This quick guide will list all of the possible issues that may be causing Dreamlight Valley to lock up on the loading screen.
Check Dreamlight Valley’s Server Status
Since server congestion and other issues tend to be the main culprit when getting stuck on a loading screen in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you’ll want to check whether the platform you’re playing on or the game itself is seeing any server hangups.
You can check whether your platform experiences any server issues here:
PlayStation Network Status Xbox Live Status Steam Service Status Nintendo Online Status
You can also follow official Disney Dreamlight Valley Twitter to find out if there are any server issues or updates. Unfortunately, all you can do is wait before the servers restore their normal working conditions if that’s the cause.
Install the Latest Patch
On September 15, 2022, developer Gameloft released a new patch for Dreamlight Valley with the following statement:
The next day, the developer released the following statement on Steam for users who got stuck on loading screens after encountering a minor bug during gameplay:
The patch that fixes this issue was released on September 16, so if you haven’t updated your game yet, be sure to do so.
You can also make sure that your Steam app updates games automatically by following these steps:
Start Steam. Select the “Library” tab. Right-click on Disney Dreamlight Valley. Select “Properties” from the list. Select the “Updates” tab. Choose “Always Keep This Game Updated” feature. Save and exit.
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