Game Version: v0.8.6 (Build May 28, 2026)
Platform: (Steam windows / Steam Mac / Mac): Steam
Mods: (Choose one: never used / removed / active)
If you have used mods before, please list them: Never used (Fresh clean install)
Hardware Specifications & Operating System (OS version, CPU, GPU, RAM, storage…): OS: Windows 11
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7600 (8GB VRAM)
RAM: 32GB
Storage: SSD (Solid State Drive)
GPU Drivers: AMD Adrenalin 26.5.1
Issue Date: May 29, 2026
IError Message: “The application has hung and will close now. Sorry for the inconvenience.”
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Details: Following the v0.8.6 hotfix, the game now successfully initializes and creates the %localappdata%\inZOI directories (which were previously missing on v0.8.2). However, the game now consistently crashes during the initial logo/loading screen. It sits on the screen for a prolonged period before throwing the “Application has hung” error. This appears to be a timeout/crash during the global illumination shader compilation phase specific to the RX 7600 / 8GB VRAM configuration.
Steps Taken/Attempted Fixes:
Performed a complete clean reinstall and verified file integrity on Steam.
Closed all background applications to maximize available system memory.
Attempted running in forced windowed mode (Alt + Enter) to reduce initial rendering load.
Cleared DirectX shader cache and verified graphics drivers are fully updated.