Help, game closing while launching.

[Maxwell]

I own rdr2 since past year, but everytime i try to run the game, it closes before rockstar games's intro, any solution?

[ObeseSweatyMan]

I am having the same issues too

[bret axelsen]

i have issues too

[Florida Stanley]

Same

[bret axelsen]

can anyone help with the issue like a update or from a folder we all having trouble launching red dead 2

[JuiceWSA]

Verify Game Files - We just got a big update and if updates aren't automatic...
you need one.

If you are updated:
Try a new game - not from an old save.

[bret axelsen]

ok thanks for the advice

[JuiceWSA]

Also switch from Vulcan to DX12 - or go the other way.
Whatever it is - make it the other.

[bret axelsen]

Thanks and didnt work any ideas to make it work?

[JuiceWSA]

Uninstall.
Manually delete all files and folders left for RDR2. There are multiple places.
Uninstall Rockstar Launcher.
Reinstall Game in Steam.
Give Steam, RDR2 a clean pass through your firewall.
Give Steam, RDR2 a clean pass through your virus protection.

Are you logged in here - is that your guy?:
https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/rdr2/overview
Make sure Steam is a linked account:
https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/settings/linkedaccounts
All good? If so - continue...

Start game from Steam.
Launcher should install, update and log you in.

Play game.

[bret axelsen]

ok thanks

[Semper Why]

JuiceWSA's advice is good. You may be able to get away with just reinstalling the Rockstar Game Launcher (which is what worked for me).

In windows, click in the search box in your task bar.
Type "remove". Select "Add or Remove Programs"
Search the list for "rockstar"
Click on Rockstar Games Launcher. Click Uninstall.
Click through the wizard to uninstall the launcher.
Open your Steam desktop
Find the RDR2 listing in your library, click Play button.

Steam will reinstall the launcher and it should automatically log you in and start the game.

[Ghost Squad]

Originally posted by Semper Why:

JuiceWSA's advice is good. You may be able to get away with just reinstalling the Rockstar Game Launcher (which is what worked for me).

In windows, click in the search box in your task bar.
Type "remove". Select "Add or Remove Programs"
Search the list for "rockstar"
Click on Rockstar Games Launcher. Click Uninstall.
Click through the wizard to uninstall the launcher.
Open your Steam desktop
Find the RDR2 listing in your library, click Play button.

Steam will reinstall the launcher and it should automatically log you in and start the game.

Moment of truth if it works

[Left4Dread]

Funny, the comment about "Make sure you linked accounts" - There is no longer an option to link your Steam account with Rockstar at the link above, maybe this is the underlying issue. I too have been playing the game for awhile, just restored from a Steam backup, it updated and now I just get the preparing to launch flash and close. I should also note that my existing Rockstar account was gone apparently. I could not reset password, said send me reset instructions to known email account used, instructions never arrived and I had to create a new account but never was given an option to link that to my steam RDR2 game.

[pike]

Originally posted by Left4Dread:

Funny, the comment about "Make sure you linked accounts" - There is no longer an option to link your Steam account with Rockstar at the link above, maybe this is the underlying issue. I too have been playing the game for awhile, just restored from a Steam backup, it updated and now I just get the preparing to launch flash and close. I should also note that my existing Rockstar account was gone apparently. I could not reset password, said send me reset instructions to known email account used, instructions never arrived and I had to create a new account but never was given an option to link that to my steam RDR2 game.

RSSC accounts dont disappear ever, neither do steam accounts, you can get banned for nefarious acts, but accounts dont ever disappear, they are your accounts and it is your responsibility to maintain them

[basti4655]

What CPU do you use ?