How To Fix the Redfall Crash at Launch Issue on PC

Ali Hashmi
Ali Hashmi
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Redfall

Arkane Austin’s Redfall is available on PC through Steam, Epic Games Launcher, and Game Pass. 2023 hasn’t been a great year for PC releases so far, and with any launch, there are a few technical problems players can run into. This isn’t different for Redfall, and users have reported stability issues. Here are a few suggestions to address the Redfall crash at launch issue on PC.

1

Verify Game Files

For most players, this is likely the only thing you need to ensure. All modern PC clients allow you to scan through the game files and download anything broken or missing. This is usually the reason for a lot of stability problems that can arise from some fault during the download or installation process.

Steam

  • Open Steam and navigate to your library
  • Right-click on Redfall in your library
  • Click Properties
Steam > Library > Right-click Redfall > Properties
Properties
  • Select the LOCAL FILES tab
  • Click on Verify Integrity of local files…
Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files
Verify Integrity of local files

This will scan your game files and redownload anything missing or broken.

Xbox App for PC

  • Launch the Xbox App
  • On the left, under INSTALLED, click on Redfall
  • Click on the button with three dots
  • Select Manage
Installed > Atomic Heart > Three Dots > Manage
Manage
  • Select the FILES tab, and then click on VERIFY AND REPAIR under Options

Like Steam, this will also initiate a scan that will go through your game files to check for any issues.

Epic Games Launcher

  • Open your Library in the Epic Games Launcher
Epic Games Launcher library
Epic Games Launcher Library
  • Now, click on the three dots next to Redfall
  • Here, select Manage
Library > Three Dots > Manage
Manage
  • Click on the Verify button next to Verify Files
Verify Button
Verify Button

2

Update Your GPU Drivers

Make sure that you have the latest drivers for your GPU installed. You can get the latest ones from the links below.

NVIDIA GeForce Experience
NVIDIA GeForce Experience

3

Update DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributables

Ensure that both DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributables are on the latest version.

Download button for DirectX
DirectX Download

4

Add an Exception to Your Anti-Virus

It is possible that your anti-virus software might have flagged Redfall as a threat. Try adding Redfall to its exceptions or exclusions list, and see if that makes a difference.

We have listed some popular ones and their respective FAQ pages.

5

Switch to dedicated GPU (Laptop Users)

If you are trying to play Redfall on a laptop, it’s possible that your main GPU isn’t being utilized. To ensure that’s the case, make sure to switch to the dedicated GPU device.

Switching to the dedicated Nvidia GPU

  • First, open the Nvidia Control Panel
  • Then navigate to 3D Settings and then Manage 3D Settings
  • Open the tab Program Settings and choose Redfall from the dropdown menu
  • Next, select the preferred graphics processor for this program from the second dropdown.
  • Your Nvidia GPU should show as High-performance Nvidia processor
  • Save the changes

Switching to the dedicated AMD GPU

  • First, open Radeon Settings
  • Then navigate to Preferences, followed by Additional Settings
  • Here, select Power and then Switchable Graphics Application Settings
  • Select Redfall from the list of applications
  • If Redfall isn’t in the list, click the Add Application button and select the executable from the installation directory. This adds the game to the list, and you’ll be able to select it afterward.
  • In Graphics Settings, assign the High-Performance profile to the game.

6

Update Your Windows

Make sure that you are on the latest version of Windows as well.

  • In Windows Search, type “Update” and click on Check for Updates
  • This will take you to the Windows Update section, and you can make sure you are on the latest version
Updating Windows can fix various issues related to modern titles
Windows Update

We hope this guide helped fix the Redfall crash at launch issue. Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below.

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