How to fix iNova Drift crashing at launch

Like high-octane space shooters with a hint of RPG progression? Well, maybe Nova Drift will be your next addiction. This game is all about the classic action arcade fueled with deep customization, real-time ship evolution, and the blasting of endless waves of enemies.

Unfortunately, some have hit a frustrating roadblock: the game crashing at the main menu's "start." If this happens to you, don't lose hope – you're definitely not alone. In the following sections, we shall look at possible ways of fixing this problem and getting you back in action.

How to fix iNova Drift crashing at launch

Finally, Nova Drift has left a prolonged Early Access. Although generally a cause for celebration, in this case, players have been reporting unexpected crashes at game boot. The developers still haven't fixed this issue, leaving players to seek remedies on their own, at least for the time being. A few community-provided workarounds do seem to help resolve the crashes. We'll go through some of the most effective ways below.

Step 1

The very first thing to do to fix Nova Drift crashing is to completely exit the game. Then, launch the game again, this time running it as an admin. You can do this by right-clicking on your game's executable file in its installation directory, selecting "Properties," then clicking "Compatibility," and lastly checking "Run this program as an administrator." If it doesn't work this way, then there is a good chance that a simple restart will do the trick.

 AppData

In case Nova Drift crashes at startup, you may create a missing game folder. First, open File Explorer and type %appdata% into the address line, then press Enter to access your AppData folder on your computer. From there, locate the "Local" directory inside the AppData folder. Inside the "Local" folder, create a "Nova Drift" folder if it does not already exist. This folder is very essential for the proper functioning of this game. Once created, try launching Nova Drift again to see if the crashes have stopped.

Whitelist and Write permissions

Add the game to the whitelist of your antivirus to prevent Nova Drift crashes in case some antivirus mistakenly interferes with the game's processes. Besides, ensuring that the installation folder has "write" permissions for all users can repair some problems. By the end of these steps, most conflicts between your antivirus and Nova Drift will already be fixed.

Check For Integrity Of Game Files

Check for corrupted game files by verifying the integrity of the installation of Nova Drift. Right-click on the game in your Steam library, then select "Properties," and proceed to the tab "Local Files." Click on the "Verify Integrity of Game Files" option, and let it finish. Then, reboot the game and see if the issue is still there.

 Check for Updates

First, make sure you're running the latest version of Nova Drift by searching for updates on Steam. Download and install an update if available to fix some issues. Keeping your GPU drivers up to date is also critical to have the best performance possible. Follow the link to your GPU manufacturer's website to download new drivers for your model.

Reinstall the Game

If none of the above troubleshooting steps worked, it may be time to do a full reinstall of Nova Drift. Uninstall it through Steam, then manually delete the game file and folders from your computer. Having removed it, install Nova Drift back from Steam. When installed, start a new game and see if the same problem reappears.

Before delving into solutions, one has to be very sure of the exact cause of the crash. Though it might be a little tricky to do, providing more details in the question about the crash, like error messages, exact actions performed while causing the crash, or even details on your system specs, can help narrow down the possibilities.