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Fixed in 2018.3.X

Votes

0

Found in

2018.1.0f2

Issue ID

1049149

Regression

No

Launcher is stuck on "Loading..." forever while disconnected from the internet

Hub

-

Reproduction steps:

1. Open the Registry Editor ("RegEdit")
2. Go to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software"
3. Delete "Unity" and "Unity Technologies"
4. Go to "C:\Users\*user*\AppData\Local\Unity" and delete/move everything
5. Go to "C:\ProgramData\Unity" and delete/move everything except ".ulf" files
6. Disconnect from the internet
7. Launch the Editor

Expected Result: The Launcher loads and lets you create/load a project
Actual Result: The Launcher is stuck on "Loading..." with no way to proceed

Reproduced with: 2018.3.0a2, 2018.2.0b9, 2018.1.5f1, 2017.4.6f1, 2017.3.2f1, 2017.2.3p1, 2017.1.4p2

Note:
Need to delete the Registry files between every launch of the Editor to repro

Comments (12)

  1. sohaildiginow

    Aug 05, 2025 15:58

    That’s a really frustrating issue! It sounds like the Unity Launcher heavily relies on internet connectivity and certain registry/data files to initialize properly. Deleting those keys and local data likely removes cached credentials or configurations the Launcher needs, and without internet access, it can’t retrieve or verify that info—so it just hangs on “Loading...

  2. Aduitya

    May 19, 2025 17:57

    I've encountered this issue as well, and it’s quite frustrating, especially when trying to work offline or in areas with unstable internet. It would be really helpful if the launcher could at least open in offline mode or show a clearer message about the connectivity requirement. Thanks to the Unity team for tracking this—hoping for a fix soon!

  3. mechons1997

    Nov 22, 2024 05:48

    it usually indicates a dependency on an internet connection for initialization or authentication, even if the core features of the application are meant to be accessible offline. Here are a few possible reasons and solutions to resolve this issue:

  4. sabhasingh

    Nov 21, 2024 12:25

    Thank you for sharing this post about the Unity launcher issue! Your detailed description of the problem and the steps to troubleshoot it is incredibly helpful for developers facing similar challenges while using Unity.

  5. unity_0D4E4BAB52D474ECDB44

    Sep 29, 2024 08:02

    hank you for sharing this important update! It's crucial for readers to stay informed about changes like this.

  6. albertstill

    Sep 25, 2023 09:59

    I appreciate, cause I found just what I was looking for. You have ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye

  7. Nikondar

    Feb 23, 2022 10:47

    This is a test for [github.com](https://github.com/sweetalert2/sweetalert2)

  8. Nortech001

    Jul 12, 2021 14:38

    HELLO

  9. adammorne322

    Jun 15, 2021 06:23

    issuetracker.unity3d.com/issues/launcher-is-stuck-on-loading-dot-dot-dot-forever-while-disconnected-from-the-internet?page=42

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