How to fix Initialization Error #6 in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Initialization Error #6 is a long-standing problem for Disney Dreamlight Valley players, and it seems to constantly appear after content updates. The most recent update on August 21, 2024 must have caused some fans to take to DDV’s social media. to complain.

It seems that GameLoft is fully aware of this problem, and despite promises to fix it, there are still many players who struggle to start their game. But don’t worry, there are some methods you can try to enjoy your magical life in Dreamlight Valley.

6 Ways to fix Initialization Error #6 in Disney Dreamlight Valley

If you’re one of the unlucky players who’s gotten Initiation Error #6 since the game updated (or you’ve had it longer than that and haven’t figured out how to get around it), here’s a rundown of some of the most effective fixes that have helped players beat Initiation Mistake #6:

# 1 Sign out of your Cloud Storage (all platforms)

1. Check that your Cloud Save is fully synced.
2. Select the Cloud Save option in the main menu.
3. Select Unlink.
4. Re-enter your email and password to log back in and link your Cloud Save again.

#2 Turn off your modem (all platforms)

If the problem persists, try turning on your modem again.

1. Turn off your modem.
2. Wait 20 seconds.
3. Turn the modem back on.

This simple action can refresh your network settings and might just do the trick.

# 3 Switch between devices to trigger Cloud Sync (all platforms)

If the error persists, try this solution that has helped some players:

1. Check that your Cloud storage is fully synchronized.
2. Log in to your account on a different device where you previously installed Disney Dreamlight Valley.
3. Download and launch the game on that device. When asked to choose between local or cloud storage, select Cloud Save.
4. After the game opens successfully, close it, return to your main device and launch the game again.
5. Select Cloud Save when prompted. This method can solve the problem for some players by syncing the game data correctly across devices.

Obviously, this fix will only work if you have a second device (PC, Switch, etc.) to download the game.

#4 Uninstall and reinstall the game (all platforms)

If all else fails, it might be time to reinstall the game. However, before doing this, make sure to save your game data to the cloud to avoid losing any progress.

1. Open Disney Dreamlight Valley and go to Cloud Save from the main menu.
2. Enter your email address and password to create an account if you haven’t already.
3. Log into the game, navigate to Settings -> Help, and select Save to Cloud. Make sure it says “Fully synced” before continuing.
4. After backup, uninstall the game from your system, and then reinstall it from your chosen platform.

#5 Check File Integrity (PC)

Sometimes, the problem lies in corrupted or missing files. Checking the integrity of your game files will scan for these issues and download any necessary files. For PC/Steam players:

1. Open Steam and navigate to your library.
2. Right-click Disney Dreamlight Valley and select Properties.
3. On the Local Files tab, click Check integrity of game files.
4. Steam will then scan your game files and download any that are damaged or missing. Once complete, try launching the game again.

#6 Register Google DNS Server (PC)

Sometimes, the problem could be related to your DNS settings. By switching to Google’s DNS server, you may bypass the problem entirely.

1. Open the Control Panel and select Network and Internet.
2. Go to Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings on the left.
3. Right-click on your connection type and select Properties.
4. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
5. Set your Preferred DNS server to 8.8.8.8 and Alternate DNS server to 8.8.4.4.
6. Click OK and restart your computer.
7. Try launching the game to see if the error is resolved.

One of these fixes should help you resolve Initialization Error #6 and get back to exploring all the new content in Disney Dreamlight Valley. If the problem still persists after trying all these methods, check the official Gameloft channels for any further updates or patches.

Please note that Professional Game Guides is not responsible for any loss of game data that occurs. Choosing to act on any of these fixes is your own responsibility, and you must ensure that your game is properly saved to the Cloud and fully backed up before you attempt to fix Initialization Error #6.

Other Disney Dreamlight Valley Update 12 themes

Update 12 is the Tiana update that happened on August 21st, 2024. Unfortunately, Startup Error #6 isn’t the only issue players are having – it’s just one that’s happened over the past two years, with growing number of players. posting about it on Reddit, Twitter and Facebook.

Other known issues that came with the Dapper Delights update are:

1. Tiana disappeared from the valleys of players shortly after being unlocked.
2. The glide/surf key binding has changed without players changing it. At Switch, for example, it’s usually B. Currently, it’s ZL. It’s possible that this was a purposeful change, but there was no advance warning if it was and players aren’t happy about it.
3. Villagers’ houses have moved.
4. Houses don’t fit where they used to after being moved after an upgrade.
5. Players’ Touch of Magic clothing has changed (designs on the piece have moved slightly).
6. Cloud Save conflict errors.
7. Game crashes.
8. Opening the memory in Remy’s restaurant crashes the game – this is needed to unlock Tiana.
9. Villagers get stuck in various places.
10. The mailbox does not show gifts or new mail.

It’s not unusual for Disney Dreamlight Valley to have some issues after an update, but this is ridiculous. GameLoft’s silence since the announcement that they are “looking into it” doesn’t fill anyone with confidence either.

The DDV team had many complaints from players. Beyond this incident, the most recent set of complaints came when the devs requested “quality of life improvements” from the player base.

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