How to Fix PUBG Not Launching Issue

Nov. 07, 2024 / Updated by Seraphina to Gaming Solutions

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PUBG is a popular online battle royale game, but some players may experience launch issues. This article offers effective solutions to help restore smooth gameplay.

1. Minimum System Requirements

OS: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 40 GB available space

If your computer configuration is below the minimum requirements, upgrading your hardware is recommended to ensure smooth gameplay.

2. Update Graphics Drivers

Outdated graphics drivers are one of the common causes of PUBG failing to launch. Updating your graphics drivers can resolve compatibility issues and improve game performance. We recommend using Driver Talent to automatically detect and update drivers, saving you time and avoiding the risk of downloading or installing incorrect drivers.

Download Driver Talent

Click the download button to get the latest version of Driver Talent, and after installation, open the software and click "Scan".
After scanning, it will display any missing or outdated drivers. Find your graphics driver and click the "Download" button.

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Once the update is complete, it is recommended to restart your computer to ensure the updated drivers take effect.

3. Verify Game File Integrity

Open the Steam client and go to your Library.

Find PUBG, right-click the game name, and select Properties.

In the pop-up window, go to the "Local Files" tab.

Click "Verify Integrity of Game Files", and Steam will automatically scan and fix any corrupted or missing game files.

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Once completed, restart the game and check if the issue is resolved.

4. Run SFC Scan

Press Win + X, select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".

In the command window, type the following command and press Enter: sfc /scannow

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The system will automatically scan and repair any corrupted system files.

After completion, restart your computer and try launching PUBG again.

5. Run the Game as Administrator

Find the PUBG game shortcut, right-click it, and select Run as administrator.

If the issue is resolved, you can right-click the shortcut, select Properties, then go to the Compatibility tab and check Run this program as an administrator to ensure the game always runs with administrator privileges.

6. Disable V-Sync and Optimize Settings

In the Game Settings, disable the V-Sync setting.

Adjust the Graphics Settings, lowering the resolution, texture quality, and shadow quality to reduce the load on your hardware.

Disable other background programs that are using system resources to ensure more resources are available for the game.

7. Update Windows OS

Open Settings and click "Update & Security".

In Windows Update, click "Check for Updates".

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Download and install any available updates.

Once completed, restart your computer and try launching PUBG again.

8. Close Background Programs

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

In the Processes tab, find programs using a high amount of CPU or memory, right-click them, and select "End Task".

Keep only essential programs running and close any unnecessary background processes.

Try restarting the game and check if the issue is resolved.

9. Reinstall PUBG

Open the Steam client, right-click PUBG in your library, and select "Uninstall".

After uninstalling, restart your computer.

Restart Steam, find PUBG, and click "Install".

Once the game downloads and installs, try launching the game.