Deus Ex: The Fall Guide

Getting around the pesky "Downloading assets" message for Deus Ex: The Fall

Getting around the pesky “Downloading assets” message

Overview

Stuck on the loading screen? Been downloading assets since forever? Cannot play the game?Here’s how you can bypass it!

Does it concern you?

If you are seeing a loading screen with a message at the bottom saying “Downloading assets… 0%”, and it is stuck (and you cannot play the game) – yes, this is the guide for you.
Although, calling this a guide is a little bit too much. Just a simple tip.

How to deal with it?

Very simple.

1. Before running the game, disable you internet connection. That is, turn off your wireless module, unplug your cable – or simply disable the corresponding network connection in Windows.
2. Run the game. It should now get you to the main menu screen.
3. Reenable your connection (turn the wireless module back on, plug the cable back). You want those achievements to register, right?
4. All done. You can now play the game.

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