Game doesn't Open / Launch

[mgturner4]

I've per-ordered the Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition back in Sept 2022. Iv'e got the game on Steam for PC and Iv'e never been able to get the game to even open. Even updated my driver and updated steam, run the verification details like everyday for Hogwarts Legacy, I've re downloaded the game, I've shut my computer down, restarted it. Literally done everything I can and the game just doesn't open. I updated my computer to the latest version it can be. I have Windows 10. Like WTF is anyone having this same issue? Iv'e even submitted a report to Hogwarts Legacy officially with no response. This game won't launch like at all.

[ᴆᴀʀɢᴀṣ]

Do your pc specs fit the game recommended ?

[Smketreez]

I asked in the other thread you posted this in, but will repeat it here.

When you launch does it appear in task manager? If so, does it say (Not Responding) out next to it?

What are your specs?

[JD]

I have the same issue. Launches with the trigger warning then closes out. Everything is good except I'm not sure if my NVIDIA is up to spec - I have a NVIDIA Geforce GT 730.

[Smketreez]

Originally posted by jessdm:

I have the same issue. Launches with the trigger warning then closes out. Everything is good except I'm not sure if my NVIDIA is up to spec - I have a NVIDIA Geforce GT 730.

I don't think OP is even making it that far. Yours on the other hand is a bit easier to perhaps figure out. And unfortunately you're probably right.

After the trigger warning, it optimizes shaders, in which case I'd bet your card is then just saying nope and crashing out.

[mgturner4]

Originally posted by Smketreez:

I asked in the other thread you posted this in, but will repeat it here.

When you launch does it appear in task manager? If so, does it say (Not Responding) out next to it?

What are your specs?

What are your specs? What version of windows are you on? [/quote]

Saw your other post but heres what I said agein,
The Windows version im on is Windows 10 Pro 22H2. DESKTOP-D6JS31C.
When I launch the game is just says (Running) when I press play, then dosent say anything and stops. The game just dosent launch at all. Dosent say (Not Responding) next to it.
Iv'e got all the specs for my PC, thats not the issue.

[ᴆᴀʀɢᴀṣ]

Originally posted by jessdm:

I have the same issue. Launches with the trigger warning then closes out. Everything is good except I'm not sure if my NVIDIA is up to spec - I have a NVIDIA Geforce GT 730.

Atleast your graphic card doesn't fit the recommend or the minimum requirements to run the game

[ᴆᴀʀɢᴀṣ]

Originally posted by mgturner4:

Originally posted by Smketreez:

I asked in the other thread you posted this in, but will repeat it here.

When you launch does it appear in task manager? If so, does it say (Not Responding) out next to it?

What are your specs?

What are your specs? What version of windows are you on?

Saw your other post but heres what I said agein,
The Windows version im on is Windows 10 Pro 22H2. DESKTOP-D6JS31C.
When I launch the game is just says (Running) when I press play, then dosent say anything and stops. The game just dosent launch at all. Dosent say (Not Responding) next to it.
Iv'e got all the specs for my PC, thats not the issue. [/quote]

We will need more infos about your PC components to make sure it is fitting the requirements

[Smketreez]

Originally posted by mgturner4:

Saw your other post but heres what I said agein,
The Windows version im on is Windows 10 Pro 22H2. DESKTOP-D6JS31C.
When I launch the game is just says (Running) when I press play, then dosent say anything and stops. The game just dosent launch at all. Dosent say (Not Responding) next to it.
Iv'e got all the specs for my PC, thats not the issue.

Task manager wouldn't say running, need to look in there.

Also, what are your PC's specs? CPU / GPU / RAM amount

[JD]

Thanks for the replies, hopefully I can upgrade my card then

[mgturner4]

Task manager wouldn't say running, need to look in there.

Also, what are your PC's specs? CPU / GPU / RAM amount [/quote]

I opened up Task Manager and when I clicked play on Hogwarts Legacy with it running, it doen't say anything next to it.

Specs 4200U CPU / 16.0 GB (15.4 GB usable) / SATA SSD

[Smketreez]

Originally posted by mgturner4:

Specs 4200U CPU / 16.0 GB (15.4 GB usable) / SATA SSD

And what is your GPU?

[mgturner4]

Originally posted by Smketreez:

Originally posted by mgturner4:

Specs 4200U CPU / 16.0 GB (15.4 GB usable) / SATA SSD

And what is your GPU?

under display adapters ive got: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Its not the NVIDIA or AMD ones.

[Smketreez]

Originally posted by mgturner4:

Originally posted by Smketreez:

And what is your GPU?

under display adapters ive got: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Its not the NVIDIA or AMD ones.

Unfortunately, I'd say here's your issue. Your CPU is below minimum spec (i5-6600), and you're running onboard graphics.

Honestly, and as much as I'd hate to say it. You should still be under the 2 hour play time window, since it won't even launch for you. I'd request a refund. Even if you do some how get the game to launch, the playing experience is going to be really really bad.

This game is pushing even high end hardware limits at the moment, and your system is below even the minimum specs.

So unfortunately, it would appear your issue is your computer.

[mgturner4]

Originally posted by Smketreez:

Originally posted by mgturner4:

under display adapters ive got: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Its not the NVIDIA or AMD ones.

Unfortunately, I'd say here's your issue. Your CPU is below minimum spec (i5-6600), and you're running onboard graphics.

Honestly, and as much as I'd hate to say it. You should still be under the 2 hour play time window, since it won't even launch for you. I'd request a refund. Even if you do some how get the game to launch, the playing experience is going to be really really bad.

This game is pushing even high end hardware limits at the moment, and your system is below even the minimum specs.

So unfortunately, it would appear your issue is your computer.

Yeah, thanks for letting me know. Dident know I could request a refund below a certain play time. Guess I'll have to get a better computer then in order to play this game. What a shame. Also my ram is 16GB but I know some people would say to get more ram for this game. Ill look into a refund and try to purchase the game when I get a better computer.

I need a new one anyways as my laptops a few years old now.. Thanks again! Just would love to play this game because Ive been waiting forever. <3

[Smketreez]

Originally posted by mgturner4:

Yeah, thanks for letting me know. Dident know I could request a refund below a certain play time. Guess I'll have to get a better computer then in order to play this game. What a shame. Also my ram is 16GB but I know some people would say to get more ram for this game. Ill look into a refund and try to purchase the game when I get a better computer.

I need a new one anyways as my laptops a few years old now.. Thanks again! Just would love to play this game because Ive been waiting forever. <3

Glad I could help, really hated having to give you bad news. Chin up though, PC parts are coming down right now if you stay away from the DDR5 craze and build on older generation hardware.