Battlefield 2042 is finally here and if you are a fan of the BF franchise, you may be eagerly waiting for this title. But for some, Battlefield 2042 is crashing on startup. Is there a fix for this issue? Here are some potential fixes you can try out.

How to Fix Battlefield (BF) 2042 Crashing on Startup Issue

To solve the Battlefield 2042 crashing on startup on your desktop issue, you can verify your game files on Steam and update your drivers. Make sure to close any other programs/applications that may be running in the background and also check if your PC supports the minimum system requirements. You can also install the game on an SSD if possible. Plus, ensure that your antivirus or firewall is not blocking your connection to BF 2042.

Here’s how to verify game files on Steam

  • Find Battlefield 2042 in your Game Library.
  • Right-click on the game and select Properties.
  • Click on Local Files.
  • Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
  • This is when Steam will verify if any of your game files are corrupt or not.
  • Then relaunch the game and see if you are able to launch it without any issues.

How to Verify Game Files on Origin

  • Select My Game Library in Origin.
  • Right-click on the game tile.
  • Select Repair Game.

How to Update Drivers

Chances are that your drivers are out of date due to which BF 2042 is not launching. Head to the website of the official manufacturer of the drivers and download the latest updates. Then, relaunch the game and see if the error persists.

It is possible that DirectX issues will lead to BF 2042 crashing at startup. What you need to do is update or reinstall DirectX straight from the official Microsoft website. Also, get the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from here.

Clear the Cache

Origin Users

  • First close Origin if it’s running and make sure that it is fully closed.
  • Open Task Manager > Processes. Note that Origin.exe and OriginWebHelperService.exe should not be there. If they are there, you need to end the tasks to close them.
  • Press and hold Windows key + R.
  • Type %ProgramData%/Origin and click OK.
  • Delete all the files and folders inside except for LocalContent. Do not delete the LocalContent folder.
  • If you’re on Windows XP, the ProgramData folder path is in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application data\Electronic Arts\
  • Press and hold the Windows key + R again.
  • Type %AppData% then click OK.
  • In the Roaming folder, delete the Origin folder.
  • Click on AppData in the address bar.
  • Open up the Local folder.
  • Delete the Origin folder.
  • Restart your PC.
  • Log back into Origin.

Steam Users

  • From your Steam Client, open up the Settings panel.
  • Select “Steam > Settings” from the top left menu on the client.
  • In the Settings panel, click on the Downloads tab and find the “Clear Download Cache” button.
  • Click on “OK” to confirm.
  • Login to Steam again.

Reinstall BF 2042 or do a Fresh Windows Install

In case the previously mentioned fixes don’t work, reinstall the game and check for crashing issues. Again, this seems to not work for everybody but it’s worth a try if your internet connection is fast.

Now, if none of these solutions work, according to some Redditors, reinstalling Windows does the trick. Players are suggesting that first, you can try to uninstall Steam and Origin and reinstall the launcher. Then see if the error still comes up. If yes, then a fresh Windows install is the solution that may work for you.

That’s everything to know about the potential fix for Battlefield 2042 Crashing on Startup/Launch issue. We’ve covered more BF 2042 guides on Gamer Tweak that you can check out as well!