While the game is running, open Task Manager. Find the process, right-click it, select "Set Affinity," and limit the game to only 4 or 8 CPU cores.

If you’ve tried everything and it still fails, it’s often due to how Windows handles synced folders (like OneDrive). Creating a user account on your PC that isn't tied to a Microsoft/OneDrive account is a known "nuclear option" that works for many. Create a new local user with Administrator privileges.

If the basic steps fail, the game often crashes during the save process because it can't handle high-refresh-rate monitors or modern CPUs.

If you are on a console or the above PC fixes don't work, the issue is likely a stuck "write" command in the system cache. The game thinks a save is happening or corrupted and refuses to initiate a new one.

Alternatively, you can toggle the feature off entirely to test if it resolves the issue immediately. 2. Administrator Privileges and Local Account Fix