***FIX*** [Steam] Infinite black loading screen bug

[Igno4 0]

I've seen probably 30 threads on this in the last two days alone, and I was just able to resolve my own problem an hour or two ago.

This thread is aimed at the bug where you are able to connect to a lobby, but get stuck at a black screen displaying only "Loading" between the lobby and gameplay.

In order to keep the amount of threads down, and increase awareness on how to fix this problem, post a comment in this thread if it helps you fix your problem. I've had this specific method work for me and about 5 or 6 other people.

Follow these steps:

1. Get Arma II Beta patch from http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php

2. Open zip file and run the .exe to install the new patch.

3. Browse to /Program Files(x87)/Steam/steamapps/common/arma 2 operation arrowhead/ and RENAME the existing arma2oa.exe.

4. Go to the /arma 2 operation arrowhead/expansion/beta and copy the arma2oa.exe, then paste it into your /arma 2 operation arrowhead directory.

5. Launch steam, and click properties under Arma II: Operation Arrowhead. Choose Set Launch Options, and enter this: -beta=Expansion\beta;ca;Expansion\beta\Expansion -mod=@DayZ;ca

6. Run Arma II: Operation Arrowhead from steam once, and then use 6 launcher.

And that's it. I was able to get it to work using those. If this doesn't work, try clearing the caches for Arma II and Arma II: OA.

Best of luck guys!

[hcjustin 14]

I'm using the newest patch with a retail copy and still no dice for me :(

[Igno4 0]

Are you sure you've replaced the .exe in your arma folder?

I know it sounds stupid, but tit won't work at all if you don't do this XP and I apologize for not knowing more about the retail problem, I've only been able to work with steam.

[hcjustin 14]

Yeah, sadly still not working :( Had the game stopped working for you suddenly or is this for new players unable to play? My game was running fine for a month then just suddenly this loading screen bug started happening.

[JadeTiger 2]

Yeah' date=' sadly still not working :( Had the game stopped working for you suddenly or is this for new players unable to play? My game was running fine for a month then just suddenly this loading screen bug started happening.

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Was the last server you were on the one you were streaming with a bus? I was on the same server and was never able to connect after that.

[BigBonedAndrew 0]

I've been having this problem as well but which patch do I click in the link you sent us and my computer doesn't show .exe after any of my folders please help!

[Igno4 0]

The .exe is just a suffix for a file type.. Basically a runnable file. Just go by file name. And choose to use the most recent patch, at the top.

[Z1Xwitch 0]

Thanks.. this worked! :D

[Pantheons (DayZ) 0]

When you say clear the cache from the game folders, what do you mean by that?

[pyck@hotmail.com 8]

i just play on a server wich load verry fast

[trylan 25]

that website dosent work for the betta patch. is there another way to get it? as i'm still getting this issue when i'm trying to log in to servers