How to fix error game-crashes-on-launch in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 Press Windows key + R, type 'dxdiag', and press Enter. This opens the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Check the 'System' tab for your DirectX version. If it's not DirectX 12, download and install the latest DirectX from Microsoft's website. DirectX is essential for games to render graphics.
2. 2 Install Visual C++ Redistributables: Go to Microsoft's website and download the latest Visual C++ Redistributable packages (both x86 and x64). Run each installer as administrator. Many games require these to run.
3. 3 Install .NET Framework: Press Windows key + I, go to 'Apps' > 'Optional features' > 'More Windows features'. Check '.NET Framework 3.5' and '.NET Framework 4.8' and click OK. This ensures the game has the necessary runtime.
4. 4 Verify game files: In your game launcher, find the option to verify the integrity of game files. For Steam, right-click the game, select 'Properties', go to 'Local Files', and click 'Verify integrity of game files'. This replaces corrupted files.
5. 5 Run the game as administrator: Right-click the game's executable (in the installation folder) and select 'Run as administrator'. Also, go to Properties > Compatibility and check 'Run this program as an administrator'. This gives the game the permissions it needs.
6. 6 Disable anti-cheat temporarily: If the game uses anti-cheat (like Easy Anti-Cheat or BattlEye), try disabling it or running it as administrator. Sometimes the anti-cheat service fails to start, causing the game to crash. You can also try reinstalling the anti-cheat software from the game's installation folder.