Watch — Dogs 2 Creating Profile Data Stuck

Start with Method #4 (renaming the save folder) – that alone solves the problem for most players. If you’re on console, the offline trick is your best friend.

Once you’re past that screen, the vibrant, hackable world of San Francisco awaits. And trust me, it’s worth the trouble.

Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs 2 is a fantastic open-world hacker’s paradise—until you get stuck staring at a loading screen forever.

You click "Play," the game launches, and you’re met with the promising message: "Creating profile data." You wait. 30 seconds. 2 minutes. 10 minutes. Nothing changes. The spinning icon taunts you. Your Marcus Holloway cosplay is ready, but the game refuses to let you into San Francisco.