How to Fix Total War: WARHAMMER 3 Won’t Launch

Total War: WARHAMMER 3 is a highly anticipated game that has been the talk of the gaming community for quite some time. However, some users have reported that they are having difficulty launching the game. This issue can be frustrating, but fear not, as there are several ways to fix it. In this guide, we will go through some of the most effective solutions to help you launch Total War: WARHAMMER 3 without any issues.

Temporarily disable firewall and antivirus

Firewall and antivirus programs are designed to keep your computer safe from malicious attacks. However, they can also prevent games from launching properly. If you have a firewall or antivirus program running, try temporarily disabling it to see if that fixes the issue.

Here are the steps to temporarily disable firewall and antivirus programs:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type "control panel" and press Enter.

3. Click on "System and Security."

4. Click on "Windows Defender Firewall."

5. Click on "Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off."

6. Select "Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended)" for both the private and public network settings.

7. Click on "OK."

Update the GPU driver

An outdated or corrupted GPU driver can cause issues when launching games. Updating your GPU driver can help resolve this issue.

To update your GPU driver, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager.

2. Expand the "Display adapters" category.

3. Right-click on your GPU and select "Update driver."

4. Select "Search automatically for updated driver software."

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.

Verify and repair game files

Corrupted or missing game files can also cause issues when launching games. Verifying and repairing game files can help solve this issue.

To verify and repair game files, follow these steps:

1. Open Steam and go to your game library.

2. Right-click on Total War: WARHAMMER 3 and select "Properties."

3. Click on the "Local Files" tab.

4. Click on "Verify integrity of game files."

5. Wait for the process to complete.

Run the game in windowed mode

Running the game in windowed mode can also help fix launch issues. This can be done by changing the game's launch options.

Here's how you can run the game in windowed mode:

1. Right-click on Total War: WARHAMMER 3 in your game library and select "Properties."

2. Click on "Set Launch Options."

3. Type "-windowed" (without quotes) and click on "OK."

Update DirectX, .NET Framework and VCRedist

Outdated DirectX, .NET Framework and VCRedist can also cause launch issues. Updating these programs can help resolve this issue.

To update DirectX, .NET Framework and VCRedist, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type "appwiz.cpl" and press Enter.

3. Locate and select "Microsoft DirectX," "Microsoft .NET Framework," and "Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable."

4. Click on "Uninstall."

5. Download and install the latest versions of these programs from the official websites.

Reinstall the game

If none of the above solutions work, you may need to reinstall the game. This can help fix any issues with the game's installation and configuration.

To reinstall the game, follow these steps:

1. Open Steam and go to your game library.

2. Right-click on Total War: WARHAMMER 3 and select "Uninstall."

3. Wait for the game to be uninstalled.

4. Download and reinstall the game from Steam.

Total War: WARHAMMER 3 is a fantastic game, but launch issues can be frustrating. Fortunately, by following the above solutions, you should be able to get the game up and running without any issues. If you encounter any other issues, be sure to consult the game's official forums or contact the support team for further assistance.