The top toolbar randomly disappearing

[Lord Tyrannikillicus]

So in the last few days I've started to have a problem where the toolbar on the top right, with the map, speed, rudder, etc. has just gone and disappeared and I can't get it back. Then I have to restart like 5 times to get it back for about 10 minutes. Anyone else have this problem?

[Dewgle]

Pressing the "U" key on your keyboard will make the UI (toolbar) disappear.

Pressing the "U" key on your keyboard again will bring it back.

[Lord Tyrannikillicus]

Ah didn't think it'd be that simple, didn't work, thanks for the try though. I'll just reinstall now maybe that'll fix it.

[Dewgle]

Odd, was sure that would work.

Verifying your game files through your Steam library is faster than a reinstallation.

• Right-click Uboat in your Steam libary and select properties
  
• Navigate to the local files tab
  
• Select Verify Integrity of Game Files

Steam will inspect each file installed on your computer and cross reference the MD5 hash value of the game files against the MD5 hash of the files stored on Steam's servers. If there are any missing or corrupt game files, Steam will download a replacement.

Not only is this faster than a complete reinstallation but you'll also receive a notification telling you if any of the game's files failed to validate. This is important because if it continues to happen then it's possible your Windows Defender or third-party antivirus software is blocking game files from being downloaded.

[Dewgle]

Also are you in first person when the toolbar disappears? When in first person or the periscope view, the toolbar will hide by default. Holding the ALT key on your keyboard will bring it back.

[Lord Tyrannikillicus]

Oh nah it's always in external view or side view. I rarely use FP view. I've already started the download but it won't take long see how it goes, cheers for the help.

[Dewgle]

Cheers. I'll keep an eye on this thread if you still have issues. Also available on the Uboat Discord server.

[Manwith Noname]

I've had this but I've only had this (so far) when I'm playing the game after completing a mission. I have the auto travel option enabled so that should I wish to warp I can but sometimes I like to do the journey manually so as to report sightings, inspect ships or even strike targets.

My feeling is, something about this situation messes with the UI.

Edit: I did have a pretty reliable way to get it back too but I can't remember what that was. I want to say it was still there in the map view.

Another edit: As a note on pressing the "U" button to change the UI, it has three states.

1) Full UI
2) No UI
3) Main UI, no pop up tool tips