Conan Exiles Black Screen on Startup: How to Fix

Since its launch, gamers have been complaining about the different technical issues they face with the game, one of which is Conan Exiles black screen on startup. 

This issue is encountered on different game consoles and Windows. Fortunately, the game developers have been working tirelessly to provide solutions to the issue, but if you’re still experiencing it, this article will help you fix the problem.

Why won’t my Conan Exiles start?

• Outdated or corrupted GPU drivers: outdated or corrupted graphic drivers will disrupt the functioning of your graphic card which will in turn affect your game.
• Corrupted or missing game files: your game file could get corrupted by viruses or other malware and this will prevent your game from launching.
• Server error: issues with the Conan Exiles server can cause the game to show a black screen on startup.
• Incompatible system requirements: if your PC does not meet minimum requirements, your Conan Exile will show a black screen on startup.

How to fix Conan Exiles black screen on startup?

Before trying any fixes, it is always advisable to carry out preliminary checks like ensuring you have a stable network connection, checking if Conan Exiles’ server is active, closing some background apps, and restarting your PC. You should also confirm that your PC meets the minimum requirements to play Conan Exiles.

If the Conan Exiles black screen on startup still persists after the pre-check above, let’s dive into troubleshooting:

1. Update GPU drivers ✅

If your Conan Exiles displays a black screen on startup, you might need to update your graphic processing unit drivers to the latest version. To update your GPU drivers in Device Manager on Windows PC, you should do the following:

1. Click on Windows Key + X and select Device Manager from the menu
2. Click and expand the Display Adapters option
3. Right-click on your graphics card and choose update driver
4. Choose search automatically for updated driver software
5. Windows will search for available updates and install them if any
6. Restart your PC after completing the process

2. Verify the integrity of the game files

Verifying the integrity of your game file will ensure that all missing or corrupt game files are restored in Conan Exiles. This can be done through steam by following the steps below:

1. Click and open Steam Client on your PC
2. Log into your game account
3. Locate Conan Exiles on Library Tab
4. Right-click on Conan Exiles and select Properties
5. Select the Local Files tab and click on Verify Integrity of Game Files
6. Steam will check the game files and compare them to what is available on the steam server.
7. If there are missing or corrupted files, Steam will install new files to replace them.

3. Clear Game Cache

Another way to fix issues of black screen on startup is to clear cache data and cookies. Game cache data can prevent Conan Exiles from launching or cause a black screen on startup. Below are the steps to clear the game cache:

1. Launch Steam Client and log in to your account
2. Go to the Library tab and find Conan Exiles
3. Right-click on Conan Exiles and select Properties
4. Press the Local Files tab
5. Click Delete Local Game Content
6. Confirm you’ve deleted the game file by clicking on the “Delete” button
7. Reinstall Conan Exiles

Please be aware that clearing the game cache will cause all game files, saved games, and configuration files to be deleted, meaning you will have to reinstall the game and lose all of your progress.

Related article: Conan Exiles Keeps Crashing, Not Launching: How To Fix

Conclusion

In conclusion, updating your GPU drivers will solve the black screen on the startup problem as well as improves game performance. If you have any other suggestions, please drop a comment down below.