Armored Core 6 Won’t Launch: How to Force It and Fix It

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By Vladan Ćetojević Last updated Nov 14, 2023

Do you feel that no matter what you do, Armored Core 6 won’t launch? We invite you to arm yourself with some patience and follow our lead in discovering the most suitable methods for force-launching Armored Core 6.

If the game launches but doesn’t load, learn what to do when Armored Core 6 is stuck on the loading screen.

Why won’t Armored Core 6 launch?

Armored Core 6 won’t launch due to poor system specs, corrupted game files, Windows Firewall recognizing the game as a threat, problems with the Windows permissions, pilled-up cache files, an outdated GPU driver, missing Visual C++ dependencies, or obsolete Windows components. In addition, Armored Core VI might not launch due to game-related problems such as bugs.

How to fix Armored Core 6 won’t launch?

✅ Before going through the solutions make sure to check the system requirements needed to launch and play Armored Core 6.

To fix Armored Core 6 won’t launch problem follow the solutions below:

Allow Armored Core 6 through the Firewall
Delete cache files
Update the GPU driver
Install Visual C++ dependencies

1. Allow Armored Core 6 through the Firewall

Time needed: 5 minutes

By adding Armored Core 6 to the list of Firewall exceptions, you will override security settings falsely recognizing the game as a threat, preventing it from launching.

Click on the Windows icon, type Windows Defender Firewall, and open it.
Click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
Click on Change Settings and Allow Another App.
Select Browse and navigate to the Armored Core 6 installation folder.
Click on the Armored Core 6 executable file (.exe) and select Open.
Check the checkbox in columns Private and Public in the Armored Core 6 row and hit OK.
Restart your PC.

2. Delete cache files

Cache files are helpful as they speed up the launching process and make the experience smoother. However, if Armored Core 6 won’t launch, we advise manually deleting cache files from the Local folder.

Use the Windows Key + R shortcut to open the Run dialog, type %localappdata%, and hit OK.
Use the CTRL + A shortcut to select all files in the folder.
Press the Delete key on your keyboard to delete all the files in the folder.
➡ If prompted to confirm, click on Yes.
➡ If some files can’t be deleted, click on Skip.

3. Update the GPU driver

An outdated GPU driver will cause problems with your graphics card and how it processes data needed for the game’s launch. To fix the Armored Core VI launch issues, update your graphics card drivers.

Click on the Windows icon, type Device Manager, and open it.
Double-click on the Display Adapters section.
Right-click on your GPU and select the Update driver option.
Select the Search automatically for drivers option.
Install the driver update.
Restart your PC.

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4. Install Visual C++ dependencies

Windows games require Visual C++ dependencies, so download them manually from the official Microsoft website if you don’t have them installed. By doing so, you might fix both the Armored VI launch problem and some performance-related issues.

Open the official page for the Visual C++ Redist Packages download.
Click on the Link and download vc_redist suitable for your operating system architecture.
➡ X86 is for 32-bit systems.
➡ X64 is for 64-bit systems.
Run the installation package and follow the steps.
Restart your PC.

Extra steps

Some gamers might experience a bit more difficulties when trying to launch Armored Core 6. If you are one of them, try to:

🔑 Run Armored Core 6 as an administrator: Right-click on the game executable (.exe) file and select Properties. Enable Run this program as an administrator in the Compatibility tab.
⚙️ Verify game files: This fantastic feature lets you fix corrupted files without reinstalling the whole game!
⬆ Update Windows: Click the Windows icon, type Check for updates, and open these System Settings. You can install any pending updates from here and restart your PC afterward.
💻 Perform a Clean Boot: This way, you won’t experience compatibility issues with startup apps preventing you from launching Armored Core 6.
🔁 Reinstall Armored Core 6: Double-check if you applied all other solutions, and if nothing helped, we advise you to reinstall the game.

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Conclusion

Hopefully, you don’t look for clues due to which Armored Core 6 won’t launch. Begin the troubleshooting by checking the game requirements, running it as an administrator, and verifying game files. Allow the game through the Firewall and delete cache files to ensure no local issues stop the game from launching.

Don’t forget to update the GPU driver and Visual C++ dependencies. Some of the last resort options we propose are updating Windows and reinstalling the game. Good luck, and let us know how it went!

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