Minimum System Requirements:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470
- Storage: 100 GB available space
Recommended System Requirements:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
3. Run Helldivers 2 as an Administrator
Ensure you run the Helldivers 2 (exe) application as an administrator on the PC by following the steps below to check whether the problem has been fixed. Without having the system admin’s permission, you might experience multiple issues with the program launching on the PC.
- Go to the installed game directory on the PC.
- Right-click on the Helldivers 2.exe application file.
- Click on Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
- Enable the Run this program as an administrator checkbox.
- Once done, click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
4. Update Helldivers 2
It’s highly recommended that you check for game updates and set the update option for the Steam client to ensure there is no issue with the outdated game patch version.
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on Helldivers 2 from the list.
- Click on Manage > Select Properties.
- Now, click on the Updates tab.
- Click on Automatic Updates.
- Once enabled, the game will update automatically whenever the latest version is available.
5. Verify and Repair the Game Files
There is a possibility that your installed game files will become corrupted or missing due to unexpected reasons. Corrupted or missing game files can trigger game-launching issues on the PC. It would be best to verify and repair the game files by following the steps below.
- Launch Steam > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Helldivers 2 from the list.
- Click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Now, click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- Wait for the repair process to be completed.
- Once done, restart your PC to apply changes.
6. Turn Off the Steam Overlay
You can try disabling the Steam in-game overlay feature manually for Helldivers 2 game directly on the Steam client to ensure there is no conflict with the game launching. Sometimes in-game overlay apps or functions can eventually trigger program startup crashes on the PC. To turn it off:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on Helldivers 2.
- Now, click on Properties.
- Turn Off the Enable Steam Overlay while in-game option from the GENERAL tab.
- Once done, you can try launching the game to check for the issue.
7. Check for Graphics Driver Updates
An outdated or corrupted graphics card driver can trigger multiple issues with the game crashing or launching on the system. Checking for the graphics driver update is recommended by following the steps below.
- Press the Win+X keys > Click on Device Manager from the list.
- Double-click on Display adapters.
- Right-click on the dedicated graphics card that you’re currently using.
- Click on Update driver > Choose Search automatically for drivers.
- If the latest update is available, it’ll automatically download & install the latest version.
- Once done, restart the computer to apply changes immediately.
Alternatively, you can manually download the latest graphics driver version and install it on the PC via the official website. Download the graphics driver file respective to your graphics card model and manufacturer.
8. Close Background Apps
Unnecessary background running tasks or programs can eat up a lot of system resources like CPU or Memory usage, reducing system performance. Hence, the startup crashing, lagging, and not loading issues often appear. Close all the third-party unnecessary background running tasks completely. To do this:
- Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open up Task Manager on the PC.
- Now, click on the Processes tab > Click to select the unnecessary task. [CPU/Memory consuming task]
- Click on End Task to close it.
- Do the same steps for other unnecessary third-party tasks, too.
- Once done, restart your system to apply changes.
9. Disable Fullscreen Optimizations
It’s a better idea to manually disable the fullscreen optimizations on the Windows system by following the steps below. This will avoid fullscreen display-related conflicts.
- Right-click on the Helldivers 2 application on your PC.
- Select Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
- Click on Disable fullscreen optimizations to select it.
- Once done, click on Apply > Select OK to save changes.
10. Update Windows
Sometimes, issues with outdated system software can also cause conflicts with system performances, especially in multiplayer games or resource-heavy programs. You should always update the system software on your device to maintain stable performance. To do that:
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on Update & Security > Click on Check for updates under Windows Update.
- If there is a new update available, hit Download and Install.
- Wait for the system to update and reboot the PC.
11. Turn Off the Antivirus Protection
You should also manually turn off the antivirus protection on the PC to avoid any aggressive blocking issues with the game application.
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on Update & Security > Click on Windows Security from the left pane.
- Now, click on the Open Windows Security button.
- Go to Virus & Threat Protection.
- Click on Manage Settings.
- Just Turn Off the Real-time Protection toggle.
- If prompted, click on Yes to proceed further.
- Finally, you can check for the game crashing issue.
Please Note: If you’re using any other third-party antivirus program on your PC, turn off the real-time protection feature manually.
According to multiple reports, certain third-party programs always run in the background during Windows boot. Therefore, performing a clean boot and disabling conflicting startup apps is crucial for better performance.
- Press the Win+R keys to open the Run dialogue box.
- Now, type msconfig and hit Enter to open System Configuration.
- Go to the Services tab > Set Hide all Microsoft services to Enable.
- Click on Disable all > Click on Apply and OK to save changes.
- Now, go to the Startup tab > Click on Open Task Manager.
- Click on the Startup tab from Task Manager.
- Make sure to click on the task with a higher startup impact.
- Once selected, click on Disable to turn it off.
- Do the same steps for each program that has a higher startup impact.
- Finally, make sure to restart your computer to apply changes.
13. Update DirectX and VCRedist
One more thing you can try is installing the latest version of DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributables application on your PC. An outdated version of either of these can lead to problems with program launching and conflicts with system processes. To do this, follow the steps below:
If none of the methods worked for you, contact Support for Helldivers 2 for further assistance. You should create a support ticket to get a better resolution. Submitting a support ticket will help developers to investigate the issue further. Additionally, you can try following the @ArrowheadGS Twitter handle to get a better idea of what kind of issues are being faced by the affected players.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
