Many players who install the GTA Vice City Next Gen Edition face a frustrating issue—an infinite loading screen or constant crashes when trying to launch the game. This problem usually happens due to missing files improper installation or conflicts with gameconfig settings. Luckily there are simple fixes that can get your game running smoothly again.
What Is The Infinite Loading Screen Issue
The infinite loading screen occurs when the game can’t properly load textures models or scripts from the Next Gen mod pack. It can also be triggered if your PC setup is missing essential files like DirectX Visual C++ Redistributables or a proper gameconfig file. Instead of loading into Vice City the game hangs forever or crashes back to the desktop.
How To Fix (Step by Step)
- First verify that you installed a clean copy of GTA Vice City before adding the Next Gen mod.
- Make sure you extracted all mod files correctly into the game directory.
- Install DirectX 9.0c and the latest Visual C++ Redistributables (2005–2015).
- Download and apply the included Gameconfig file; Click Here
- Check that your “models” and “data” folders are not missing any files after installation.
- If using an ENB or reshade try launching the game without it to test stability.
- Delete the gta_vc.set file from your Documents → GTA Vice City User Files (this resets settings).
- Run the game as Administrator and enable Windows XP compatibility mode if needed.
- If crashes continue reinstall the Next Gen pack but copy files step by step to identify the faulty one.
- Once everything is correctly placed the game should load normally without freezing.
Conclusion
Fixing the infinite loading screen in GTA Vice City Next Gen is mostly about ensuring proper installation and supporting files. With the right setup—DirectX Visual C++ a working gameconfig and a clean install—you can completely eliminate the crash problem. After applying these fixes you’ll finally be able to enjoy Vice City in stunning next-gen graphics without any interruptions
