MultiVersus gained a lot of popularity after its beta version launch. The beta launch was done in order to check whether there is any issue with the game or not. In the beta testing, developers release the game for specified users who enroll to check the app by using it. However, users might face issues with the app due to the bugs which might not be resolved or noticed by the developers. Users who have downloaded the MultiVersus are facing startup issues with the game on their PC. This might occur due to a software issue or from your computer’s end. We are sharing some methods by which you can try to resolve this issue.
Why MultiVersus Crashing on My Computer?
The issue might be caused due to some bugs which can be in the game files. However, there are other reasons too for it. We will list them below so that you can easily check them.
- There might be corrupted files in the game.
- Your PC does not meet the system requirements.
- You are using outdated Windows or driver.
- You have not given proper authority to the game.
- There might be problems with receiving responses from the server.
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How To Fix Startup Issue of MultiVersus
We are here with simple methods that you can try on your PC to resolve this issue. You can easily implement all of the mentioned steps on your PC. Make sure to check them all.
System Requirements
The first thing that you should check is the system requirements of the PC. If your system does not need the system requirements then you will be not able to run the game on your computer.
Minimum System Requirements
- OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-8350
- RAM: 4 GB
- VIDEO CARD: Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 5850 | Intel UHD 750
- FREE DISK SPACE: 6 GB
- DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 1 GB
Recommended Requirements
- OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- RAM: 8 GB
- VIDEO CARD: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270
- FREE DISK SPACE: 6 GB
- DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 2 GB
Run the Game as an Administrator
Even if your system has the minimum or recommended requirements to run the game and still you are facing this issue then you can try running it with the Admin authority. The administrator authority will give the game all the necessary priorities which are required to run it properly. So, if any of the game files are not able to work properly will start running properly on your system and it will result in fixing the issue. You can do this by following the steps which are given below to run the game file with the admin mode.
- Select the MultiVersus program file which you use to start the game.
- Right-click on it and click on the “Run as Administrator” option.
Check whether the game is running properly or not. If the issue has been resolved with the admin mode then follow the steps to give it administrator authority each time you start the game.
- Again, right-click on the game file.
- Now, select Properties.
- Click on Compatibility Tab.
- Select the “Run as Administrator” option.
- After it, click on Apply and OK Button to save the changes.
Repair the Game Files
The other reason for the startup issue is the missing or corrupted game files on the computer. If there are some missing files in the game then you will have to face this issue. However, you can easily fix this issue by using the Steam App. Follow the steps which are given below to verify and repair the game file.
- Open Start Menu.
- Type “Steam” in the search bar.
- Click on the best relevant result.
- Navigate to Library.
- Now, select the game and right-click on it.
- Click on Properties.
- After it, go to Local Files.
- Now, click on the option “Verify Integrity of Game Files”.
- Wait for the process to get completed.
- Now, restart your system.
- Check whether the app is starting properly or not.
Update Graphics Driver
The game may not start if there is some issue with your graphics driver or if you are using the outdated version of it. So, we will suggest that you should manually update the graphics driver of your computer to resolve this issue. You can do this by following the steps which are given below.
- Open Start Menu.
- Type “Device Manager” in the search bar.
- Click on the Display option and double-click to expand it.
- Now, select your Graphics Driver and right-click on it.
- You will see the option of Update Driver, click on it.
- After it, follow the on-screen instructions that are given to complete the update.
- Restart your PC and check whether the issue has been resolved or not.
Close Unnecessary Apps
The issue might occur if your system does not have free RAM, and other required things to run it. When you start the game, then it will be only started if there is free RAM, storage, graphics, and much more. Make sure that you are not using a lot of apps in the background due to which the RAM, Storage, CPU, and other components are occupied and which might result in not starting the game. Therefore, we will suggest that you should close all those apps which are not needed to run in the background. You can do this by following the steps which are given below.
- Press CTRL + ALT + DEL key.
- Now, select Task Manager.
- Click on More details to see the processes.
- Now, select the app which is not necessary to run in the background.
- Right-click on the app and select End Task.
Disable Windows Firewall
Many users have reported that the issue was occurring due to the response not receiving by the game. It is caused when Windows Firewall detects some suspicious files in response due to which it blocks those files and your game will be not started properly. However, the Windows Firewall might do it by mistake too as the game is in beta testing then it might be receiving some false data that was not verified properly by the Firewall. In this case, you can turn off the Windows Firewall to resolve this issue.
- Open the Start Menu.
- Type “Windows Defender Firewall” in the search bar.
- Select Windows Defender Firewall from the search results.
- After it, click on the Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off from the left pane.
- Select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option.
- Do this for both your Private and Public Networks.
- Now, click on OK to save changes.
- Restart the PC and check whether the issue has been resolved or not.
Update the Game
As the game is in the beta version then there are possibilities that it can cause due to some bugs. So, we will suggest that you should check for updates that are available to the game and update it to fix the issue. Follow the steps which are given below to do this.
- Open Start Menu.
- Type “Steam” in the search bar.
- Click on the best relevant result.
- Navigate to Library.
- Now, select the game and right-click on it.
- It will automatically check for updates.
- You will see the option of “Update” if there is any update available to the game.
- So, if there is any update available then click the Update button.
- Wait for the process to get completed.
- Restart the PC and check whether the issue has been resolved or not.
Check For Windows Updates
The issue might occur if you are trying to launch the game on outdated windows. We will suggest that you should check whether you are running the latest version of Windows or not. You can do this by following the steps which are given below.
- Press Windows + I key to open Settings.
- Click on Windows Update on the left pane of the screen.
- After it, click on Check For Updates.
- If there is an update available, then click on the Download Now button to download the available updates on your system.
Reinstall The Game
If the issue is still occurring even after following the above-mentioned methods, then you can try reinstalling the game to fix the issue. To do this, you have to uninstall the game first from your PC. After it, when the uninstallation is completed then restart your PC. Now, install the game from the store and check whether the issue is resolved for you or not. Before installing, make sure to delete all the files of the games that were stored previously.
Conclusion
This was all for this guide. We have mentioned all the methods through which you can try fixing startup issues. If you have fixed the same issue through any other methods then do share it with us in the comment section below.