The Island and The Center both fail to load since tek update.

[LittlePieceOfChaos]

I haven't been able to play ark since the tek update.

Everytime I launch The Island map in single player it loads fine until it reaches the "World End" loading bar and makes my computer sound like it's about to blue screen.

Everytime I try to join The Center server I play on it stops somewhere on "The Center" loading bar but just crashes and gives me this crashstack:
LowLevelFatalError [File:C:\SVN_Ark\Engine\Source\Runtime\Core\Private\HAL\FileManagerGeneric.cpp] [Line: 608]
Invalid BufferCount=0 while reading ../../../ShooterGame/SeekFreeContent/Mods/TheCenter/TheCenter.umap. Pos=2063861552, Size=568484915, PrecacheSize=2147483647, PrecacheOffset=2063861552


VERSION: 254.41
KERNELBASE.dll!UnknownFunction (0x00007fff82437788) + 0 bytes [UnknownFile:0]
ShooterGame.exe!FError::LowLevelFatal() (0x00007ff71538a746) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\core\private\misc\outputdevice.cpp:354]
ShooterGame.exe!FArchiveFileReaderGeneric::InternalPrecache() (0x00007ff71530f6c0) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\core\private\hal\filemanagergeneric.cpp:610]
ShooterGame.exe!FArchiveFileReaderGeneric::Serialize() (0x00007ff71530f755) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\core\private\hal\filemanagergeneric.cpp:647]
ShooterGame.exe!TShaderMap<FGlobalShaderType>::SerializeInline() (0x00007ff715baf5a9) + 3 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\shadercore\public\shader.h:1065]
ShooterGame.exe!FMaterialShaderMap::Serialize() (0x00007ff715fe56c9) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\materials\materialshader.cpp:1735]
ShooterGame.exe!FMaterial::SerializeInlineShaderMap() (0x00007ff715fea5ec) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\materials\materialshared.cpp:788]
ShooterGame.exe!SerializeInlineShaderMaps() (0x00007ff715f8bd04) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\materials\material.cpp:443]
ShooterGame.exe!UMaterialInstance::Serialize() (0x00007ff715fd1d21) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\materials\materialinstance.cpp:1836]
ShooterGame.exe!ULinkerLoad::Preload() (0x00007ff7154221e8) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\coreuobject\private\uobject\linkerload.cpp:2930]
ShooterGame.exe!EndLoad() (0x00007ff71546f5b6) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\coreuobject\private\uobject\uobjectglobals.cpp:1084]
ShooterGame.exe!LoadPackage() (0x00007ff71546ef84) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\coreuobject\private\uobject\uobjectglobals.cpp:844]
ShooterGame.exe!UEngine::LoadMap() (0x00007ff715e0bf8c) + 43 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\unrealengine.cpp:9592]
ShooterGame.exe!UEngine::TickWorldTravel() (0x00007ff715e09182) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\unrealengine.cpp:8888]
ShooterGame.exe!UGameEngine::Tick() (0x00007ff715b5e87f) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\gameengine.cpp:1125]
ShooterGame.exe!FEngineLoop::Tick() (0x00007ff71492c6a0) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\launch\private\launchengineloop.cpp:2380]
ShooterGame.exe!GuardedMain() (0x00007ff714926b6c) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\launch\private\launch.cpp:140]
ShooterGame.exe!GuardedMainWrapper() (0x00007ff71492db8a) + 5 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\launch\private\windows\launchwindows.cpp:125]
ShooterGame.exe!WinMain() (0x00007ff71492dcb8) + 8 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\launch\private\windows\launchwindows.cpp:209]
ShooterGame.exe!__tmainCRTStartup() (0x00007ff716d7e601) + 21 bytes [f:\dd\vctools\crt\crtw32\dllstuff\crtexe.c:618]
KERNEL32.DLL!UnknownFunction (0x00007fff85128364) + 0 bytes [UnknownFile:0]
ntdll.dll!UnknownFunction (0x00007fff85ac70d1) + 0 bytes [UnknownFile:0]
ntdll.dll!UnknownFunction (0x00007fff85ac70d1) + 0 bytes [UnknownFile:0]

I found someone with a similar error, and a game dev suggested to delete the content folder then verify local files. I did this and i got the same error as the one above. Then the person with the same issue as me said they also deleted the Seekfreecontent folder along with the content folder and it worked for them. I continued to do this and verify local files once again then downloaded The Center map again. I tried again to see if it worked but instead of the above error, i got this:

Assertion failed: Ar != NULL [File:C:\SVN_Ark\Engine\Source\Runtime\CoreUObject\Private\Serialization\BulkData.cpp] [Line: 1154]
Attempted to load bulk data from an invalid filename 'C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/ARK/ShooterGame/Content/Mods/TheCenter/Assets/Textures/Foliage_Atlas_Billboards.uasset'.


VERSION: 254.41
KERNELBASE.dll!UnknownFunction (0x00007fff82437788) + 0 bytes [UnknownFile:0]
ShooterGame.exe!FOutputDevice::Logf__VA() (0x00007ff702769bc8) + 159 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\core\private\misc\outputdevice.cpp:145]
ShooterGame.exe!FDebug::AssertFailed() (0x00007ff70276a165) + 178 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\core\private\misc\outputdevice.cpp:220]
ShooterGame.exe!FUntypedBulkData::LoadDataIntoMemory() (0x00007ff7027e0dff) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\coreuobject\private\serialization\bulkdata.cpp:1157]
ShooterGame.exe!FUntypedBulkData::GetCopy() (0x00007ff7027df788) + 14 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\coreuobject\private\serialization\bulkdata.cpp:369]
ShooterGame.exe!FTexturePlatformData::TryLoadMips() (0x00007ff7031b439b) + 31 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\texturederiveddata.cpp:1110]
ShooterGame.exe!FTexture2DResource::FTexture2DResource() (0x00007ff7031ada79) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\texture2d.cpp:1249]
ShooterGame.exe!UTexture2D::CreateResource() (0x00007ff7031ad38a) + 61 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\texture2d.cpp:966]
ShooterGame.exe!UTexture2D::UpdateResourceW() (0x00007ff7031aca44) + 30 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\texture2d.cpp:517]
ShooterGame.exe!UMaterialInstance::PostLoad() (0x00007ff7033b2396) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\materials\materialinstance.cpp:1947]
ShooterGame.exe!EndLoad() (0x00007ff70284f65a) + 8 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\coreuobject\private\uobject\uobjectglobals.cpp:1141]
ShooterGame.exe!LoadPackage() (0x00007ff70284ef84) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\coreuobject\private\uobject\uobjectglobals.cpp:844]
ShooterGame.exe!UEngine::LoadMap() (0x00007ff7031ebf8c) + 43 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\unrealengine.cpp:9592]
ShooterGame.exe!UEngine::TickWorldTravel() (0x00007ff7031e9182) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\unrealengine.cpp:8888]
ShooterGame.exe!UGameEngine::Tick() (0x00007ff702f3e87f) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\engine\private\gameengine.cpp:1125]
ShooterGame.exe!FEngineLoop::Tick() (0x00007ff701d0c6a0) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\launch\private\launchengineloop.cpp:2380]
ShooterGame.exe!GuardedMain() (0x00007ff701d06b6c) + 0 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\launch\private\launch.cpp:140]
ShooterGame.exe!GuardedMainWrapper() (0x00007ff701d0db8a) + 5 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\launch\private\windows\launchwindows.cpp:125]
ShooterGame.exe!WinMain() (0x00007ff701d0dcb8) + 8 bytes [c:\svn_ark\engine\source\runtime\launch\private\windows\launchwindows.cpp:209]
ShooterGame.exe!__tmainCRTStartup() (0x00007ff70415e601) + 21 bytes [f:\dd\vctools\crt\crtw32\dllstuff\crtexe.c:618]
KERNEL32.DLL!UnknownFunction (0x00007fff85128364) + 0 bytes [UnknownFile:0]
ntdll.dll!UnknownFunction (0x00007fff85ac70d1) + 0 bytes [UnknownFile:0]
ntdll.dll!UnknownFunction (0x00007fff85ac70d1) + 0 bytes [UnknownFile:0]

What else i've tried:
- Using the sfw /scannow in cmd as admin with no errors coming up.
- Windows memory diagnostic came up with no errors
- Scanned my computer with my AV with no affected files
- Defragged my harddrive
- Tried playing with my AV disabled
- Made sure my OS was x64
- Checked drivers to make sure they were up to date
- Buying the game and DLC again so i'm not using family sharing anymore
- Uninstalling all mods
- Deleting my content folder and verifying local files
- Deleting my Seekfreecontent folder and verifying local files
- Currently trying to delete both the content and seekfreecontent at the same time and verifying files

I don't know if it would affect anything but i'm playing ark through family sharing.

I don't care if i have to buy ark again. It's a game that i really enjoy, so i don't mind supporting WildCard again. I just want to play with my friends again.

Here are my computer specs if it'll help.

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4200U CPU @ 1.60GHz 2.30GHz
Installed memory (RAM): 6.00GB (5.78 GB usable)
System type: 64-bit Operating System, x64-based processor
OS: Windows 10

I'm tired and getting broken with these long downloads. Please, any kind of help will be greatly appreciated!

[Kool Aid Man]

Reinstall your game, make sure you have current drivers for your hardware.

[LittlePieceOfChaos]

I guess i'll give reinstalling ark a shot. Checked my drivers and they're up to date.

[Kool Aid Man]

let me know if that works

[TomHud™]

are you playing with mods as well ?

[Kool Aid Man]

The server im on seems to work fine but theres been alot of people who say the new update has messed alot up for them, I have noticed some things are now kinda bugged so.

[Kool Aid Man]

I am, the server im on has 10 mods and all are quality of life mods load aint bad and neither is the engram page specially after learning

[TomHud™]

give me the name of the server and ill try join it

[luart]

I have the same problem,. I bought this game yesterday and can not play since then not even once.

[LittlePieceOfChaos]

Originally posted by Tomhud™:

are you playing with mods as well ?

yes i am playing with mods and just unssubscribed from all of them to see if that will work.

[LittlePieceOfChaos]

*Update 2*
I deleted the content folder and SeekFreeContent folder at the same time and verified files.
The result of that was I can now play on The Island servers again. Haven't tried downloading The Center map yet. I'll let you know how that goes.

*Update 3*
Ark works after deleting the 2 folders AT THE SAME TIME and then verifying files. Don't know why. Just glad the game works again.

[Ronnie]

hi guys,
I have the same problem and failed in the solution of verifying and even reinstalling.

after that i try to delete the two folders 'content' and 'SeekFreeContent' then reverify the game.
finally it works for me, thanks!

[Pestilence]

Fixed our server problem as well thanks.