If I opt into the 1.5.7 beta and attempt to start a new campaign I crash to desktop during the loading screen.
I can successfully load and play my 1.5.6 saves in the 1.5.7 beta installation of the game. The crash only happens if I attempt to start a new campaign.
I can successfully start a new campaign (and load and play my saves) in the 1.5.6 installation of the game without any problems.
I've switched back and forth between 1.5.6 and 1.5.7 beta and reattempted starting a new campaign and loading old saves in both versions. The behavior remains as described.
I can successfully load and play my 1.5.6 saves in the 1.5.7 beta installation of the game. The crash only happens if I attempt to start a new campaign.
I can successfully start a new campaign (and load and play my saves) in the 1.5.6 installation of the game without any problems.
I've switched back and forth between 1.5.6 and 1.5.7 beta and reattempted starting a new campaign and loading old saves in both versions. The behavior remains as described.