To help narrow down the exact cause of your connection issue, please share a few more details:
To fix the issue, it helps to understand what tModLoader is doing when this message appears.
Local configuration files conflict with the server's settings.
The server uses an older or newer version of a mod than what you have installed. reload complete joining tmodloader
Have them send you the configuration files for the major mods active on the server.
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Steam Workshop is generally reliable, but large mod downloads (e.g., Calamity, Thorium, Stars Above) can occasionally become corrupted. A single missing texture or faulty line of code can halt the joining process without a clear error message. To help narrow down the exact cause of
related to the mods you are trying to use.
Follow these steps in order. Do not skip. Most users will solve the issue by Step 3.
Once your local game is fully loaded, attempt to join the server. Tips for Server Hosts to Prevent the Bug Have them send you the configuration files for
: "Reload Complete, Joining" appears once this local reload finishes and the game attempts to finalize the handshake with the server. Known Issues & Performance
Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes. When you attempt to join a multiplayer server, the server immediately checks your local mod list against its own. If there's a discrepancy—even a small one—tModLoader will:
For many players, this screen becomes a permanent loading loop, or it crashes the game entirely. If you are stuck staring at this message while trying to join a multiplayer server or launch a single-player world, you are not alone.
