Diablo 4 was an anticipated release for many gamers, but unfortunately, the game's launch didn't go as smoothly, and bugs came out. Players complained about their frequent appearance during both loading and gameplay. The error code 1703 often visits PlayStation owners. It happens at the character selection stage or randomly. There are several ways to eliminate it, but it's currently impossible to fully "cure" this bug. There are several ways to get rid of this error, and we'll review them now.

Restart the console

A simple option that "cures" most errors. To do this, you need to select the "Restart PS5" option and wait a few minutes. Then start the game and check if the error has disappeared.

Check the connection

In this case, you need to check the stability of the internet connection. If the network is poor, perform a "Connection Test". In this case, the connection will restart. If the network is still poor, consider switching to another.

Check the status of the Battle.net server

If the problem occurs with connection to the Battle.net servers, you should check the official twitter for possible maintenance work. You can also view the website and search for information on it.

Change DNS

The game's fans found out that changing the DNS "cures" most bugs, including error 1703. DNS stands for: Domain Name System. This parameter is important for online games because it translates domains into IP addresses. The error will mean inability to connect to the servers. Changing the DNS settings is easy if you follow the instructions.

• Open the "Settings" menu and select "Network Settings".
• A list of parameters will be provided, where you need to select "Set Up Internet Connection".
• The preferred network is set, then "Advanced Settings" are selected.
• A menu will open where you need to select the DNS status. Tick the box next to the "manual" type.
• Next, the DNS address is set. For a trial, the main one is set as: 1.1.1.1 and for the additional one 1.0.01.
• The "Proxy server should be marked as "Do Not Use".
• Restart the console and the settings should apply.

Reset the console to factory settings

Sometimes this method effectively helps in dealing with error 1703. To do this, you need to do the following:

• Start PS5 and select "Settings".
• Then you need "System, after "System Software".
• In the menu that opens, select "Reset Settings".
• You need to press "Restore default settings" and wait for the process to complete.

Clearing the console cache

This option often helps in curing other errors. It's simple to execute if you follow the instructions.

• The PS5 should be off, then hold the power button.
• As soon as the second signal sounds, you need to release the button and connect the USB controller.
• Then select the following "Clear Cache and Rebuild Database" and click on it.
• Then "Clear system software cache" and press "Ok".
• This method will clear the cache in a few minutes. After completion, you need to restart the console and check the game.