I just tried a complete delete and re-install of the game thru steam, I still have this issue.
Love!FYI, here is a related thread in the bug forums where you can leave information (see first paradox post in thread)
Apparently loading save games does circumvent the issue, so I'll add some for pre-made empires here to allow people to at least play.
They are medium sized 4-arm spiral galaxy saves, maxed out AI empires, rest default
Not ideal, but hopefully it gives you something to play with until we can fix the issue.
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1074841707.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1087781345.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1144654097.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1219847230.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1264354885.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1340817672.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1365230824.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1368715055.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1383397980.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1400726514.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1448886754.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1471397268.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1480950120.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1488518429.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1492025820.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_1510113582.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_682664658.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_718918906.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_775122094.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_790903721.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_810948106.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_830391521.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_864541681.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_924990631.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_933075365.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:02:27][lexer.cpp:277]: File 'mod/ugc_939602477.mod' should be in utf8-bom encoding (will try to use it anyways)
[23:03:47][government_civic_type.cpp:29]: Missing localization key civic_caravaneer_caravansary for government civic type
[23:03:47][government_civic_type.cpp:29]: Missing localization key civic_caravaneer_caravansary_desc for government civic type
[23:03:47][government_civic_type.cpp:29]: Missing localization key civic_caravaneer_fleet1_desc for government civic type
[23:03:47][government_civic_type.cpp:29]: Missing localization key civic_caravaneer_fleet2_desc for government civic type
Я переведу.You can save. no humanoids species pack
The 2nd attached save above should only use megacorp.Я переведу.
@GAGA Extrem Could you please provide one without portrait DLCs, like humanoid species pack.
It loads, and from a few minutes play (I sent the sci ship to survey, looked at the planet and assigned research) everything seems to work normally.Added a save that only uses megacorp.
Works for me!Please let me know if the save games do work out for you.
Thanks! Not a fun start to the new update, but your effort is highly appreciated!The 2nd attached save above should only use megacorp.