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· One of the most common causes of game launch issues is outdated graphics drivers.
· In Device Manager, locate your display adapter, select your graphics card, and try to update the driver automatically.
· If this doesn't resolve the issue, it's recommended to manually download and install the latest drivers from your graphics card manufacturer's website.
· For NVIDIA users, you can log into the NVIDIA App to search for and install driver updates.
· After installing the drivers, you must restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Manufacturer	Driver Download Link (See Description)
NVIDIA	NVIDIA App
AMD	AMD Support
INTEL	Intel Support

· You can optimize the performance of specific games through Windows graphics settings.
· Type 'Graphics settings' into the search bar to navigate to this menu.
· If the game is not in the list, use the 'Browse' button to manually add the game's executable file.
· Select the game, click 'Options', and choose 'High performance' mode to ensure the game utilizes your system's maximum performance.
· Save the settings, close the window, and try launching the game again.

· In your Steam Library, find 'The Riftbreaker', right-click it, and select 'Properties'.
· In the 'Installed Files' tab, run 'Verify integrity of game files' to repair any corrupted or missing files.
· Once the verification is complete, click the 'Browse' button to navigate to the game's installation folder.
· Right-click the game's executable file (e.g., .exe), select 'Properties', and go to the 'Compatibility' tab.

Setting Item	Details
Disable fullscreen optimizations	Check this to prevent issues that may occur in fullscreen mode.
Run this program as an administrator	Check this to ensure the game has the necessary system permissions.

· Click 'Apply' and 'OK', then try launching the game again.

· You need to ensure that DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable packages, essential for game execution, are correctly installed.
· Download and install the latest version of the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer via the link provided in the description.
· Similarly, download and install all versions from the Visual C++ Redistributable package link.
· For each installation, agree to the license agreement and proceed with the installation.
· Once all installations are complete, restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

· It's crucial to ensure your Windows operating system is up to date.
· Type 'Update' into the search bar to open Windows Update settings, and download and install any pending updates.
· After installing updates, you must restart your computer.
· Additionally, right-click the taskbar to open 'Task Manager' and navigate to the 'Startup apps' tab.
· Disable unnecessary or infrequently used startup programs to free up system resources and reduce the likelihood of game crashes.
· After applying changes, restart your computer.

· Windows Security features might interfere with game execution.
· Type 'Windows Security' into the search bar to open the app and select 'Virus & threat protection'.
· Click 'Manage settings', then scroll down to the 'Exclusions' section and select 'Add or remove exclusions'.
· Click the 'Add an exclusion' button and add the folder where 'The Riftbreaker' game is installed.
· This prevents Windows Security from scanning or blocking game files, which can resolve launch issues.
· After completing the settings, try launching the game again.

· Game launch issues might also be caused by corrupted system files.
· Type 'cmd' into the search bar, right-click 'Command Prompt', and select 'Run as administrator'.
· In the Command Prompt window, type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
· This command may take some time to scan for and restore corrupted system files.
· Wait until the process is 100% complete, then close the Command Prompt window and restart your computer.
· If system files are repaired, game launch issues may be resolved.