Error when starting the game after character creation. | Project Zomboid | Page 1

severe nebula Feb 24, 2026, 2:54 PM

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I am experiencing an error in the game when trying to start, right after creating the character.
With and without mods, this error still occurs. I have already done a clean installation, deleting the Zomboid folder and the Project Zomboid folder from Steam.

Can someone help me?
Below is the error that appears in the console. If needed, I can send the full console log!!!

ERROR: General f:0, t:1771944428741> ExceptionLogger.logException> Exception thrown
java.lang.RuntimeException: no field at WorldSimulation.reflectionInit(WorldSimulation.java:106).
Stack trace:
zombie.core.physics.WorldSimulation.reflectionInit(WorldSimulation.java:106)
zombie.core.physics.WorldSimulation.create(WorldSimulation.java:137)
zombie.iso.IsoWorld.init(IsoWorld.java:2603)
zombie.gameStates.GameLoadingState$1.runInner(GameLoadingState.java:333)
zombie.gameStates.GameLoadingState$1.run(GameLoadingState.java:293)
java.base/java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)

zealous crescent Feb 24, 2026, 3:12 PM

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i have the same problem but with loading my latest save

split citrus Feb 24, 2026, 5:14 PM

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This is usually caused by an install problem, did you delete the PZ folder before or after the uninstall? Can you try reinstalling the game to a different hard drive?

severe nebula Feb 24, 2026, 5:28 PM

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Bro, for some reason moving the game to another SSD worked, but why?

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@zealous crescent

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Now I’m going to test it with a modpack. I’ll post later whether it worked properly.

split citrus Feb 24, 2026, 5:36 PM

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severe nebula Bro, for some reason moving the game to another SSD worked, but why?

Usually leftover files on the other hard drive causing issues

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Best to check for them and delete them

severe nebula Feb 24, 2026, 5:37 PM

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okeys

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I have some PZ 41 servers on the same drive, that must have been it.

zealous crescent Feb 24, 2026, 6:41 PM

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i think that some mods crash and thats why mine doesnt wants to work

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but i dont know which ones

severe nebula Feb 24, 2026, 7:25 PM

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F

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With mods, it gave the same problem..

zealous crescent Feb 24, 2026, 8:14 PM

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severe nebula F

Try to turn on some mods and check if these mods work

split citrus Feb 25, 2026, 11:24 AM

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severe nebula With mods, it gave the same problem..

If mods cause issues, you have to remove the mods

#Error when starting the game after character creation.