As a workaround for getting kicked back to the character selection, please try to:
- Close the game,
- Find the steam_api64.dll file. It should be under this path: [GAMEDIRECTORY]\Engine\Binaries\ThirdParty\Steamworks\Steamv153\Win64\steam_api64.dll,
- Rename the file from steam_api64.dll to steam_api64.bak,
- Open the game again and check if you can load into the world.
Once the final fix for this issue is found, you will be able to rename the file back to steam_api64.dll.
We had some cases where players did not manage to find the file in their installation folders, but they managed to solve the issue by using the same trick on a similar file (same name steam_api64.dll ) located in the launcher installation folder:
- The default location is C:\Program Files (x86)\
Pax Dei Launcher\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\@xsolla\launcher-core-win\bin
Note: as mentioned in the title, don't use this on Steam, as the game will be stuck before the character selection (if you delete, the files, verifying your Steam files will restore it).
Comments (19)
I tried this work around and my game would not even launch to the character select screen the launcher just sits there like it is trying to load the game.The file path you show is not found in my windows 11 install it the file is found at:Program Files (x86)\Pax Dei Launcher\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\@xsolla\launcher-core-win\bin\steam_api64.dll
I tried this work around and it did nothing. Still get kicked back to the character screen.
I tried this workaround also on Windows 11 also and made no change. TY
I have the same problem but sometimes I get into the game
seit 3 tage komme ich nicht ins spiel ich spiele Charakter Auswahl Menü im Dauer grind... das ist echt traurig ticket werden ignoriert, habt ihr Wochenende??? ich bereue den kauf das ihr sowas nicht gefixt bekommt workaround bringt null komme nix zudem ist die steam datei nicht mit dem normal launche von euch zu tun hat...
I did this work around and worked for me. thank you
Mondo Luna which operating system are you using if you don't mind me asking?
it worked for me windows 11, used the browse files from the launcher.
I'm not using steam.
Thanks Mondo, I'll give it a shot via that route.
tried this workaround in Windows 11.
Unfortunately it didn't work.
Neville did you access the file under ... button next to the play button in the game launcher screen, click default then game, then engine folder, then binaires, then thirdparty ,
the steamworks, then next 2 folders . the just change dll to bak
I didn't Mondo, but have done now....so here goes. I'm going in....
worked thanks.
when i change the file it wont let me login just says steam not found.
alan did you use the browse file option from the game launcher screen?
What if we WISHED we could return to the character selection screen without exiting the game entirely?
Just tried the workaround, did not work
I tried this using Steam and now I can't even get to the character menu.
Is it possible to login into the game from a steam account? The Character selection loop has persisted for me since purchase (via Steam). Is there a solution?
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