# Bug Discussion

**URL:** https://forums.snapshotgames.com/c/phoenix-point/bug-discussion/10.md

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## [\[BUG\] Cannot use Destiny III after loading if used before loading](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/bug-cannot-use-destiny-iii-after-loading-if-used-before-loading/12633)

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**Author:** [@Lewap](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Lewap)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/bug-cannot-use-destiny-iii-after-loading-if-used-before-loading/12633 "2026-08-04T12:28:44Z")

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Repro: Have an agent equipped with Destiny III. Save the game. Fire Destiny III. Load the save. Expected: You can fire Destiny III, since it hasn’t been used, yet. Current: You get the “Cannot be used again this t…

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## [Game does not launch](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/game-does-not-launch/16930)

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**Author:** [@DevinC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/DevinC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/game-does-not-launch/16930 "2026-02-01T17:00:09Z")

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So I picked up Phoenix Point Ultra Edition back in 2019. With Menace coming out soon, I was in the mood for some more Phoenix Point in the meantime, but the game won’t start… Click launch and nothing happens, the game s…

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## [Game locks up and loses all UI fighting cyclops](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/game-locks-up-and-loses-all-ui-fighting-cyclops/16925)

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**Author:** [@Cathexis](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Cathexis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/game-locks-up-and-loses-all-ui-fighting-cyclops/16925 "2026-01-19T15:46:50Z")

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In my first ancient ruin, I have an issue where the cyclops heals all of its limbs then the game locks up, no ui elements are visible and it just sits there (for 20+mins before I got bored). I guess the AI is stuck in a …

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## [Cannot atack pandoran lair](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/cannot-atack-pandoran-lair/15464)

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**Author:** [@Hidetoszi](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Hidetoszi)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/cannot-atack-pandoran-lair/15464 "2026-01-16T00:51:54Z")

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I am not able to atack pandoran lair, I tryied with different vehicles, build scan in neares pp base and still not able to deploy sqad to it (but every 4 days attiude decrease)

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## [The Gift aircraft replaced my previous aircraft](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/the-gift-aircraft-replaced-my-previous-aircraft/16907)

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**Author:** [@Giraaa](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Giraaa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/the-gift-aircraft-replaced-my-previous-aircraft/16907 "2026-01-06T03:57:19Z")

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I remember before the patch when I got the “Gift” I had 2 aircraft, but now after the patch this “Gift” made my previous aircraft disappear, in other words it replaced it, and moved my personnel onto the “Gift”, not sure…

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## [Latest patch messed up the font for ammo](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/latest-patch-messed-up-the-font-for-ammo/16906)

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**Author:** [@Giraaa](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Giraaa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/latest-patch-messed-up-the-font-for-ammo/16906 "2025-12-30T03:38:07Z")

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Hi, thanks for the new patch, I am not sure you are aware, but the font of the ammo in personnel section got messed up, see screenshot, hopefully you can fix it soon, thanks.

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## [Priest Armor Not Visible In The Manufacturing Menu](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/priest-armor-not-visible-in-the-manufacturing-menu/16896)

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**Author:** [@Pave](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Pave)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/priest-armor-not-visible-in-the-manufacturing-menu/16896 "2025-12-22T17:17:20Z")

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Partial cross-post from Discord: https://discord.com/channels/322630986431201283/511726277321818113/1452711539273629778 The Armor of Priest-class are not displayed in the Manufacturing-menu, which in turn also renders…

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## [SOLVED: Stuck at loading screen](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/solved-stuck-at-loading-screen/3517)

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**Author:** [@Prohuntertr](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Prohuntertr)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/solved-stuck-at-loading-screen/3517 "2025-10-30T01:20:05Z")

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hello guys, i’m stuck at loading screen at the very first time i run the game. i just open the game as admin from its own executable than comes up the loading screen than nothingelse… it keeps waiting there. any help …

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## [Mouse Drift only when shooting](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/mouse-drift-only-when-shooting/13862)

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**Author:** [@swykel](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/swykel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/mouse-drift-only-when-shooting/13862 "2025-08-29T20:01:25Z")

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At 80+ hours into the game my mouse drifts to the right when attempting to shoot. It automatically goes into manual aiming and drift right. I’ve tried switching to controllers with the same result. I’ve even upgraded …

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## [Trophies not unlocking](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/trophies-not-unlocking/16192)

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**Author:** [@TheAnticulture](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/TheAnticulture)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/trophies-not-unlocking/16192 "2025-07-16T06:28:45Z")

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I played this game for a day and a half, maybe two, on PS4 recently. I’m not new as I’ve been playing the game since backing it and playing the EGS version for years. Now, I’m not a SUPER trophy hunter, so I didn’t notic…

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## [Can't write any save game on PS4](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/cant-write-any-save-game-on-ps4/16498)

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**Author:** [@StahlKrupp](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/StahlKrupp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/cant-write-any-save-game-on-ps4/16498 "2025-05-22T19:50:39Z")

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I have the Behemoth Edition for PS4! I can’t even start the first mission, I get the auto save error and a freezed game every time! Manually saving isn’t working as well. Before I started the game there was a mandator…

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## [Game crashes constantly!](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/game-crashes-constantly/16377)

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**Author:** [@EonBlame60](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/EonBlame60)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/game-crashes-constantly/16377 "2025-05-19T07:28:25Z")

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Game crashes on my PS4 when completing a mission or when reloading a save. This happens too bloody often! Fix the PROBLEM! Maybe it´s time to warn the entire gaming community!

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## [Freeze on the Infected Haven map](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/freeze-on-the-infected-haven-map/13785)

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**Author:** [@Yme](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Yme)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/freeze-on-the-infected-haven-map/13785 "2025-01-12T12:37:58Z")

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Game freezes after hitting end turn on the Infected Haven map (quite late in the mission - just about to get sight on the corrupted node). I can pan around the map with the mouse, but none of the keys work / respond. At …

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## [Spider drones "freezes" game](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/spider-drones-freezes-game/16057)

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**Author:** [@fin0wner](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/fin0wner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/spider-drones-freezes-game/16057 "2024-11-07T08:28:55Z")

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On ps5 whenever i blow up a spider drone on 2 or more enemies there is a 70% chance that the game gets stuck. After the explosion the screen just stays where you blew it and nothing happens it wont fully freeze since ene…

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## [Why does it take so long to load?](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/why-does-it-take-so-long-to-load/4382)

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**Author:** [@LordLongmont](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/LordLongmont)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/why-does-it-take-so-long-to-load/4382 "2024-10-30T08:39:11Z")

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Why does it take so long to load? Want to play a quick game… cant because it takes 10 minutes to load and then another 5-6 to get into your save.

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## [Screen freezes, but game still running](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/screen-freezes-but-game-still-running/10734)

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**Author:** [@acedr](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/acedr)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/screen-freezes-but-game-still-running/10734 "2024-10-27T11:40:11Z")

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Hello, wondering if someone found a solution - I have a problem that the game screen constantly freezes, both in geoscape and battle view, it is random, it can happen in the first few minutes of play or an hour later, bu…

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## [Vehicle loads into map but can't reach evac](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/vehicle-loads-into-map-but-cant-reach-evac/15905)

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**Author:** [@rubberducky](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/rubberducky)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/vehicle-loads-into-map-but-cant-reach-evac/15905 "2024-07-30T19:44:02Z")

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From 2020 bug fix list: …so that was a lie. Do you know how incredibly maddening it is to finish a long mission only to realize this “bug fix” was just a lazy dev lying to their manager and there’s nothing in the env…

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## [Bugged? I have 2 issues that need resolved..](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/bugged-i-have-2-issues-that-need-resolved/12244)

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**Author:** [@Icy](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Icy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/bugged-i-have-2-issues-that-need-resolved/12244 "2024-01-14T12:41:35Z")

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Bugged? I have 2 issues that need resolved… I just started this morning. I finished Tutorial and I was to “Return to Base” I flew back to the base. My jet is hovering on the base. Nothing updated. Still stuck with…

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## [Is the Return Fire animation bug fixed yet?](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/is-the-return-fire-animation-bug-fixed-yet/15637)

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**Author:** [@trialshock](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/trialshock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/is-the-return-fire-animation-bug-fixed-yet/15637 "2023-11-08T10:38:07Z")

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Game got abandoned without properly being fixed. Any news? I just can t play this game anymore with bugs like these

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## [Haven maps not having door](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/haven-maps-not-having-door/15642)

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**Author:** [@Anynamecounts](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Anynamecounts)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/haven-maps-not-having-door/15642 "2023-11-05T20:14:59Z")

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I’m not even sure if this is the right place to post this, but I recently bought PP on PS4 and have been able to navigate most bugs through Googling solutions or work arounds. However, this one made me stop 2 campaigns n…

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## [Smoke from fire bugged](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/smoke-from-fire-bugged/14003)

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**Author:** [@trialshock](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/trialshock)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/smoke-from-fire-bugged/14003 "2023-10-31T01:38:44Z")

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Smoke from Fire looks like white squares, instead of regular black smoke. Happens when looking from distance and, if looking up close, when the smoke is on the top area of the screen

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## [Return Fire Animation still bugged after months](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/return-fire-animation-still-bugged-after-months/13968)

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**Author:** [@trialshock](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/trialshock)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/return-fire-animation-still-bugged-after-months/13968 "2023-10-31T01:38:17Z")

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I know i might look stupid for being upset about it, but really, this still bothers me so much! Devs, please, a fix for this problem? Basically if the shooter gets hurt by a Return Fire while in ( high? )…

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## [Unreachable enemy](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/unreachable-enemy/15474)

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**Author:** [@Hidetoszi](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Hidetoszi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/unreachable-enemy/15474 "2023-08-07T10:59:00Z")

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I cannot finish my mission as enemy cannot be reached, granades also did not go there :

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## [Sky intercept / battle hangs / frozen (Hastur 1.20.1, macOS, Steam)](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/sky-intercept-battle-hangs-frozen-hastur-1-20-1-macos-steam/14628)

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**Author:** [@theanhoo](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/theanhoo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/sky-intercept-battle-hangs-frozen-hastur-1-20-1-macos-steam/14628 "2023-08-06T07:36:39Z")

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Phoenix Point (Hastur 1.20.1, macOS, Steam) hangs / frozen when intercepting / battling a Berith. Clicking on Start, Stop, Auto-battle and Disengage did not help — program remains frozen. Please see the attached screen…

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## [The gameget stuck after load](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/the-gameget-stuck-after-load/14016)

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**Author:** [@junkerlord](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/junkerlord)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/the-gameget-stuck-after-load/14016 "2022-09-22T10:18:23Z")

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Hello guys, I may need some help. After several hours playing I tried to load an auto save. However, what I get was this screen where I m unable to do anything… anything at all. The globe seems to be partially animated b…

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## [PS5 bugs breaking game](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/ps5-bugs-breaking-game/15261)

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**Author:** [@Kahdel](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Kahdel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/ps5-bugs-breaking-game/15261 "2023-06-29T21:15:50Z")

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Have to disconnect and reconnect controller at game start. R2 and L1 don’t work at all. I’m stuck at the first fight because I can’t even engage in enemy soldiers. Couldn’t do the tutorial passed moving the second charac…

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## [Phoenix Point "Digital Extras" for XBOX PC Game Pass](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/phoenix-point-digital-extras-for-xbox-pc-game-pass/15142)

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**Author:** [@SPJ\_Alberto](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/SPJ_Alberto)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/phoenix-point-digital-extras-for-xbox-pc-game-pass/15142 "2023-05-26T11:06:17Z")

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Hello! Really happy of enjoying the game with XBOX Game Pass! However, I did not find the way to find the “Digital Extras” that Steam players can download as owners of the game. I was trying to find the folder in the X…

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## [The Skills tree rip off counter!](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/the-skills-tree-rip-off-counter/10430)

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**Author:** [@Spagetman43](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Spagetman43)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/the-skills-tree-rip-off-counter/10430 "2023-02-07T20:52:26Z")

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I have noticed that there is an issue with the Skills tree counter. For example it tells you the next level = 10, then you click it and it takes 11? Sometimes all you have is 10 and the + is active and you click it and w…

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## [Cant see inside the buildings](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/cant-see-inside-the-buildings/14899)

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**Author:** [@erdenk](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/erdenk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/cant-see-inside-the-buildings/14899 "2023-02-07T03:49:27Z")

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Hi sorry for my english so when i was playing the game on my xbox series x i noticed something. İ cant see inside of the buikdings no matter what i tried i tried rebooting, deleted datas, re install the game i reseted my…

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## [Game keeps crashing to desktop](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/game-keeps-crashing-to-desktop/14875)

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**Author:** [@Tye-dye](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Tye-dye)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/game-keeps-crashing-to-desktop/14875 "2023-01-20T17:09:51Z")

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Randomly keeps crashing to desktop sometimes 2-3 times in 10 minutes other times 1-2 hours. Keeps saying in my events Faulting application name: PhoenixPointWin64.exe, version: 2019.4.31.23231, time stamp: 0x6152ddb7 …

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