: Ensure your antivirus or firewall is not blocking the server's access to its own files. Add exclusions for the server installation folder and the AppData roaming folder. Check logs for specific errors : Look at the output_log.txt
: Launch a new game on the same map and then quit. 7 days to die server stuck initializing exclusive
: Go to the new save folder and copy main.ttw and main.ttw.bak . : Ensure your antivirus or firewall is not
Getting stuck on the "Initializing World" screen in 7 Days to Die : Go to the new save folder and copy main
If your server is stuck on "Initializing Exclusive," do this in order:
Large maps (8k+) or servers running on weaker hardware can take several minutes to fully boot. Ensure the server log reaches the message "ImposterBlock" before trying to join. Restart Steam & PC:
Disable Behavior Shield and Real-Time File Scanning temporarily to test.