediately upon loading into the match environment.
In official updates for the public stress test, Deaf Tone Games acknowledged server-side issues causing players to be kicked out upon connecting and after loading into matches. While early hotfixes improved netcode, bandwidth handling, and culling performance, the developers noted that some connection drop issues remain under investigation as data collection continues.
Squad Spawn Restrictions
If you are removed from the deploy screen or unable to enter the field, you may be hitting squad deployment requirements. Following early playtest updates, spawning without an assigned squad is strictly restricted.
To deploy properly and avoid being blocked:
- Open the deployment screen upon loading into the match.
- Select and join an existing squad from the roster.
- Choose a default developer kit or your customized loadout.
- Select an active spawn point (such as an objective base or squad location).
Joining a squad is also mandatory for situational awareness. If you are not in a squad, friendly positions on your faction's map will not render, drastically increasing the risk of accidental team kills and subsequent removal.
Server Desynchronization and Ongoing Match Locks
If your game crashes or drops connection during an engagement, the game server may continue to register your character as actively inside that operation. When this happens:
- Attempting to rejoin immediately may fail if the server queue is full.
- Trying to connect to a different server while your profile is still tied to the previous operation can lead to connection rejections.
- Quitting the game client completely is often required to reset your local matchmaking session.
Deaf Tone Games introduced auto-join functionality to fill slots left by disconnected players, but full community and private playtest servers may still lock you out until the active match concludes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many team kills trigger a server kick in Glory to the Heroes?
In playtest matches, players reported that committing two team kills results in an automated kick from the server. Deaf Tone Games also tracks systematic friendly fire and spawn camping to exclude disruptive users.
Why do friendly players appear without armbands?
A known graphical bug causes soldier jackets and loadout gear to clip over armbands, making friendly identifiers invisible from a distance. If you cannot confirm an armband, check your squad map or use proximity voice communication.
Can you play Glory to the Heroes without joining a squad?
No. Spawning without a squad is restricted by the game's deployment system. You must join a squad to access team map markers and deploy on active objectives.
What should I do if the matchmaking says "HTTP Request Failed"?
This error indicates a dropped handshake with the matchmaking server. Restart the game client completely to clear the hung connection ticket, and verify server availability on the official Steam community hub.
