How to Fix the Metal Slug Attack Reloaded Fatal Error

It's no mystery that Metal Slug Attack Reloaded was announced during the recent Nintendo Direct and released on PC and consoles.

This re-release certainly runs pretty well on PC for the most part, and despite the 30 FPS lock, there's plenty of sprite work to enjoy. However, problems have been reported, and if you encounter the Metal Slug Attack Reloaded fatal error with a crash, here is a guide so you can fix it:

How to Fix the Metal Slug Attack Reloaded Fatal Error

DirectX 12 Launch Command:

Exit Metal Slug Attack Reloaded: Ensure the game is completely closed before proceeding.

Access Steam Library: Launch the Steam client and navigate to your game library.

Right-Click on Game Properties: Locate "Metal Slug Attack Reloaded" in your library and right-click on it. Select "Properties" from the context menu.

Configure Launch Options: Within the "Properties" window, navigate to the "General" tab and locate the "Launch Options" text field.

Implement DirectX 12 Command: In the "Launch Options" field, enter "-dx12" (without quotation marks) and press Enter.

Relaunch the Game: Close the "Properties" window and launch Metal Slug Attack Reloaded again. This approach may resolve the error if it is related to DirectX version incompatibility.

Verifying Game File Integrity:

Access Steam Library: Open the Steam application and navigate to your game library.

Right-Click on Game Properties: Locate "Metal Slug Attack Reloaded" and right-click on it. Select "Properties" from the context menu.

Access Local Files Tab: Within the "Properties" window, navigate to the "Local Files" tab.

Verify Game File Integrity: Click on the button labeled "Verify integrity of game files..."

Steam Verification Process: Steam will scan the game's files and automatically redownload any corrupted or missing files, potentially resolving the Fatal Error.

Additional Considerations:

The two methods outlined above should resolve the Fatal Error for most users.

If the error persists after trying both methods, reinstalling Metal Slug Attack Reloaded may be necessary.

Disclaimer: The information regarding the future of the Metal Slug franchise is interesting but not directly relevant to troubleshooting the Fatal Error.

By systematically applying these strategies, you should be able to effectively fix the fatal error and get back to playing Metal Slug Attack Reloaded.