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Farming Simulator 25 has experienced a challenging launch, with numerous players encountering significant bugs and errors. A prominent issue is the 99% loading screen glitch, particularly impacting users hosting multiplayer games on third-party servers.
Frustration among gamers has grown as discussions on platforms like the Steam forums and Reddit reveal that many players are unable to join sessions or find themselves freezing on loading screens after a few hours of play. Various solutions have been suggested in hope of alleviating these problems.
Despite these efforts, it seems that the majority of problems arise from inherent game issues. Although some workarounds may prove helpful for individual players, it appears that many users will have to wait for Giant Software to release a formal patch to address these bugs. Nonetheless, trying the following potential fixes might provide some temporary relief.
Restarting or reloading a server
One prevalent recommendation is to restart the servers completely or restore them to a prior backup save before the onset of the bug.
Depending on the hosting service you use, there may be provisions to fully reset your gaming world. While this is not an ideal solution, deleting the world early on has worked for many players. Nevertheless, some users have noted that the problem can resurface even after a reset.
As an alternative solution, if the bug is a recent development and the hosting service provides automatic backups, you could restore your server to a version before the errors occurred, allowing you to maintain most of your progress. To prevent potential future incidents, consider adjusting your server’s settings to create a backup every 10 minutes, minimizing the risk of losing your efforts to the bug again.
It is worth noting that the onset of the bug often correlates with accepting specific contracts or making particular purchases. If you can revert to a state before these actions and avoid them in the future, it may help mitigate repeated issues.
Try a different server provider
As a last resort, you might consider switching to a different server provider that has less strain from high demand for Farming Simulator 25 hosting.
In most situations, it is possible to transfer your saved game files from the old server to the new one. However, this does not guarantee a fix, as many of the underlying issues seem to be rooted in the game itself. Until Giant Software rolls out a patch addressing these early release problems, including the loading screen issue, players hoping to game with friends online may need to exercise considerable patience.
Additionally, some gamers have reported success by deleting the “shader_cache_” folder from the game files on their PCs, although this solution requires further confirmation through testing. With ongoing challenges, players are encouraged to explore all available options.
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