While there’s no shortage of spine-chilling horror games on the market—from iconic franchises like *Resident Evil* to *Silent Hill*—few deliver a co-op experience quite like *R.E.P.O.*. However, some players are encountering technical issues that prevent them from diving into the game's eerie atmosphere. One of the most common complaints is getting stuck on the loading screen. If you're facing this frustrating bug, here are several effective methods to resolve it and get back to surviving the terrors within.
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How To Tackle R.E.P.O. Being Stuck on the Loading Screen

Many PC players launching *R.E.P.O.* are experiencing a bug where the game freezes at the loading screen, preventing access to gameplay. As of now, developer semiwork has not officially addressed the issue, but there are proven troubleshooting steps you can try to bypass the problem and enjoy uninterrupted gameplay.
Close and Reopen the Game
This might seem like a basic solution, but it’s often the most effective. Simply closing and relaunching *R.E.P.O.* can resolve temporary glitches causing the hang-up. It’s always the first action to take when dealing with unexpected bugs.
Reboot Your PC
If restarting the game doesn’t work, consider rebooting your entire system. A fresh boot can clear background processes that may be interfering with the game’s launch. Plus, it gives you a brief moment to reset before jumping back into the intense world of *R.E.P.O.*
Run R.E.P.O. as Administrator
Running the game with elevated permissions ensures it has full access to necessary system resources, which can help avoid crashes or load failures. Follow these steps:
- Right-click the *R.E.P.O.* shortcut
- Select “Properties” and go to the Compatibility tab
- Check the box for “Run as Administrator”
Verify Game Files via Steam
If the issue persists, corrupted or missing files might be the culprit. Steam offers a built-in tool to verify the integrity of your game files:
- Restart your PC and open Steam
- Right-click *R.E.P.O.* in your library or click the gear icon
- Select “Properties” and navigate to the “Installed Files” tab
- Click “Verify integrity of game files”
Note: It’s normal if not all files pass verification. Ignore any non-critical warnings and continue with further troubleshooting if needed.
By following these steps, you should be able to overcome the *R.E.P.O.* loading screen issue and return to the heart-pounding gameplay. For more tips, check out our guide on all the monsters in *R.E.P.O.* and how to evade them.
*R.E.P.O. is available now on PC.*