In the world of horror gaming, titles like *Resident Evil* and *Silent Hill* set high standards, but *R.E.P.O.* brings its own unique terror to the table. However, some players are encountering a frustrating issue where *R.E.P.O.* gets stuck on the loading screen, preventing them from diving into the game's eerie atmosphere. While the game's developer, semiwork, has yet to address this bug officially, there are several effective methods players can use to resolve the issue and get back to surviving the horrors of *R.E.P.O.*.

Close and Reopen the Game

The simplest yet often most effective solution is to close and reopen *R.E.P.O.*. This action gives the game a chance to reset and resolve any temporary glitches. It's a quick fix that has worked for many gamers in similar situations, so it should be the first step you take.

Reboot the PC

If restarting the game doesn't work, consider rebooting your PC. This can refresh your system, clearing out any background processes that might be interfering with *R.E.P.O.*. It's a good opportunity to take a brief break from the scares, too, before jumping back into the game with a fresh start.

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Run R.E.P.O. as Administrator

Sometimes, running a game with administrative privileges can resolve issues by allowing the game full access to system resources. While it's not guaranteed to fix the loading screen bug, it's worth trying. Here's how to run *R.E.P.O.* as an administrator:

• Right-click on the *R.E.P.O.* shortcut.
• Select Properties and go to the Compatibility tab.
• Check the box that says "Run this program as an administrator."

Verify Game Files

Another solution involves verifying the integrity of the game files through Steam. This process ensures all necessary files are present and not corrupted, which can often fix loading issues. Here's how to do it:

• Restart your PC and open Steam.
• Right-click on *R.E.P.O.* in your Steam Library or click the gear icon on its Library page.
• Select Properties from the drop-down menu.
• Go to the Installed Files tab and click "Verify integrity of game files."

It's worth noting that not all files may verify successfully, but Steam indicates this is normal. You can safely ignore any messages about files not verifying and focus on getting past the loading screen bug.

With these steps, you should be able to overcome the *R.E.P.O.* stuck on loading screen bug and dive back into the chilling experience the game offers. For those eager to learn more, check out all the monsters in *R.E.P.O.* and strategies to escape them.

*R.E.P.O. is available now on PC.*