The launcher gets stuck forever when trying to patch, what do i do?

  • Ensure your Anti-Virus isn't blocking the launcher from starting SPT or has deleted any files from the SPT folder
  • Don't run the server or launcher as administrator
  • Don't have SPT installed in a protected folder (e.g. program files)
  • Check your SPT folder has installed correctly (it should be 35GB or larger in size)


  • If the above doesn't work, try the following:
    • Make a copy of your user/profiles folder (assuming you have made a profile, skip if you have not or don't mind losing your game progress)
    • Delete your SPT folder
    • Run your live launcher and do a file consistency check, close when complete
    • Download the SPT installer and follow install instructions
    • Copy your previously backed up user/profiles into your new SPT folder