How To Potentially Fix Umamusume: Pretty Derby Stuck on Loading Screen Error on PC

If you are facing performance issues with Umamusume Pretty Derby on PC, here are some potential fixes for it.

Umamusume Pretty Derby is available on PC via Steam (Image via Cygames, Inc.)

There can be numerous reasons responsible for performance depletions while playing Umamusume Pretty Derby. One common issue that many gamers are currently experiencing is the game getting stuck on the loading screen. While there is no official fix as of now, there are some minor adjustments you can make to get rid of this issue.

Note: These are unofficial fixes and may not work for everyone, but they are definitely worth a try.

Potential Fixes for Umamusume Pretty Derby Loading Screen Error

Restarting your PC can often fix performance issues in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames, Inc.)

The easiest fix to solve this problem is to simply shut down Steam, and restart your PC. Moreover, make sure that you are using Window’s latest version. However, if this does not solve your problem, you can try out the steps mentioned below.

1) Update Your Graphics Card’s Drivers

One step that many PC gamers often tend to forget or skip is to update their GPU drivers regularly. These updates are essential as they ensure that your GPU is up-to-date and also eliminate any compatibility issues. Given below are the steps you need to follow to download and install the latest drivers.

Nvidia Users

Nvidia graphics card owners can check for updates using these steps:

Open the Nvidia App.
You will find the Drivers on the left side of the screen. Click to check for new available drivers for your GPU.
If there are new drivers available, hit Download.
Once complete, install the drivers by hitting Express Installation.

AMD Users

If you are from Team Red, follow these steps:

Download and open the AMD Adrenalin Edition app. It will auto-detect any pending driver updates.
If you have a driver update pending, click Download Now.
Once complete, the driver will begin to install automatically.

2) Try Switching Between -dx 11 and -dx12

Open the Steam app.
Click Library, go to Umamusume Pretty Derby, right-click on it, and click Properties.
Now go to General and click Set Launch options.
Once here, type: “-dx12.”
Click OK to save the changes.
Click Close to close the Properties window.

If it was by default set to “-dx12,” try switching to “-dx11” to check if the issue persists.

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3) Verify the Integrity of Your Game Files via Steam

When downloading games via Steam, more than often, the game files get corrupted due to unstable internet speeds and many other factors. Fortunately, using Steam’s built-in feature, you can verify all your game files as well as fix the ones that are creating a hurdle in your gaming session. Follow these steps:

Launch Steam on your PC.
Open your Game Library.
Right-click on the game and open Properties.
Go to the Installed Files tab.
Select Verify Integrity of Game Files and let Steam analyze everything.

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How To Potentially Fix Umamusume: Pretty Derby Stuck on Loading Screen Error on PC