Can't Start Game: "Failed to open descriptor file"

[Dark]

Hello,

I noticed there were two other threads on this, but I tried both verifying game files and fully reinstalling the game. Neither of them work and I still get "Failed to open descriptor file".

Are there any other files on the system that I could modify or delete? Any settings I should check for?

[Killrob]

Have you verified your install via the Steam Library?

[Dark]

Yes, I have verified three times now, and have reinstalled once. I also tried launching with the launcher, and without. None of it worked.

For the launcher, it happens after I press "Play". It also happens with Safemode.

I also tried clearing cache and saves (since this is a new install IIRC).

[Killrob]

Huh, alright! Do you get an AutomationGame.log file when you click the Game Log button in the launcher?
Have you tried launching the game's .exe directly with administrator rights? That usually can give a more accurate error message. You find the .exe here:
\Steam\steamapps\common\Automation\UE424\AutomationGame\Binaries\Win64

Please share the exact error message with us. You could use the snipping tool to screengrab it and send it to [e-mail] along with the game log if you get one, linking to this thread :) that way we can have a closer look!

[Dark]

I do not get a log file, no.

I tried launching the game as Admin as you mentioned and it gave me the same error. I also tried it with the EXE that is in Automation\UE424 and it gave me the same thing.

Trying to run the launcher as Admin, I was given a .NET error that had to do with Steamworks not being initialized.

I will send an email shortly. Thanks for the help.