Black Screen when starting the game

[BaasJuanre]

hey guys..my scum is black screening when i start it and it says not responding in task manager..how do i fix this?

[Zig]

same here for 1 years or so ...they never fixed it

[marktkm]

Not enough detail to tell. What have you tried so far? Also, what are your system specs? Try these for starters:

-Verify your game files through the Steam client.
(If it finds an issue and re-downloads something, verify again before trying to connect.)
-Update EAC from C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SCUM\EasyAntiCheat
(Use the setup program in that folder.)
-Delete the 'Saved' folder from C:\Users\%Username%\AppData\Local\SCUM
(AppData is hidden by default, so make sure Windows is set to show hidden files.)
-Make sure Windows and your drivers are updated, especially your graphics card. Even if it's current, a reinstall may reset something that has been changed since they were initially installed, and it can't hurt.
-If you're running any overclocks set them to default before trying to connect again.

[Riftwind]

Also still getting this - have had this issue on Conan Exiles, Scum - anything requiring Unreal engine on steam. Deleting the config files and save files etc fixes it, until the 2nd boot - then it blackscreens for 5-7 minutes upon "launch" from steam.
Seems to be some sort of pre-cache? Anyway to find out whats happening during this black screen?
You can tab out and use pc totally fine while its doing this blackscreen - then tab back in when its finished XD