Meh… I tried messaging some of the Devs yesterday and nobody answered me, the subject in the forum also isn’t getting answered… to me it seems they are giving much more attention to the other threads then this one, which makes the game literally unplayable… That’s how you see their priorities.
Seemed like a great game but… refund here I come.
(Sorry for English errors not my first language.)
Most likely they are all on holiday for easter.
Can play a bit with the work around you suggested using the controller, but still crash after 20-30 minutes of play.
Hi there. Are you getting a freeze after 20-30mins then a crash? if so hold ESC as soon as it freezes and repeat the fix again. I have done this twice today and it worked! I know its not great but at least we can play the game a little over the Easter break and hopefully get a proper patch sooner rather than later.
Glad it helped… for a bit.
When I release the Esc it freezes until I hold it again. So I held it down with an item, so long as it is held I can play. But after 20-30 minutes it crashes, no freeze.
We really do need that patch. Someone on the forum mentioned they are away until Tuesday now so we maybe have to wait till then I’m afraid 
Very much so, haven’t been able to get to a safe house past that first bridge yet and got the game on day one.
On Steam, about 7 hours ago, Alvalanche Graham has addressed the community there for with Windows 7 and 8,
Avalanche_Graham said: We are investigating issues with this being an issue for some using Win 7 and 8.
Workaround: Hit escape a few times during the “black screen”
So this is a problem they understand and probably frantically looking for the line that is screwing the rest of us up, which I can get behind to support a game like this. Doing what a Dev should, make a game for people and make sure it works for everyone. YAY :3
Similar issues here. I haven’t been able to play this game yet. Very sad.
Windows 7 - updated
GTX 970
AMD FX 4300 3.8Ghz
I’m having the exact same issue. Game worked great prior to last update.
Having exact same issue.
Black screen at start up and then nothing, thought it had crashed after waiting a long time so alt-tab’d to desktop to end the game and noticed the game then started. Can then access all the settings etc but as soon as I try to select ‘continue’ or character the game crashes me to desktop. Problem only since the patch.
I have posted a new report with full details of this.
(UPDATE) I have just upgraded to Windows 10 and this seems to have fixed the problem, all loads and plays fine now!
I have the same problem.
I failed in starting a new game.
Alvalanche Team did not test with windows7??
This game is too many bugs.Debugging is important in Japanese game. should imitate.
OS:windows7 64bit
i7-4790k
16GB
GTX970
I have windows 8.1 and the game crash since the last update for me also.
The Stephen GSX workaround work for me as I have also a controller.
But I don’t like use the controller and wait for a fix.
Fingers crossed for a patch sometime tomorrow… 
Same issue here, literally unplayable unless i use a controller - If i use anything else it stutters like mad and then crashes (also does with controller but less frequently). Multiple reports sent by now.
I saw a lot of older threads talking about a good amount of people having this mouse issue but there never was any form of positive feedback from the devs and it was closed without any reply months later - this makes me wonder if I have to refund this as it seems a widespread Win7 and Win8 Issue and no fix in sight or communication about it. Disappointing as I just got 2 copies to do co-op. So please take this as your chance to respond with the current state on this as it will decide on how i proceed with your product. And do believe me I want this to be a great game, hence my feedback.
Issues:
Specs:
Win7 64Bit
Intel i7-6700K
Zotac 1080 GTX AMP
16 GB RAM
Here’s hoping they learn something from this.
Don’t release a nonessential update before a longer period of holidays. It may break the game and leave it unplayable for a lot of people who looked forward to spend their free time gaming.
Thank you guys for following the bug report format. This seems like a pretty big issue so I’ve gone ahead and forwarded this directly to the development team and they will hopefully check it out first thing tomorrow morning when they come in. Sorry to hear that you guys have run into such a issue.
i had a problem with starting game what i did to solve it was right click on game in steam then go to properties then local files then u need to click verify integrity of game files .i had a 2.1 gb download after but game works fine now even able to complete missions couldnt b4
Just curious what version of Windows are you running for your solution to
work?
Verifying was one of the several steps taken to fix the issues I have been having with Gen0. It has not worked now or earlier either. Others might have some luck, but I have not.