Now that we’ve covered the possible causes, let’s quickly walk through the most effective solutions to get the game working again.
1. Opt Out of the Beta Branch
Beta versions often include experimental features or early updates that may not be fully compatible with your system configuration. These builds can introduce instability or bugs that aren’t present in the stable release. If you’re currently using the beta version of the game, try opting out of it to see if that resolves the loading issue.
2. Verify Integrity of Game Files
The game may get stuck on the loading screen if there are corrupted or missing files in its installation directory. Verifying the integrity of game files checks for these issues and automatically replaces damaged files with fresh copies from the server. If you haven’t verified the game files yet, doing so could help resolve the problem.
3. Rename or Delete the Save Data Folder
The save data folder stores user-specific configurations, cached data, and progress files that the game relies on during startup. If any of this data becomes invalid—due to an interrupted save, a crash, or a version mismatch—it can prevent the game from loading properly. Renaming or deleting the folder forces the game to generate fresh default data, which can often fix issues like getting stuck on the loading screen. Important: Before renaming or deleting the save data folder, it’s a good idea to back it up. Simply copy and paste the folder to another location on your drive, such as your Desktop, so you can restore your progress later if needed.
4. Add Launch Options
Launch options let you start the game using specific graphics APIs. In some cases, the default API may be unstable or unsupported on your system. To work around this, you can try adding launch options like -force-d3d12, -force-d3d11, or -dx11 to force the game to use a different version of DirectX. These options force the game to run on a specific version of DirectX (12 or 11), which can help if your system struggles with the default API due to driver issues, hardware limitations, or known engine bugs. If the problem persists, the final option is to reinstall the game. Reinstalling removes any corrupted or misconfigured files that might be causing the issue. Since none of the methods worked, a complete reinstallation may be the most effective solution.
