Having to face hordes of zombies is terrifying in 7 Days to Die but it is nothing compared to facing game-breaking errors! After the 1.0 release, you would expect the game to be relatively free of errors and other issues. But as it has been seen, from maps not loading to asset bundles, some unlucky players are dealing with these problems rather than the zombies in the game. So, how can you fix it? Well, that is what we are going to discuss.
Like with other issues and errors, this one too is not entirely new and has been present since the early access days. As the error message suggests, the game has trouble accessing or loading essential assets, or, in most cases, the assets will not load at all. That being said, without further ado, let’s take a look at the fixes!
7 Days to Die error loading asset bundle: How to fix it
Before you try out the fixes, keep in mind that the developers have not acknowledged this issue and, therefore, have not hinted at possible fixes or updates. So, taking matters into our own hands, we have gone through some potential fixes that might be able to fix this asset not loading issue. Check them out below.
Restart
The magical step before you try any other fixes! Simply close the game completely, clear it from the Task Manager to make sure it is not running in the background, and then restart it. If this does not help, try restarting the whole PC and then launching the game.
Verify Game Files
One of the most common causes is corrupted or missing game files. Verifying the integrity of game files through Steam can quickly identify and replace any problematic files. To do this, open your Steam Library, right-click on 7 Days to Die, and select “Properties”. Navigate to the “Installed Files” tab and click on “Verify Integrity of Game Files”. Steam will then check all the game files and replace any that are damaged or missing.
Update Graphics and System Drivers
Outdated or incompatible drivers could also be the culprit. Besides, there is no harm in checking for GPU updates. It is quick and easy! All you have to do is visit the manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) and download the latest drivers for your hardware. As a responsible gamer, keep your system drivers up to date at all times!
Disable Mods
Mods are perhaps the primary culprit behind this error and a lot of players have had the same conclusion. So, if you have mods installed, try disabling them to see if the issue persists. To do this, head to the game’s mod directory and temporarily move the mod files to another location. Restart the game without the mods and check if the error is resolved.
Keep mods updated
If you just cannot play the game without any mods, you have no other option but to update the mods so that they are compatible with the 1.0 release of the game. So, regularly check for updates for your mods on the platform where you downloaded them, such as Nexus or other modding websites. Install the available updates and check that all mods are compatible with the current game version.
Firewall/Antivirus
Firewalls and antivirus programs have a bad rep for interfering with game files and preventing them from loading correctly. So, go ahead and temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus software to help determine if they are the cause of the asset bundle loading error in-game. To do this, access your antivirus settings and turn off real-time protection. After this, disable Windows Firewall from the Windows Settings menu. Then, launch 7 Days to Die to see if the issue persists. If the game loads without any errors, you may need to add the game to your firewall or antivirus exclusion list to allow it to run without interference once you enable both programs.
Well, for now, those are the workarounds that you can try for the asset not loading problem in 7 Days to Die. We hope your doubts on this matter are cleared now. And, for more gaming-related queries, make sure to visit DigiStatement first. Read more: World of Warships Legends: How to get denarii
