Limbus Company 'Unknown' Text Bug: Project Moon Fixes Detailed
Developer Project Moon has officially addressed a frustrating bug affecting its dark fantasy RPG, Limbus Company. Following recent game updates, many players have reported encountering in-game text that displays only as "Unknown" or the placeholder "RawDesc 없음," particularly in newly released content. The studio has now detailed the cause of this issue and provided clear steps for players on PC and mobile to resolve it.
This bug, while not game-breaking, can significantly hinder the player experience, especially for a title as story-rich as Limbus Company. When new story chapters, character descriptions, or item details are unreadable, it can pull players out of the immersive world Project Moon has carefully crafted. The developer acknowledged the issue in a recent notice, assuring its dedicated community that it has identified the root causes and is working towards a permanent solution.
What is the 'Unknown' Text Bug?
The "Unknown" text bug is a localization and data-loading issue that primarily appears after a new patch or content update has been downloaded. Instead of seeing the intended dialogue, skill descriptions, or narrative text, players are met with generic placeholders.
Key characteristics of the bug include:
- Timing: It occurs almost exclusively after downloading a new game update.
- Location: The issue is most prevalent in the content just added to the game. Older, pre-existing text usually remains unaffected.
- Appearance: Text fields are populated with "Unknown" or, in some cases, "RawDesc 없음," which indicates the game is failing to retrieve the correct descriptive text string from its files.
This problem prevents players from properly understanding new mechanics, following the latest story developments, or appreciating the details of new Identities and E.G.O.s, which are central to the Limbus Company experience.
Project Moon Identifies the Root Causes
In their official communication, the development team at Project Moon explained that their investigation has pointed to two primary causes for this data-loading error, one affecting PC players and another more common on mobile platforms.
The core of the problem stems from a conflict between old, cached game files and the new files introduced in an update. When the game launcher or device fails to properly overwrite or integrate the new text and localization data, the game engine defaults to showing a placeholder because it cannot find the correct information to display. This can happen due to a partial or corrupted download, or issues with file permissions during the update process.
Official Solutions: How to Fix the 'Unknown' Text
Fortunately, Project Moon has provided clear, step-by-step instructions for players to manually resolve the issue on their respective platforms. These solutions force the game to re-validate its files and download any missing or corrupted data, ensuring all text appears as intended.
For PC Players on Steam
The most effective solution for PC users is to use Steam's built-in "Verify integrity of game files" feature. This process will not affect your save data.
- Completely close Limbus Company.
- Open your Steam client and navigate to your Library.
- Right-click on Limbus Company in your game list and select Properties.
- In the new window, click on the Local Files tab on the left.
- Click the button that says "Verify integrity of game files..."
- Allow Steam to run the process. It will automatically detect any problematic files and re-download them.
- Once the process is complete, you can relaunch the game. The "Unknown" text should now be corrected.
For Mobile Players (iOS and Android)
Mobile players experiencing the issue should focus on ensuring their game data is complete and not corrupted from an unstable connection during the update.
- First, ensure you are on a stable Wi-Fi connection to prevent further download issues.
- The most common fix is to use the game's built-in resource repair or cache-clearing function, often found in the settings menu on the title screen before you log in.
- If a cache-clearing option is unavailable or does not work, the next step is to perform a clean re-installation of the game.
- Uninstall Limbus Company from your device. Be sure your account is properly linked (e.g., via Google Play or Apple ID) to avoid losing your progress.
- Re-download the game from the official App Store or Google Play Store and install all subsequent in-game patches. This will provide you with a fresh and complete set of game files.
Project Moon's Commitment to a Permanent Fix
While these manual solutions have proven effective for players, Project Moon has stated that it is actively working on long-term measures. The goal is to improve the patching process itself, making it more robust to prevent these data conflicts from occurring in the first place. Future updates will likely include changes to how the game downloads and integrates new data, aiming to provide a smoother and error-free experience for all Managers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What game is affected by the "Unknown" text bug?
A: The issue is specifically affecting Limbus Company, the turn-based RPG developed and published by Project Moon.
Q: Will verifying my game files on Steam delete my save progress?
A: No. Verifying the integrity of game files only checks the core application files for corruption. Your personal save data is stored separately and will not be touched by this process.
Q: Is this bug game-breaking?
A: While it is highly disruptive to enjoying the story and understanding new content, the bug does not typically crash the game or prevent you from participating in combat or other core gameplay loops.