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Freezing when exiting the game
Sep 25, 2024, 08:44 (UTC)
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Last Edit : Sep 25, 2024, 08:45 (UTC)
# 1

Noticed that the game keeps freezing consistently when exiting / disconnecting the game. Launching the game then selecting the "Quit" from the first menu does not crash the game but after logging in to a charater then exiting the game, it would just freeze and the only way to close the game is via the task manager.

Have verified the game files in steam and ran "Scan Files" from the client.

I am on windows 10 running the game from steam. The game/client version is 1.59.26.

Last Edit : Sep 25, 2024, 08:53 (UTC)
# 2

Yup, same here with the game based on the PA Launcher. The freeze varies; sometimes the window doesn't respond, and sometimes it 'only' takes few seconds to close.

Last Edit : Oct 7, 2024, 16:16 (UTC)
# 3

Same issue. let me know if you found a resolution

Last Edit : Oct 13, 2024, 00:30 (UTC)
# 4

I have the samne issue on windows 11.  Have to end the task every single time i close the game.

Last Edit : Dec 5, 2024, 22:14 (UTC)
# 5

Same here, PA launcher and Windows 10. The time it takes varies, but today I had to close it with Task Manager again because it had already taken at least 2 minutes. Closing a game should not be so difficult, should it? Especially since BDO itself just loves to CTG, disconnect, desync, etc. by itself already >.<

Last Edit : Dec 20, 2024, 10:49 (UTC)
# 6

Yep same here... any official acknowledgement? :-)

Last Edit : Dec 20, 2024, 23:53 (UTC)
# 7

same problem

Last Edit : Dec 21, 2024, 02:28 (UTC)
# 8

Having the same issue.
-Clear cashe
- Scan files through Steam
- Scann files at PA Launcher.

It's Frustrating please fix this!

Last Edit : Jan 5, 2025, 11:29 (UTC)
# 9

same problem.

I tried reinstalling all and the game still freezes when i exit...

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