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ReSkate isn't working. How do I fix it?

Most problems are one of six things. Your antivirus is blocking the files, Steam wasn't running, a mod is outdated, the game build changed, your launcher drew on the wrong GPU, or a big map needs a newer version. Update to the latest release first, then work down the list below.

Start by updating. ReSkate shipped eleven releases in its first three days, and most of them fixed a specific report. The launcher updates itself when it starts. If it can’t, download the latest from GitHub Releases.

What you see Cause Fix
“Trojan” or “virus detected”, or files vanish after download Antivirus false positive (Behavior:Win32/DefenseEvasion.A!ml) Download from GitHub only, restore from quarantine, add the ReSkate folder to exclusions. See Is ReSkate safe?
“Cannot open file for SHA-256” Antivirus holding ReSkate.dll Same exclusion. Since 1.1.0 the error names the file.
You play as “Unknown Player” with no multiplayer Steam wasn’t open and signed in when you pressed PLAY Start Steam first, then the launcher
The launcher window is blank It drew on the onboard GPU (seen with a GT 1030) Update to 1.0.6 or later
Crash while loading on an older GPU (RX 580) Map streaming memory too big for the card Update to 1.0.2 or later
A big custom map crashes on load The game’s physics body limit Update to 1.1.0 or later
Board graphics or maps crash after updating to 1.1.0 A mod from before 1.1.0 (#46) Uninstall and reinstall the mod in MY MODS. Turn mods off one at a time to find it.
A mod is missing in game It couldn’t be merged or was made for another game build PLAY names it. Update it or turn it off.
Can’t join a server, or it loads forever Missing the server’s map mod, or a different ReSkate version Install the same map and update ReSkate
“Can’t host” or “can’t join” with no reason Older version 1.0.9 and later say why
Settings in the game’s menu don’t stick Fixed in 1.0.4 Update
On Linux or Steam Deck, custom maps hang loading Open Proton issue since 1.0.8 (#31) See ReSkate on Steam Deck and Linux

Still stuck

  • Your log is logs\ReSkate.log beside Skate.exe. It usually names the mod or file at fault.
  • Search the issue tracker for your error before opening a new issue, and attach the log when you do.
  • Ask in the bug-reports forum on the ReSkate Discord.

The full setup, controls and mod instructions are in Play skate. with ReSkate.

Updated 2026-10-05 · Improve this answer on GitHub