to see if the connection goes through, and then add an exception for tModLoader. Manual Mod Sync
Found a fix, make sure your mods are up to date. Go to the download mods tab then click update all. Terraria Community Forums
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Here are the primary reasons for these problems: reload complete joining tmodloader
tModLoader receives frequent updates. If you are running an older version of tModLoader (e.g., 2022.9.47.6) while your friends are on a newer build, or if Terraria itself auto-updated and broke compatibility, the reload process will fail.
Disable auto-updates for mods mid-playthrough. A mid-week patch to a major mod can break server compatibility instantly until everyone updates. To help narrow down the exact issue, let me know:
A mod corrupted while downloading from the server. to see if the connection goes through, and
Are you getting stuck on this screen, or are you writing a guide/mod for others to use?
It wasn't just a game reloading.
Once the "Reload Complete" message appears, you are ready to enter the world: Terraria Community Forums Because this request is for
the client has successfully synchronized its mod list with the host's server-side mods Feature Context
As painful as it sounds, your save file may be dead. To test this:
In multiplayer joining, the message indicates the client has successfully integrated the server’s mod environment and is now ready to finalize world entry.
When you attempt to join a modded server, tModLoader automatically checks if your active mods match the host's. Automatic Download