How to Fix Control Ultimate Edition NAT Type & Network Lag on PS5

Quick Basic Troubleshooting (5 Steps)

Start here — these five steps resolve roughly 7 out of 10 Control Ultimate Edition issues on PS5 in under 10 minutes. No special gear required.

1. Check your current NAT typeSettings → Network → Advanced Settings → View NAT Type. Type 1 (Open) = ideal, Type 2 (Moderate) = playable, Type 3 (Strict) = broken.
2. Switch to wired Ethernet (first)WiFi causes 4x more NAT issues on PS5 than wired. Plug directly into your router — this alone fixes 40% of Strict NAT cases.
3. Enable UPnP in your routerLog into your router (usually 192.168.1.1) → Advanced → NAT Forwarding → Enable UPnP.

Advanced PS5 Settings Fix

When the quick fixes don't stick, these PS5-level tweaks dig deeper into system software, storage, and rebuild options that most players skip.

1. Set a static IP for your consolePS5 needs a static IP so your port forwarding rules stay consistent.
2. Configure port forwarding (if UPnP fails)Forward ports 3074 (UDP), 3724 (TCP) to your PS5's static IP.

Network & NAT Type Solutions

Strict NAT is the #1 cause of Control Ultimate Edition matchmaking failures on PS5. Here's how to push it to Open or at least Type 2 / Moderate.

1. Check your current NAT typeSettings → Network → Advanced Settings → View NAT Type. Type 1 (Open) = ideal, Type 2 (Moderate) = playable, Type 3 (Strict) = broken.
2. Switch to wired Ethernet (first)WiFi causes 4x more NAT issues on PS5 than wired. Plug directly into your router — this alone fixes 40% of Strict NAT cases.
3. Enable UPnP in your routerLog into your router (usually 192.168.1.1) → Advanced → NAT Forwarding → Enable UPnP.
4. Set a static IP for your consolePS5 needs a static IP so your port forwarding rules stay consistent.
5. Configure port forwarding (if UPnP fails)Forward ports 3074 (UDP), 3724 (TCP) to your PS5's static IP.

Pro Tips From PS5 Players

• Run our Console NAT Type Detector tool for a personalized fix plan for Control Ultimate Edition on your PS5.
• If you're on a modem+router combo, request bridge mode from your ISP — this fixes double-NAT issues permanently.

Common Control Ultimate Edition Issues & Quick Fixes

Fixing NAT on your PS5 improves Control Ultimate Edition connection quality dramatically. Start with wired + UPnP — if that doesn't work, use port forwarding.