Loading stuck at 0% (Fixed) See post for soulution

[Jollyroger]

Just bought the premium deluxe version. Try tied to start the game several times, but it gets stuck at 0% Loading language. Steam says I am have been playing for 23 minutes but I can't even get into the game. I don't want to keep trying because then I can't get a refund

Edit: Posted this in a reply but will post this here too so everyone can see the FIX:

EVERYONE! I have the FIX!!!! It is the DUMBEST fix in the entire world but it worked. Ok, Start MS FS 2024 from Icon on desktop. After it starts to launch, physically disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer. Game will continue to launch. Screen comes up to connect to Xbox network. Click connect. after maybe a minute, Screen will pop up asking for an Internet connection. Re-connect your Ethernet cable now. After about 30 seconds it will say Internet connection restored. Then after 20 seconds, up pops the sign in screen for Microsoft. Enter your Email and password. If you are already also signed in on your xbox acct then it will say welcome (acct name) then it will start launching the game. This ACTUALLY WORKED!!

[egdragon]

ME TOO. I BOUGHT TODAY. BUT I CANT PLAY GAME......
I WILL REFUND

[Emoney]

Same here must be a bug

[Emoney]

It should work later

[Jollyroger]

Problem is, Steam only allows 2 hours of use. If you go beyond two hours, you cannot get a refund. I'm already at 32 minutes and I can't even get past "Loading". Spending $132 for a game I can't even play is BS

[Richardmille]

I have same problem

[brian23n]

anyone have a solution?

[YesusGamer]

i have the same problem, help anyone

[80shrek]

yep same problem, have worked through all the solutions online. no fixes yet.

[WizardEagle]

I'm having the same problem, bought the game today and I'm stuck at 0% but steam is showing 4 hours playtime.

[henryyy]

same i waited for 90 minutes 0% loading language

[andrew smash]

Same issue.

[Tman]

Same issue here. @jollyroger I don't understand what you mean by steam only allows 2 hours of use?

[Tman]

Aaah for the refund. I got it

[luckyknee]

Same problem here !! Tried everything on the forum and still stuck with no Xbox Newtork prompt to log in

[Simracer]

Google search will give you the solution, which has been posted on this forum countless times.