Nightingale prides itself on mystery and magic, even going so far as to display quirky messages for very real in-game errors. If you've received the Nightingale "error getting shards for client" message, read on to find out how to fix it.
How to Fix Nightingale Crashes and Issues!!
While this pop-up may look like an error message, it’s actually Nightingale’s way of telling you that your PC couldn’t connect to the game’s servers. Even if you’re playing solo, you’ll still need a working internet connection to play Nightingale. Here are all the best ways to fix the Nightingale shards error message.
The most common reason you will encounter this error is due to server maintenance by Inflexion Games. Nightingale is only available online and when this type of maintenance is performed, the game’s servers need to be taken offline. This temporarily prevents players from accessing Nightingale. Unfortunately, the only solution to this issue is to wait until the maintenance is completed. Once the server functionality is restored, the game will become playable again.
Related: Nightingale Accessibility Options Guide