How To Fix the Star Wars Jedi Survivor Crash at Launch Issue on PC

Ali Hashmi
Ali Hashmi
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi Survivor, the sequel to Fallen Order is now available on PC, and current-generation consoles. The title is running on Unreal Engine 4 and is a pretty substantial upgrade over the last entry. As is the case with any modern PC launch though, there are a few technical problems that players are reporting. If you’re running into the Star Wars Jedi Survivor crash at launch issue, here are a few suggestions to fix that.

1

Verify Game Files

As always, the first thing you need to ensure is that your game files are in order. It’s entirely possible that something went wrong during the download or installation process. Jedi Survivor is available on PC through multiple clients, and thankfully, you can scan and verify in each launcher.

Steam

  • Open Steam and navigate to your library
  • Right-click on Star Wars Jedi Survivor in your library
  • Click Properties
Steam > Library > Right-click Star Wars Jedi Survivor > Properties
Properties
  • Select the LOCAL FILES tab
  • Click on Verify Integrity of local files…

EA App

You can also verify the game files in the EA

  • Launch the EA App
  • Click on Library at the top left
EA Play > Library
EA Play > Library
  • Now, click on the three dots on Star Wars: Jedi Survivor under Installed
  • Select the Repair option
Repair in EA App
Repair
  • This will initiate a “repair scan”, and download anything that might be out of order.

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 Star Wars Jedi Survivor
  • Here, select Manage
Library > Three Dots > Manage
Manage
  • Click on the Verify button next to Verify Files
Verify Button
Verify Button

Like Steam, this will scan the game files and download any required files.

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 (531.68) has already released game-ready drivers for Star Wars: Jedi Survivor.

Download the latest drivers in GeForce Experience
GeForce Experience

3

Switch to dedicated GPU (Laptop Users)

If you’re on a laptop device, it’s possible that your main GPU isn’t being utilized in Jedi Survivor. This can lead to a host of issues, especially with insufficient VRAM. Ensure that your dedicated GPU is being utilized instead of the integrated one.

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 Star Wars: Jedi Survivor 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 Star Wars: Jedi Survivor from the list of applications
  • If Star Wars: Jedi Survivor 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.

4

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

5

Update Your Windows

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

  • 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

6

Add an Exception to Your Anti-Virus

Third-party anti-virus software can often flag some games as a threat. Try adding Star Wars: Jedi Survivor to its exceptions or exclusions list, and see if that makes a difference.

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

7

Turn Down Settings on Lower End PCs

If you have a GPU with less than 8 GB of VRAM, we recommend turning down some settings. Jedi Survivor is a very demanding title, and is giving even higher-end PCs a run for their money. This will ensure that the game isn’t crashing due to the game running out of memory.

8

Reset Overclock Settings

If you have overclocked a particular component in your PC using the bios, then it’s recommended to reset those settings to default just to test if those might be interfering with the game’s stability. This is especially useful for people with high-end systems.

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

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2 Comments
  • May want to add on some High end PC’s the Game doesnt like some bios overclocking settings. not sure which but had to go back to the defualt Bios setting to get the game to even start

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