I'm trying really hard to like this game, but it's one bug after another. I want it to succeed because it is fun WHEN it works. I am now having the freeze on load screen as well. I can start a new game, but I cannot load a game.
If you haven't joined the discord yet, I recommend doing that, And then dming me your savefile in question that is freezing, I do have some ideas for your issue(s), and I can go over what the specific issue is when I see the file, and some things that would hopefully help you stay running more smoothly, and not being faced with 'bug after bug' - hopefully.