Game not launching, problem unknown

SirGoose

Hi everyone,

Yesterday I purchased Longvinter on Steam. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to play yet since the game isn’t starting

When I start the game the small ‘Waiting for game’-screen pops up. This screen disappears after ~ 30 seconds and at that point the Steam play button changes from ‘Cancel’ to ‘Play’ again, indicating the game fully closed.

I tried the following things already:

Updating graphics card drivers
Updating Windows 10
Restart the game
Restart my PC
Verifying integrity of game files
Reinstalling the game
Temporary turning off my firewall / anti virus

I still would love to play this game and I think it would be a shame if I have to refund it. Is there anyone who can help me out with this issue?

Thanks in advance! 💛

tucker

(Re)install the latest version of DirectX. If it still doesn’t work, make sure you have Visual C++ Redistributable and .NET Framework installed too.

akbar

"When a Steam game fails to launch in Windows, it can be frustrating for gamers. The issue could be caused by a variety of factors, including corrupted game files, outdated graphics drivers, or conflicts with antivirus software. Here are three different solutions to fix a Steam game not launching issue in Windows.

Solution 1: Verify Integrity of Game Files Verifying the integrity of game files can help fix any corrupted game files that may be causing the issue. Here are the steps to verify the integrity of game files:

Open Steam and go to your library.
Right-click on the game that won’t launch and select Properties.
Click on the Local Files tab and select Verify integrity of game files.
Wait for the process to complete and then try launching the game again.

Solution 2: Update Graphics Drivers Outdated graphics drivers can cause issues with launching Steam games. Here are the steps to update your graphics drivers:

Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
Expand the Display adapters category.
Right-click on your graphics card and select Update driver.
Click on Search automatically for updated driver software.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.

Solution 3: Disable Antivirus Software Antivirus software can sometimes interfere with Steam games launching. Here are the steps to disable your antivirus software temporarily:

Right-click on your antivirus software icon in the system tray and select Disable.
Choose to disable the software for a specified period, such as 30 minutes or an hour.
Try launching the Steam game again.

For more information and solutions, visit https://appuals.com/fix-steam-game-wont-launch-windows-10/. A Steam game not launching issue in Windows can be frustrating, but these solutions can help fix the issue. If the problem persists, it is recommended to contact Steam Support or the game’s developer for further assistance."