How to fix Call of Duty stuck on the RICOCHET loading screen or boot loop
This means RICOCHET's initialisation is hanging when the game launches, often from OneDrive syncing your Call of Duty folder or a wrong launch path. Clearing the block resolves it. Jump to your situation below or work through the methods in order.
By Neeraj Singh ~6 min Updated Jun 2026 82% found this helpful
Error message
Stuck on the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat loading screen, or the game cycles back to the launcher.
Summary
Getting stuck on the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat loading screen, or a boot loop where the game launches, checks, fails silently and cycles back, means RICOCHET's initialisation is hanging. A frequent cause is OneDrive syncing your Documents or Call of Duty folder, which locks files RICOCHET needs, so stop OneDrive from syncing that folder. Just as common is a wrong launch path, RICOCHET's kernel checks only run through the supported client (Battle.net or the Microsoft Store), so launching any other way causes a silent attestation loop; start the game from the correct client. Beyond that, clear the game cache and saved data, make sure the game and GPU drivers are fully updated, and add the Call of Duty folder to your antivirus exceptions so security software is not blocking the kernel driver. Simply waiting a few minutes on first launch after an update sometimes clears a slow initialisation too.
What this error means
RICOCHET initialises before the game reaches the menu. A hang on its loading screen, or a loop where the game silently fails and returns to the launcher, means that initialisation cannot complete, usually because a needed file is locked or the game is launching outside the supported client.
Clearing the block fixes it: stop OneDrive syncing the Call of Duty folder, launch through Battle.net or the Microsoft Store, and clear the game cache. Updated GPU drivers and antivirus exceptions prevent the kernel driver being blocked mid-initialisation.
Common causes
OneDrive is syncing the Documents or Call of Duty folder and locking files.
The game is launched outside the supported client (Battle.net or Store).
Corrupted game cache or saved data.
Antivirus blocking RICOCHET's kernel driver.
Expert insight
“The boot loop and the stuck loading screen are usually the same story, RICOCHET cannot finish starting. The sneaky one is OneDrive, if it is syncing your Documents or Call of Duty folder it locks files the anti-cheat needs, so pause or exclude that folder. The other big one is launch path, RICOCHET's kernel checks only run through Battle.net or the Microsoft Store, so if you are launching some other way it silently loops. Fix those two, clear the cache, keep GPU drivers current, and exclude the folder in your antivirus.”
Manager, Tech Support & Operations · 19+ years fixing Windows and system errors
✓ How to fix it
Method 1
Stop OneDrive syncing the Call of Duty folder
1Pause OneDrive, or remove the Documents or Call of Duty folder from OneDrive sync.
2OneDrive can lock files RICOCHET needs, causing the hang.
3Relaunch the game.
Method 2
Launch through the supported client
1Start Call of Duty from Battle.net or the Microsoft Store, not a shortcut or third-party launcher.
2RICOCHET's kernel checks only run on the supported path, otherwise it loops silently.
3Test again.
Method 3
Clear the game cache and update
1Clear the game's cache or scan and repair the files in your launcher, and install any pending game update.
2Console players can clear saved data or the cache.
3Relaunch.
Method 4
Update GPU drivers and add antivirus exceptions
1Update your graphics drivers to the latest version.
2Add the Call of Duty install folder to your antivirus exceptions so the kernel driver is not blocked.
3Restart and launch.
Stuck on the RICOCHET loading screen or boot loop means initialisation is hanging. Stop OneDrive syncing the Documents or Call of Duty folder, launch through Battle.net or the Microsoft Store, clear the cache and update the game, update GPU drivers, and add the Call of Duty folder to antivirus exceptions.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Call of Duty stuck on the RICOCHET loading screen?
RICOCHET's initialisation is hanging, often because OneDrive is syncing and locking your Call of Duty folder, or the game is launching outside the supported client so the kernel check cannot complete.
How do I fix the RICOCHET boot loop?
Stop OneDrive syncing your Documents or Call of Duty folder, launch through Battle.net or the Microsoft Store, clear the game cache and update it, update GPU drivers, and add Call of Duty to your antivirus exceptions.
How does OneDrive cause this?
When OneDrive syncs the Documents or Call of Duty folder, it can lock files RICOCHET needs during initialisation, so the anti-cheat hangs. Pausing OneDrive or excluding that folder from sync resolves it.
Does the launch path matter?
Yes. RICOCHET's kernel-level checks only run through the supported client, Battle.net or the Microsoft Store. Launching another way causes the game to fail the check silently and loop back, so always start from the supported client.
Should I clear the cache?
Yes, a corrupted game cache or saved data can cause the loading hang. Clear the cache or scan and repair the game files in your launcher, and clear saved data on console, then relaunch.
It hangs only after an update, why?
A slow first-launch initialisation after a game update can look like a hang. Wait a few minutes, and make sure the update fully installed. If it persists, clear the cache and verify the game files.
Still not working?
If it still loops after excluding OneDrive and launching from the right client, a full scan and repair of the game files, followed by reinstalling the RICOCHET or game client, clears a corrupted anti-cheat install. You can also submit your error to us for a tailored fix.
