Roadside Research Black Screen Xbox Fix Guide
If Roadside Research is stuck on a black screen on Xbox, here is the clear answer… the issue is caused by corrupted save data, and the current working fix is deleting your saved data using “Delete everywhere” in Manage Game and Add ons. Yes, that means losing progress in most cases.
The game loads past the developer logos and warning screens, then freezes on a black screen. Restarting does not fix it. Reinstalling does not fix it. The save file is the problem. Another fix is also switching profiles but obviously that is only a temporary solution.
Here is exactly how to deal with it.
Why The Black Screen Happens
When this bug happens, the game launches normally at first. You see the intro screens, then it fades to black and never loads into gameplay.
Multiple players confirmed that logging into a different Xbox account on the same console lets the game load normally. That points directly to profile save data being corrupted.
In simple terms… the save file breaks, and the game refuses to load it.
The Fix That Actually Works
Right now, the only consistently working fix on Xbox is fully deleting your saved data everywhere, including the cloud.
Follow these steps:
Go to My Games and Apps
Highlight Roadside Research
Press the Menu button
Select Manage Game and Add ons
Go to Saved Data
Select your profile
Choose Delete Everywhere
Do not delete Reserved Space. Only delete your profile save data.
Once you select Delete Everywhere, launch the game again. It should pass the black screen and load normally.
You will need to start a new save.
Alternative Workarounds To Test First
If you want to confirm the issue before deleting your progress, try:
Logging into a different Xbox account
Launching the game offline
Creating a new save while offline
If the game loads under a new account, your original save is likely corrupted.
These steps do not restore your old progress, but they help confirm the cause.
Does Reinstalling Fix It
Uninstalling and reinstalling alone does not fix the problem. The corrupted save is tied to your Xbox profile through cloud sync.
If you do not select Delete Everywhere, the cloud may simply re download the broken save and keep the black screen active.
Final Blurb
The Roadside Research black screen on Xbox is tied to corrupted save data. The only reliable fix right now is deleting your saved data using Delete Everywhere inside Manage Game and Add ons.
It is frustrating to lose progress, but this method consistently restores access to the game. If you want to confirm first, test with another account before wiping your save.
Until then, we can hope for a dev update.
FAQ
Why is Roadside Research stuck on a black screen on Xbox?
The issue is usually caused by corrupted save data tied to your Xbox profile.
Does reinstalling fix the black screen?
No. Reinstalling does not remove corrupted cloud saves.
What does Delete Everywhere do?
It deletes both your local save and your cloud save for that profile.
Will I lose my progress?
Yes. Deleting saved data everywhere resets your progress and requires starting a new save.
