If you see this message as a player, follow this sequence:
“The build is stable,” Marcus, the Lead Developer, said, tapping the table impatiently. “Frame rate is solid. No crashes. We are gold, Elena. Why are we still here?” game data preparation is not yet complete
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“The problem,” Elena said, finally turning to the executives, “is that Game Data Preparation is not yet complete. And if we launch now, we’re not releasing a game; we’re releasing a time bomb.” the Lead Developer
The game may be trying to load content (like DLC packs) that hasn't finished downloading yet.