SteamAPI_init() failed

[bluntah]

Hi,

I bought this game a few month ago and had no problem to launch. Now I reinstalled the game on a new HD and I have this error :

- Steam must be running to play this game (SteamAPI_Init() failed).

I tried on two different HD, restart steam + the computer, and check the files but I still have this problem.

Anyone has an idea ?
Thanks !

[justintabs]

Not sure if this thread will help.
Sounds like you hit an unlucky steam bug.
Might need a fresh installation of steam.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/299720/discussions/0/616188677690629563

[bluntah]

Thanks for this solution but unfortunatly, it doesn't work

[Purple44]

Give this thread a read, came up in a search for SteamAPI_init() failed:

http://steamcommunity.com/app/228380/discussions/0/357284767244121671/

[bluntah]

Thanks Purple.. But I don't will reinstall all my pc for just this game

[bluntah]

Up, no one has an idea ?

[:D]

That really sound like a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ problem.

Maybe it helps:
Just some copy and paste solutions i found after a quick search:


"I would suggest you guys see if someone in your household was maybe playing a.. not so legal copy of a game with a steam_api file before you're having these errors. That can cause the problem you're describing. "

"Windows 10 ? Try running steam as administrator or disabling anti virus ?It seems to be a common problem with Avast and such"


"Go to the Steam folder and delete appcache folder and restart Steam."


"Make sure that both Steam and the game are not running as administrator. You need to match the privileges of Steam and the game for this to work, otherwise this part of SteamAPI often fails. "

"Before any functions can be used, first SteamAPI_Init() must be called.

A return of true indicates all required interfaces have been acquired and are accessible.
A return of false indicates one of three conditions:
The Steam client isn't running. A running Steam client is required to provide implementations of the various Steamworks interfaces.
The Steam client couldn't determine the AppID of game. Make sure you have Steam_appid.txt in your game directory.
Your application is not running under the same user context as the Steam client, including admin privileges."

"Start via shortcut"

"Try different Windows compatibility modes"

"Log out of steam and then log back in"

Or maybe you should get in contact with stean support..

[:D]

Go to your Steam Library and right click on Wreckfest, then click Properties.
Go to the Local Files tab, then click Browse Local Files.
In the directory that opens up, right click in the directory and go to New->Text Document.
Name it "steam_appid.txt".
Open the new text file with Notepad and put "228380" into it, then save it.
Now try running Wreckfest.


Another possible solution i was thinking about that could work but is a bit of an elaborate task:
Do you have a second computer? Maybe install it there and if it works on that computer use the steam backup feature:

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8794-yphv-2033

ANd then install that working version on the computer where it is currently not working.

[:D]

Here is another idea:

You can try to "randomly" delete files from your wreckfest folder and then run the "Verify integrity of game files" -function again,
I would suggest deleting the steam steam_api.dll files and maybe the wreckfest.exe files.
Checking the files will notice the missing parts and hopefully download functioning ones.

[jannesBB]

It's a Steam problem so I doubt verifying the game files will help but of course it's worth a shot.

You're not using a beta version of the Steam client?

[bluntah]

Hey Grab, first thank you for all those tricks. It's really nice from you. I tested some but still didn't work.

jannesBB: I'm not using the beta version of Steam. What is new since the last time I launched the game is that I use the "family share option" with my brother. I will ask him if he can play the game. But otherwise, I just formated and installed Windows 7 on a SSD and bought a new graphic card.

[justintabs]

bump. Anyone solved this before?

[bluntah]

Because it still not working. Even after reinstalled it.

[TrAbB]

Twice before this file has given me problems with other games; with cracked games.. did you ever try out the game before this? if so make sure you've deleted any remains of the old install from the steam install location. ( just noticed you said this is a fresh win7 install, likely not this, could try reinstalling the steam client but the files your having issues with are installed along with the game, not steam)

Second time was due to either due to a third party firewall (Comodo) or anti virus (avast) blocking the .dll file. Add exceptions for the wreckfest install folder if you have any security software running.. I'm not sure if the Windows firewall / defender is capable of blocking to the extent you're getting, but an exception in the whitelist can't hurt.

Ran a little test: i deleted the two steam_api.dll files, ran verify local files, which replaced them. Game launches fine afterwards. Though from your previous comments saying you have tried verify files... My bets on something silly blocking it.

[bluntah]

Hey TrAbB ! Thank for your answer and solution !

It was a Comodo conflict, now it finally works ! Thanks a lot dude

[TrAbB]

Neat! Glad you sorted it out, See ya out on track blunted!