The main reasons why Skate (Skate. 2025) might not be loading or gets stuck on the loading screen include outdated or corrupted graphics card drivers, corrupted or missing game files, overlay conflicts (Steam, Discord, Xbox Game Bar), background apps interfering, outdated DirectX or Visual C++ packages, resolution or graphics settings mismatches, corrupted cache or shader files, and unoptimized system updates. Fixes include:
- Updating GPU drivers (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel).
- Verifying integrity of game files via Steam or EA App.
- Running the game as administrator.
- Disabling overlays and unnecessary background apps.
- Clearing cache and shader files.
- Adjusting display settings (windowed mode, resolution, disable HDR).
- Installing or repairing DirectX and Visual C++ redistributables.
- Updating Windows.
- Reinstalling the game completely if problems persist.
Other tips involve temporarily disabling antivirus that might block the game, ensuring a stable internet connection, installing the game on an SSD, and limiting background programs. Additionally, there are reports of an error code 3967269002 indicating connection loss issues, which sometimes resolve by reinstalling the game, moving it from HDD to SSD, or ensuring the anti-cheat software is properly installed and activated. Running the anti-cheat program directly from the Skate installation folder and repairing or reinstalling the EA anti-cheat can also resolve loading issues. These steps should help troubleshoot why Skate is not loading or stuck on the loading screen and guide how to fix it effectively.
