Hi there! I understand you're experiencing crashes specifically when loading AFK Arena Companions on your iPhone with iOS 18.5. Let's try to figure out what's going on.

To start, could you tell me a bit more?
- Does the entire AFK Arena app crash, or just when you access the Companions section?
- Has this issue started recently, perhaps after an update?
- Have you noticed if the app crashes immediately upon entering Companions or at some point after?

Meanwhile, here are some initial steps that often help with crashing issues on iOS devices:

1. Restart Your iPhone
Sometimes a simple restart clears temporary glitches. Hold your power button and slide to power off, then turn it back on.

2. Check for App Updates
Visit the App Store and ensure AFK Arena is updated to the latest version as updates often fix bugs.

3. Clear App Cache or Reinstall
iOS doesn’t allow manual cache clearing per app, but uninstalling and reinstalling the app can help reset data that might be causing the crash. Just be sure your game progress is linked to a social account (like Game Center or Facebook) before doing this to avoid data loss.

4. Check Network Connection
A poor or unstable internet connection might cause loading crashes. Try switching between WiFi and cellular data to see if it helps.

If you’ve already tried these or the problem persists, we can dive deeper into settings or account verification. Let me know what you've tried or noticed!

I play daily but today I try to turn it on and it is frozen on the loading screen

Thanks for the extra info! Since AFK Arena is freezing right on the loading screen when you try to open it today, and you play daily with no issues before, it sounds like something might have disrupted the app's ability to load your game data properly.

Let's try a few targeted steps to fix that loading freeze on your iPhone running iOS 18.5:

1. Force Close AFK Arena
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle (or double-click the home button if your iPhone has one).
- Find the AFK Arena app preview and swipe it up to close it fully.
- Then reopen it and see if it loads past the loading screen.

2. Check for Available Updates
- Open the App Store.
- Tap on your profile icon at the top right.
- Scroll down to see if AFK Arena has an update.
- If yes, update it and try opening again.

3. Restart Your iPhone
- Hold the side button and either volume button until sliders appear.
- Drag the Power Off slider, wait 30 seconds, then power it on again.
- Launch the game.

4. Use the ‘Repair Game’ Option
- If the game opens but freezes while loading companions or game data, some versions of AFK Arena have an Advanced Settings menu with a “Repair Game” tool.
- Look for the gear/settings icon on the loading screen or after it partially loads.
- Run the repair to fix corrupted files.

5. Check Internet Connection
- Switch between WiFi and cellular data.
- Make sure your connection is stable.

6. Reinstall the Game (Last Resort)
- Ensure your AFK Arena account is linked to Game Center or another social media account to save progress.
- Delete AFK Arena from your iPhone.
- Re-download from the App Store and log in again.

If after these steps you still can’t get past the loading screen, this could indicate an account sync problem or a backend issue on the game servers. In that case, please let me know, and I can help escalate the issue or advise contacting AFK Arena support at [email protected].

Would you like me to walk you through any of these steps now?

Is there a server issue with AFK Arena today?

Thanks for asking about server issues! According to the latest info, there is no widespread report of AFK Arena servers being down or having problems today. The official AFK Arena Facebook page and recent updates mention server maintenance windows, but none are scheduled for today that would cause ongoing login or loading freezes. So it’s unlikely that a server outage is causing your loading freeze right now.2

Given that, your freeze might be related to local app data or your device environment rather than a server-side problem. Have you tried restarting your phone or force closing and reopening the game yet? If those didn’t work, we can try reinstalling while ensuring your game progress is saved.

Would you like to proceed with those next steps?

AFK Arena server maintenance updates

AFK Arena server maintenance updates

AFK Arena server maintenance updates

AFK Arena server maintenance updates

Hello again! Regarding AFK Arena server maintenance updates, the most recent official notice tells us that the servers will be unavailable on June 17, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 (likely UTC) for game updates. During this period, players won't be able to log in or play the game as the servers undergo maintenance.1

If your current issue is happening outside of such a scheduled maintenance window, the problem likely isn't due to server maintenance. But keeping an eye on the official AFK Arena Facebook page or their social media channels is a good way to stay informed of any upcoming maintenance or urgent server issues.1

If you ever want, I can help you check for the latest announcements or guide you on troubleshooting your game freezing or loading problems in the meantime. Just let me know!

Are you satisfied with this update on server maintenance?