We all know how troublesome an unsteady connection to a gaming server can be. It’s usually the root cause of Steam’s download errors and Discord’s infamous no route error. By simply changing the game server, you could fix connection issues and resolve some lag.
Haste endeavors to solve this problem in an automated fashion while preserving your privacy. But does it work? Is it any better than a VPN? In this guide, we’ll answer these questions and more.
Is Haste Legit?
To answer whether or not Haste is legitimate, we will have to explore the concepts that it’s based on and whether or not those concepts work, even theoretically.
There are a lot of companies on the web, selling virtual snake oil and hiding their lies behind a wall of jargon. Before you even give Haste a try, you want to ascertain that the service is at least safe. Once you’ve established your safety and privacy, you can then worry about whether Haste does what it claims to do and its efficacy.
If Haste’s promises are empty, we’ll expose them in this guide. Without further ado…
What is Haste?
Haste isn’t the actual company, it’s a product. The company’s legal name is Thalonet, Inc. It was founded in 2014, by Adam Toll and Taric Mirza. It has headquarters in Atlanta (GA), the American East Coast and Southern USA.
According to various press releases, Haste is designed by gamers for gamers. They understand how lag negatively affects performance. Having a steady internet connection to a developer’s server can make a huge difference. It’s particularly important for professional gamers and streamers.
Haste has been accused of just being a VPN. Thalonet claims that this is false. A more prudent description of what Haste is a Network Optimizer.
How Does Haste Work?
The default routing that most ISPs utilize is pretty inefficient. In most cases, your network provider chooses a network or connection path that’s the cheapest, traffic friendly and with the most available bandwidth.
This means the connection hops from route to route like a lost toddler in a toy store. It’s unstable and slow. Even worse, despite your ISP’s attempts to get you the best connection with its limited infrastructure, in most cases, your connection will still run into some congestion.
This results in lag on your end. However, Haste claims that it can neaten up the tangle of your internet traffic and optimize it. Haste has maps of the best connection paths and can lower the risk of lag and latency. It’s like Google Maps for network connections.
Haste has its own network infrastructure. If it should encounter any congestion or trouble, Haste will switch routes almost instantly to avoid any noticeable lag on your end. Haste achieves this dynamism through the use of its custom network infrastructure, routing and multipathing algorithms and protocols.
Is Haste Secure?
Many VPNs, (especially free VPNs) track and sell your information to various companies. It’s important to always ensure you read the privacy agreement thoroughly before signing up for anything.
According to Haste, there is no possible way the software can track your private information or browsing data.
The only things that Haste monitors are the performance and behavior of your network connections, specifically to game servers. When you register with Haste, you get a completely secure username and password.
Does Haste Work?
The answer to this question is: ’it depends’. It depends on your ISP and region. If you already have the best possible connection to the game server, Haste is virtually useless.
However, if you’re working with a poor Internet connection and you’re relatively far away from the game server, then Haste might be able to work for you.
Haste works to reduce jitter and lag, by reducing ping. It accomplishes this by eliminating unnecessary server stops. So if you already have the best possible route, Haste’s service won’t make a difference.
In addition to this, the number of games and regions Haste supports is limited. Even if you meet the criteria, Haste may not work for you at all.
Luckily, you can try Haste on a 14-day trial period to see if it works for you. Haste is completely software-based, so you do not have to purchase a special router or hardware to use it.
It also comes with a nifty tool, called Haste Check, which allows you to test your bandwidth speed to game servers. It allows you to test the waters before engaging in ranked play.
You’ll be able to measure your connection’s stability by monitoring the ping, packet loss, and jitters. This allows you to gauge how effective Haste is for you. Haste also has a post-game analysis tool dubbed Haste Recap. It displays the performance of your network connections during gaming. You can actively see how Haste is improving your connection or how futile it actually is for you.
For now, Haste only supports Microsoft Windows PCs. This means it’s not compatible with alternative operating systems such as Linux and macOS. It should also go without saying but Haste doesn’t support consoles.
Haste Supported Games
For now, Haste only supports a limited library of games and regions. However, this list is always expanding. Haste also allows you to suggest a new game to support on their website. So, if you don’t see your favorite game on this list, do not despair, it might appear in the future.
Haste Supported Regions
- North America (NA)
- Europe (EU)
- Latin America North (LAN)
Haste Supported Games
- Apex Legends (NA, EU, LAN)
- Fortnite (NA, EU, LAN)
- PUBG (NA, EU, LAN)
- DOTA 2 (NA, LAN)
- League of Legends (NA, EU, LAN)
- COD: Modern Warfare (NA, EU, LAN)
- COD: Black OPS 4 (NA, EU, LAN)
- Battlefield I (NA, EU, LAN)
- Battlefield V (NA, EU, LAN)
- CS: GO (NA, LAN)
- Rainbow Six Siege (NA, EU, LAN)
- Rocket League (NA, EU, LAN)
- Hunt Showdown (NA, LAN)
- FIFA 20 (NA, EU, LAN)
- FIFA 19 (NA, EU, LAN)
- FIFA 18 (NA, EU, LAN)
- World of Tanks (NA, EU, LAN)
- World of Tanks Blitz (NA, EU, LAN)
- Team Fortress 2 (NA, LAN)
- Brawlhalla (NA, EU, LAN)
- Overwatch (NA, EU, LAN)
- Heroes of The Storm (NA, EU, LAN)
- Smite (NA, EU, LAN)
- Paladins (NA, EU, LAN)
Haste System Requirements
Your favorite games may be supported by Haste and you may live in one of Haste’s regions. However, this doesn’t mean you’ll necessarily be able to run Haste. In order to run Haste, you’ll need:
- Windows 7 SP2/8/8.1/10 (Haste only supports 64-bit systems)
- All Windows updates must be applied
- Administrator rights
Haste Pricing
As we’ve mentioned, Haste has a 14-day trial period. After this period, if you decide to commit to Haste after this period, you have two plans to choose from.
Haste Rewards
- It allows you to earn free Haste gaming sessions.
- Unlimited Haste checks.
- Free
Haste Rewards allows you to use Haste’s service for ‘free’. You can earn points by simply running Haste in the background. The more you play, the more points you will be able to earn with Haste. You can then use these points for a reward such as a fully optimized game session with Haste.
Haste Pro
- Unlimited Haste network optimization.
- Unlimited Haste checks.
- Unlimited Haste recaps.
- Monthly Price: $15
- Annual Price: $120
Haste’s 14-day trial period allows you to experience all of Haste Pro’s features. You can continue using all of Haste Pro’s features by paying a monthly fee of $15 or an annual price of $120 (you save 33%). All you need to do is register with Haste and download the application.
Installing Haste is pretty straightforward. You might have to set a few firewall and anti-virus exceptions. You can learn more about how to install Haste on their installation support page.
Optimize Your Connection without Haste
If you’re suffering from lag or stuttering, Haste may not be the solution to your problems. The first thing you need to do before considering a service like Haste is ensure that your PC is optimized for gaming.
This could involve tweaking Windows 10 to get a better performance out of it. You can also invest in a faster gaming router. If that does not work for you, maybe it is time to switch your ISP or network provider. Whichever game you play, make sure that your in-game settings are optimized so you can get the best possible performance from it.
A nice example of this is Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds. You can improve frame rates and decrease input lag by modifying PUBG’s settings. By implementing these changes, you may find that you don’t need Haste at all, which nullifies the question of its efficacy.
Final Thoughts
After some careful consideration and a bit of research and testing, we can confirm that Thalonet’s Haste is not a scam. Yes, there are instances where it can actually worsen your ping because of your ISP and where you are geographically situated relative to a game’s server.
Haste makes no promises. They’re actually out here to tackle an actual problem that seems to haunt many online gamers. Haste could work for you. You lose nothing in downloading the application and running through the trial period. It’s completely safe. By using Haste, you also give the developers a chance to improve it.
Haste may not work for you but it’s legitimate and sincere in what it’s offering. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading through this article and have found it to be helpful. Thank you for reading.