Red Dead Redemption 2 Stuck On Loading Screen: 4 Solutions

Red Dead Redemption 2 is an action-adventurous cowboy type of PC video game developed by Rockstar Games. The game is praised for its outstanding visuals and fantastic gameplay. Even if the game has multiple issues, encountering RDR2 stuck on loading screen is one of the worst.

If you are also experiencing the stuck on loading screen problem in Red Dead Redemption 2, we discuss the possible causes and how to fix the problem on your PC in this article. Keep reading.

Why is my Red Dead Redemption 2 not loading?

Red Dead Redemption 2 is not loading because your game is either having some problems with the saved game data or because some of the overall game files are missing or corrupted. In addition, there are several other factors that could potentially influence the stuck loading screen problem in RDR2 on PC. If you are using V-Sync or your graphics drivers are out of date, you are likely to encounter Red Dead Redemption stuck on the loading screen.

Firewall restrictions, misconfigured game settings, administrative privileges, and an issue with the in-game Vertical Sync feature can be responsible for this problem on PC.

How do you fix the loading screen problem in RDR2?

To fix the stuck on loading screen problem in RDR2 and enjoy a smooth gameplay experience on your PC, you must consider all the troubleshooting tips and proven solutions highlighted and discussed in this article. Try out the following:

• Restart your PC several times 
• Make sure that you meet the system requirements

If the Loading Screen problem persists in RDR2, implement the fixes discussed below:

1. Disable Windows Defender
2. Disable V-Sync Feature
3. Update Graphics Driver
4. Perform Clean Boot

1. Disable Windows Defender

2. Update Graphics Driver

Also, you must keep your graphics driver updated to fix the stuck on loading screen problem in Red Dead Redemption 2 on your PC. Follow the steps outlined below:

1. Press the Windows key + X to open the Quick Link menu, then select Device Manager to open it.
2. Click on the Display adapter and double-click it to expand your drivers.
3. Right-click on your GPU driver and select the Update driver option from the context menu.

4. Select Search automatically for driver, and follow the onscreen instructions.

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3. Disable The V-Sync Feature

The V-Sync feature is also a potential factor responsible for your RDR2 stuck on loading screen on PC problem due to image over-processing. Follow the steps outlined below:

1. Open Red Dead Redemption 2 and go to the Graphics settings.
2. Disable the VSync option from the list.

3. Now go ahead to enable Vsync for the game application in your NVIDIA Control Panel.
4. Once the NVIDIA page is opened, click on Manage 3D settings.

5. Click on Program Settings, then select Add to choose the executable file of Red Dead Redemption 2 on your PC.
6. Once added, click on Vertical Sync from the options listed, then turn it on.
7. Click on Apply to save changes, then restart your PC and launch the game.

4. Perform Clean Boot

Perform a clean boot operation to determine if there is an application conflict which might cause the RDR2 stuck on loading screen on PC error. Follow the steps outlined below:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type msconfig and press the Enter key.

3. On the System Configuration Window, click on the Services tab.
4. Check the Hide all Microsoft services option provided at the bottom of the window pane.
5. Click on the Disable all button and Apply.

6. Switch to the Startup tab and click on the Open Task Manager option.
7. Click on the apps one by one and then click the Disable option.
8. Restart your PC and open the game.

If the game works fine after the operation, you should enable the services one after the other to determine the program causing the stuck on the loading screen problem and disable it permanently.

Conclusively, keep your graphics driver updated to fix the stuck on loading screen issue and perform a clean boot if the problem persists. We hope this article helps you.

Additional Fixes for Red Dead Redemption 2 stuck on loading screen :

• Run the game as an administrator 
• Verify the integrity of game files
• Close unnecessary background tasks

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• RDR2 Audio Crackling: Why & How To Fix It Quickly
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Conclusion

If you, or your friends are encountering RDR2 stuck on loading screen problem, make sure to perform a clean bot, upgrade graphic drivers, disable the V-Sync feature, or to disable Windows Defender. We hope that our solutions fixed your problems. If you discovered other fixes, please comment them below.