Your console's connectivity to other players is primarily influenced by its NAT Type - where Open (1) is the most ideal, and Strict (3) being the least.
After searching for a match on your console, you can view your reported NAT type on the Web Dashboard.
| NT Value | NAT Type |
|---|---|
| 0 | Test Failed |
| 1 | Open |
| 2 | Moderate |
| 3 | Strict |
This table illustrates which NAT types can successfully communicate with one another during multiplayer sessions.
|
Their NAT →
Your NAT ↓
|
Open | Moderate | Strict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Moderate | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Strict | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Above, you can see the NAT type displayed under NT, by performing a Connection Test, then pressing Y, and A. Here, the shown NAT type of 1 is the best outcome.