Stuck on load in screen

Anyone else having issues with loading?

I updated easily. But when i log into any world, i can see character names but no graphics of the characters just a black background.

Then when i select one of the names and try to enter it loads the loading screen but does not progress past this, no activity at all.

I have tried different combinations of the launcher options such as multiple game instances, minimising launcher to window, etc.. including unchecking all of them and still no difference.

Any suggestions