Simulation games are the talk of the town and after Farming Simulator 25 shaking things up on the ground, we now have Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 for those who want to soar the skies! But so far, it looks like May Day for the game, as the reviews are overwhelmingly negative. After only a day of its official release, fans of the series are not at all happy with what they got. Anyway, if you are trying to deal with the stuck-on-loading screen issue in the game, stick around till the end to find out if there is any fix yet for it.
To briefly touch upon the issue, while it is not the same for all, the gist is that the game is not loading up. Some are also seeing an error pop up that reads “VFS Activating Packages” leaving the game stuck at around 7%. While for others, it is stuck at 5% with a loading message pop-up. The issue is widespread so is there any fix yet? Have the developers acknowledged the issue? Suggested workarounds? Here are the details.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MFS 24) Stuck On Loading Issue: Is there any fix yet
Well, here is the deal: as of writing this, it is a widespread issue with no acknowledgment or fix from the official developers. Fans of the franchise have also pointed out that a similar problem was present back in Flight Sim 2020 as well. While the problem is from the end of the game developers, with all the influx of players, it is understandable for the servers to fry up. Anyway, here are some fixes that you can try. However, keep in mind that they are not guaranteed fixes.
Basic Checks
Assuming that your system meets the requirements criteria for the game, here are some basic things to try. Start by restarting your game and if that does not work out, do a full system restart. Make sure to give it some time before booting it up. Also, before you launch the game, do so as an administrator to resolve permission-related issues that might slow the loading process. Right-click the MFS 24 shortcut and select Run as Administrator.
Check your internet
If restarting with admin privileges does not help, it may be worth checking your internet connection. You can do a restart of your router to refresh the connection. You can also switch to a wired connection, that is, to use an Ethernet cable for a more stable and faster connection. While doing all of these, run a speed test to check if your internet is facing any dips or packet loss. If that is the case, you may have to switch networks for the best connectivity.
Update GPU/Verify Game files
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a graphics-intensive game. So, check if your GPU drivers are missing any updates. Head over to the official website of your GPU manufacturer (AMD or Nvidia) and download the latest drivers for your GPU. With these drivers up to date, the next is to verify the integrity of game files. This is to rule out the possibility of a corrupted or missing game file causing the issue. Doing this is simple; just head over to your Steam library, right-click on Microsoft Flight Simulator 24, click on Properties, and in the Installed Files tab, you will see the option to verify your files. Once the scan is completed, launch the game to check whether the issue persists.
Reinstall the Game/ Wait for Official Patch Update
Finally, if none of the above-mentioned workarounds have been of any help, as a last resort, uninstall and reinstall the game. While doing so, make sure you have selected an SSD to install the game and not an HDD. And if a reinstall does not solve it, you have no other option but to wait for an official fix. Since this is a widespread issue, keep an eye on official forums or social channels for announcements regarding patches or updates from Asobo Studio.
For now, this is all we have regarding the stuck-on loading issue in Microsoft Flight Simulator 24. We are hoping for the issue to be resolved once and for all, but right now, there is no official update on the matter. With that being said, don’t forget to bookmark DigiStatement for more guides and news like this. Also read: Farming Simulator 25 (FS 25): How to get Unlimited Money (PC, PS5, Xbox)
