The game’s DirectX 11 mode on modern systems often causes infinite loading.
Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\renderer.xml max payne 3 stuck on loading screen
Settings → Max Payne 3 → Verify Integrity 6. Disable the intro videos (bypass potential crash) If the loading screen happens right after the Rockstar/Remedy logos: The game’s DirectX 11 mode on modern systems