Unable to launch game on Steam - Loading screen stuck at 100%

[Virtual Wave]

Hi all,

Have not been able to launch the game via Steam. Purchased the Ultimate Bundle yesterday and tried to open the game today, but the loading page stops at 100%

The launcher says all of the DLC files are corrupt, as per screenshot attached. Have tried to clean install and the issue persists.

The only way I can get into the game is by clicking the stellaris.exe file in the game's local files while having Steam closed. This launches the game in offline mode, so I can play with friends. Disabling DLCs from the Paradox launcher does not fix the issue either.

Please let me know if there are any fixes, would really appreciate it.

 

[MrFreake_PDX]

We have received many reports about the DLC corruption issue, and we're confident that this is is false positive in the launcher, and that the DLCs still works in-game. If you've got a save that you could previously load, that you cannot load on the live version of 3.6:

Right-click Stellaris, Properties, Local files, and Verify Local files.

If the issue persists after verifying your game files, please fill out a bug report here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/stellaris-bug-reports.941/

If you're experiencing issues with the game crashing on startup after the update, please first disable all your mods, then go back, and ensure you've disabled all your mods, and that you're loading the correct playlist.

If the issue persists, (in the launcher) go to Settings, Video, and choose borderless fullscreen or windowed video mode, and attempt to relaunch the game.

If the game *still* crashes, please fill out a bug report here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/stellaris-bug-reports.941/

For other tech support issues, you can open a ticket at support.paradoxplaza.com, or ask on the Stellaris tech support forms here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/stellaris-tech-support.942/

Thanks, and enjoy the new update!

 

[FiscalSpider]

I have the same issue and tried all that you suggested and even reinstall and no dice.

Edit:
I found a solution on the steam discussions. I had to erase/rename your paradox folder. All your saved empires and your personal settings are lost, but can easily create new one.

Go to:
C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\Paradox Interactive

delete or rename this folder "Paradox Interactive".

The game now runs, i have to check if any of the other reported issues arise.....

 

[Virtual Wave]

I have the same issue and tried all that you suggested and even reinstall and no dice.

Edit:
I found a solution on the steam discussions. I had to erase/rename your paradox folder. All your saved empires and your personal settings are lost, but can easily create new one.

Go to:
C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\Paradox Interactive

delete or rename this folder "Paradox Interactive".

The game now runs, i have to check if any of the other reported issues arise.....

Have tried this multiple times, unfortunately no luck... Have logged a ticket will keep you guys posted. In the meantime will be checking this thread so please let me know if you have any other solutions.