Sea of Stars is a 2023 role-playing video game by Sabotage Studio. The game was released for Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One,...
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Last updated on August 31, 2023
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Sea of Stars is a 2023 role-playing video game by Sabotage Studio. The game was released for Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S and is set in the same universe as The Messenger. However, it is now finally making its way to PC. As the game is relatively new, many players are stuck on the loading screen after launching Sea of Stars on their PC.
If you’re having trouble playing Sea of Stars, your computer may be wrong. Luckily, we’ve mentioned a couple of possible workarounds to help you fix the stuck-on loading screen on Sea of Stars.
Fix: Sea of Stars Stuck on the loading screen
Check out the following troubleshooting methods below to easily resolve such an issue on your Windows computer. So, without further ado, let’s jump into the guide below.
1. Check-out System Requirements
Check out the system requirements before jumping to any conclusion whatsoever. If in case, your computer configuration isn’t compatible enough, you may find issues with the game launching and gameplay.
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows 7, Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 or AMD Phenom II X4 945
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 230 or Nvidia GeForce GT 520
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended Requirements:
OS: Windows 7, Windows 10
Processor: AMD FX 4300 or Intel Core i3 2120
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 340X or Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space
2. Increase Virtual RAM
Virtual memory combines your RAM with temporary space on your hard disk. If you’re running out of RAM and the default size of your virtual memory isn’t large enough for your needs, you’ll need to increase it manually.
Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard and type advanced system settings.
Click on View Advanced System Settings.
Click on Settings > Click on the Advanced tab > Click on Change.
Uncheck the box next to manage paging file size for all drives Automatically.
Select your C: drive [Where you’ve installed Windows] > Click the Options button next to the Custom size and type 4096 in the text box of the Initial size (MB) and Maximum size (MB).
Note: Increasing the virtual memory three times higher than the current RAM size is always better. [1GB=1024MB]
Click on Set and then OK to save changes.
Restart your computer and your game.
3. Properly Place the Storage and RAM in the slot
It’s also recommended to remove the side panel of the CPU cabinet on your PC and then unplug the HDD/SSD & RAM component from the slot. Gently clean the slot and the component, then place them properly again to check whether Sea of Stars stuck on the loading screen has been fixed.
4. Update GPU Drivers
If you haven’t updated your graphics driver on the Windows computer, then make sure to install the latest patch version. To do so, you’ll need to check for available updates by following the steps below:
Press the Windows + X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
Now, click on Device Manager from the list > Double-click on Display adapters.
Right-click on the dedicated graphics card that you’re using.
Next, select Update driver > Choose to Search automatically for drivers.
If an update is available, the system will automatically download & install it.
Once done, restart the computer to apply changes immediately.
5. Close Unnecessary Background Tasks
Another thing you can do is simply close unnecessary background tasks on your PC to ensure there is no additional consumption of system resources happening in the background whatsoever. To clear out background tasks:
Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager.
Click on the Processes tab > Select the task you want to close.
Once selected, click on End Task. Make sure to do the steps for each task individually.
Once done, restart your computer to change effects immediately.
6. Update Sea of Stars
If you haven’t updated your Sea of Stars game for a while, follow the steps below to check for updates and install the latest patch (if available). To do this:
Open the Steam client > Go to Library > Click on Sea of Stars from the left pane.
It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
Installing the update > Close the Steam client may take some time.
Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes and relaunch the game.
7. Check for Windows Updates
The chances are high that your Windows OS build becomes outdated or corrupted. If you’re also feeling the same, then make sure to follow the steps below to check for Windows updates. If the update is available, then install it. The latest software updates always offer bug fixes and improvements. To do this:
Press the Windows + I keys to open up the Windows Settings menu.
Next, click on Update & Security > Select Check for updates under the Windows Update section.
If there is a feature update available, select Download and Install.
Wait for some time until the update gets completed.
Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes immediately.
8. Try Disabling Overlay Apps
A couple of popular apps have their overlay program that can eventually run in the background and cause gaming performance or even launching issues. You should turn them off to fix the issue by following the steps below:
Launch the Nvidia GeForce Experience app > Head over to Settings.
Click on the General tab > Disable the In-Game Overlay option.
Finally, restart the PC to apply changes and relaunch the Sea of Stars game.
Also, remember that you should disable some other overlay apps like MSI Afterburner, Rivatuner, RGB software, or any other third-party overlay apps that always run in the background.
9. Perform a Clean Boot
Some apps and their services may start automatically while booting the system immediately. Those apps or services will use many internet connections and system resources in that case. If you also feel the same, perform a clean boot on your computer to check for the issue. To do that:
Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
Now, type msconfig and hit Enter to open System Configuration.
Go to the Services tab > Enable the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.
Click on Disable all > Click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
Now, go to the Startup tab > Click on Open Task Manager.
The Task Manager interface will open. Here, go to the Startup tab.
Then click on the particular task that has a higher startup impact.
Once selected, click Disable to turn them off from the startup process.
Do the same steps for each program that has a higher startup impact.
Once done, make sure to restart your computer to apply changes.
10. Verify Game Files
If, in case, there is an issue with the game files and somehow it gets corrupted or missing, then make sure to perform this method to check for the issue easily.
Launch Steam > Click on Library.
Right-click on Sea of Stars from the list of installed games.
Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
Once done, restart your computer.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
