How to Fix UE4 client game has crashed and will close in Wuthering Waves

Wuthering Waves is an open world RPG. In this one you play as Rover and are accompanied by Resonators on an adventure to recover your memories. You can also visit companies, defeat enemies and gain powers.

We recommend using the grapple and wall dash to traverse the world with little effort and engage in combat to advance the story. However, if you have problems with this, don't worry, today we will show you how to fix UE4 has crashed and will close.

How to Fix UE4 client game has crashed and will close in Wuthering Waves

Troubleshooting Methodology:

Verification of Administrative Privileges (Fix 1):

Right-click the Wuthering Waves executable file and select "Properties" from the context menu.

Within the "Compatibility" tab, locate the "Privilege Level" section and ensure the checkbox for "Run this program as an administrator" is selected.

Confirm these changes by clicking "Apply" followed by "OK".

Game File Integrity Verification (Fix 2):

Launch the Wuthering Waves launcher application.

Locate the functionality designated for game file repair (often symbolized by a wrench icon).

Initiate the repair process and allow it to complete entirely.

Graphics Driver Update (Fix 3):

Maintain up-to-date graphics drivers for optimal performance. The update process will vary depending on your graphics card manufacturer:

For Nvidia graphics cards, navigate to the official Nvidia driver download website ([nvidia.com geforce drivers]) and download the GeForce Experience application. 

Launch GeForce Experience to update your graphics drivers to the latest available version.

For AMD graphics cards, visit the AMD driver support website ([amd.com support]) to download and install the AMD driver auto-detect and install application. 

Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure your graphics card drivers are updated.

Disabling Fullscreen Optimizations (Fix 4):

Right-click the Wuthering Waves executable file and select "Properties" from the context menu.

Within the "Compatibility" tab, locate the setting for "Disable fullscreen optimizations" and ensure the corresponding checkbox is selected.

Click "Apply" followed by "OK" to confirm the changes.

Advanced Troubleshooting (Attempted if Basic Fixes are Unsuccessful):

Optional: Steam Integration and Launch Options (Fix 5):

If Wuthering Waves is not already integrated with Steam, you can optionally add it as a Non-Steam Game within your Steam library. To achieve this, navigate to your Steam library, select "Add a Game" located in the bottom left corner, and choose "Add a Non-Steam Game". Browse your file system and add the Wuthering Waves executable file, launcher application, and "Client-Win64-Shipping.exe" (typically found within the game directory). Right-click on "Wuthering Waves" in your Steam library and select "Properties". In the "Launch Options" field, you can experiment with adding "-dx11" (without quotes) to enable DirectX 11. If the error persists, try adding "-dx12" instead to test DirectX 12.

Disabling Control Flow Guard (Fix 6 - Utilize with Caution):

Warning: Deactivating Control Flow Guard (CFG) might impact system security. Proceed with caution and only as a temporary measure.

Utilize the Windows search function to locate and open "Windows Security".

Navigate to the "App and browser control" section and select "Exploit protection settings".

Locate the setting for "Control Flow Guard (CFG)" and change it to "Off by default".

Updating Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (Fix 7):

Outdated Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages can potentially lead to application crashes. 

Ensure you have the latest x64 version installed by downloading it from the Microsoft Visual C++ download webpage ([download visual c++ from microsoft ON learn.microsoft.com]). Run the downloaded installer to update the C++ components on your system.

With these solutions, you should be able to effectively resolve the “UE4 client game has crashed and will close” error and continue with your gaming experience within Wuthering Waves. If the problem persists after trying all the recommended solutions, it is advisable to contact Wuthering Waves technical support for further assistance.