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    Helldivers 2 How to Fix Stuck on Ship Loading Screen

    By Jarren NavarreteFebruary 22, 20242 Mins Read
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    Players are finding themselves stuck on the ship loading screen in Helldivers 2 which prevents them from diving down unto worlds below. While your ship is admittedly very nice to look at, you don’t want to be stuck there. If you find yourself stuck looking at your ship and unable to move forward, this will be the guide you’re looking for.

    On this guide, I’ll teach you how to fix stuck on the ship loading screen in Helldivers 2. You’ll be spreading liberty in no time.

    How to Fix Stuck on Ship Loading Screen in Helldivers 2

    Being stuck on the ship loading screen means you won’t be able to play the game at all. Here’s are actions you can take if you find yourself stuck on the ship loading screen:

    Wait It Out

    If you’re stuck on the ship loading screen, you can wait it out for 3 to 5 minutes until you get into the game. You might be experiencing an unusually long loading time. If you’re playing Helldivers 2 on an HDD, you might want to consider upgrading to an SSD to speed up the game’s loading times.

    Verify Game Files

    Verify Game Files for Helldivers 2

    Open your Steam library and right click on Helldivers 2. Click on Properties and then go to Installed Files. Select “Verify integrity of game files” and Steam will check if you’re missing any files for the game.

    Verifying your game files usually takes a bit of time. You’ll have to wait until it’s 100% before you can start playing Helldivers 2. Steam is checking to see if any of the game’s files are damaged or missing.

    Relaunch Helldivers 2

    Close Helldivers 2 with Alt + F4 or ending the app via Task Manager and then relaunch the game. This should clear any issues you’re having by letting Helldivers 2 have a clean restart.

    Reset Settings to Default

    Reset Settings to Default Helldivers 2

    You can reset Helldivers 2 settings to default by going to “C:\Users\{your-user-name}\AppData\Roaming\Arrowhead\Helldivers2” and then deleting user_settings.config file or renaming it to anything else. When you relaunch Helldivers 2 again, this will create a new user_settings.config file that has the settings reset to default. This should fix being stuck on the ship loading screen.

    Update the Game

    The developers are constantly updating the game to fix any issues that players encounter. Manually update Helldivers 2 and launch it again to fix issues like being stuck on the ship loading screen.

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    Jarren Navarrete

    Jarren is an aspiring author, programmer, and discerning critic. He's passionate about gaming and the immersion it offers. Well-versed in the gaming world, he's enthusiastic about writing guides to enhance your gaming experience. Beyond his dedication to gaming, Jarren is also a devoted fan of the Persona series.

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