Can't launch through steam!? COME HERE FOR A FIX!

[Commander Fluffles]

I do not take credit for this.



"Hey everyone, I found this workaround for the Steam launcher bug. I can't make any promises that it will work for you, but as the error seems to exist for steam only, this method completely bypasses Steam, and so it seems to fix the error. Let me know if it works or if it doesn't :)
Note: I can't be held responsible for you breaking your game while trying this method. Only attempt if you are comfortable with file directories and software navigation.
Navigate to your Wildstar steam directory. Default is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\WildStar
Open Wildstar.exe (Not Steam_Wildstar.exe)
Follow the installation instructions until it asks you for an installation directory
Change the default directory to where you already have your files installed. Keep in mind that the installer will place a folder called Wildstar in whichever directory you choose, so you want to choose the "common" folder, not the Wildstar folder inside the common folder.
Allow the installer to continue. It will detect your game files, and will not actually install anything new.
Once complete (should take no more than a minute) you will be able to play the game from the launcher. Keep in mind that you will have to launch the game from the the Wildstar.exe each time, although you won't have to go through the installation process again. Be sure to select the "create shortcut" option during installation so you don't have to re-navigate to your installation directory.
Since this isn't using the steam client, you will have to manually log in. Time to remember that password you last used several months ago!

[Exemplar]

good post.

[Mr_Pep]

For people who start instaling wildstar to default folder and forgot to change go to control panel and uniinstal Wildstar with name NCSOFT now one with CARABINE and start instal again works for me

[Sanford]

FIXED! Many thanks bro :3

[Kid.C]

cool, thank you

[Zaumi]

Hmmm...works fine, but I can't login, nether with my Wildstar-password nor with my Steam-PW... Any solutions?

Never played WS without Steam...

[Commander Fluffles]

Originally posted by Zaumi:

Hmmm...works fine, but I can't login, nether with my Wildstar-password nor with my Steam-PW... Any solutions?

Never played WS without Steam...

you need an NCSOFT account i guess.

[Zaumi]

I have one...and I can login on the Wildstar-Homepage, but not into the game...

[Zaumi]

Sorry, was my fault, I forgot a letter...

[Rhatz]

Cool, it worked! Thanks mate!

[mehurs]

merci, ca fontionne
thanks, it work

[dayionnutmeg]

Good Job posting this :P But I hope they fix it so the newblets don't have to mess with files and folders... This gen isn't the most PC user bright... :P

[Tizodd]

Awesome post ty so much

[Mr Queenie]

Did this but only had 31% Downloaded. Thanks steam.

[Geary]

It gives me an error whenever I try to open Wildstar.exe. :V

[Gunslinger]

Thank you, Commander. You’re a wonderful person for helping out those of us who are computer illiterate.