If you are trying to play single-player but the game is stuck "Connecting to Facilitator," temporarily before launching can force the game to bypass the online check and load the main menu. You can re-enable your internet once the game has successfully loaded. 2. Apply the OpenSSL Launch Command
Many modern PCs experience crashes due to an OpenSSL bug in older games. Adding a specific launch command in the Steam Library can resolve this: Connecting to Facilitator... please wait :: Feed and Grow Feed And Grow Fish Connecting To Facilitator
: Community reports indicate that the official multiplayer matchmaking hasn't worked reliably for several years. If you are trying to play single-player but