Game freezes while loading

Age of Empires II: DE II - Report a Bug
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:arrow_forward: GAME INFORMATION

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  • GAME BUILD #: the latest one…I can’t get to the game’s homescreen
  • GAME PLATFORM: Steam /
  • OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11

:arrow_forward: ISSUE EXPERIENCED

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I try to start the game and the main game image loads and then freezes. It cannot go any further. I have to shut my computer off by holding power key to get the computer to restart.

:arrow_forward: FREQUENCY OF ISSUE

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  • 90% of the time / matches I play (ALWAYS) I could play yesterday, but have not been able since like 5 PM August 21st, 2023.

:arrow_forward: REPRODUCTION STEPS

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Here’s the steps to reproduce the issue:

  1. Double click on the game icon

:arrow_forward: EXPECTED RESULT

:point_down: What was SUPPOSED to happen if the bug you encountered were not present?

Game would start

:arrow_forward: IMAGE

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:arrow_forward: GAME FILES (SAVE / RECORDING)

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Hi @badgerfarm
Could you try disabling mods? Try also disabling Nvidia, Steam and Discord overlays.
Thanks for your report.

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I have fixed it by running SFC scannow, DISM, chkdsk, downloaded all updates (essential and optional) and also removed and reinstalled the game. It appears to work for now. The problem appeared to be based on windows(?), I’m not sure.

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