Days Gone Won’t Launch? Try These Fixes

Days Gone has finally made its way to PC after only being available on PS for years. Unfortunately, many PC players have complained the game doesn’t launch, resulting in a frustrating gaming experience. If you’re one of these people, we have compiled a detailed list of easy fixes below to solve the issue. Check them out and work down the list to find one that works for you.

Why won’t Days Gone launch?

Your Days Gone game may not launch for many reasons, including missing files, corrupt files, or outdated drivers. Knowing the exact cause can be difficult, but the listed fixes can help solve the issue.

How do I fix Days Gone not launching?

Before performing any fix, as a pre-check, check system requirements to ensure your PC meets the minimum and recommended specs. Additionally, we recommend rebooting or restarting your PC to remove all glitches and bugs.

If this doesn’t work, try these fixes:

1. Install the latest game patch
2. Update your graphics driver
3. Rename the movies folder
4. Open Days Gone on windowed mode
5. Disable all overlays

1. Install the latest game patch

The Days Gone developer team has released a list of known bugs in the game. If yours won’t launch, it could be because of these bugs. Installing the latest game patch helps solve the problem. Here’s how to do this:

1. Close the game.
2. Restart Epic Games Launcher or Stem client.
3. Let the updates take effect, and launch the game to see if the issue is solved.

2. Update your graphics driver

You can also install Outbyte Driver Updater – a trusted third-party app that automatically updates and installs your GPU drivers hassle-free.

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3. Rename the movies folder

Some players report fixing the Days Gone won’t launch by simply renaming the Movies folder in the game’s directory, so it’s worth trying. To do this:

1. Locate the Movies folder in the game directory.
2. Right-click on it.
3. Select Rename.

4. Change the name to Movies_1 or Movies_2.
5. Close the game and re-run it to see if the problem is solved.

4. Open Days Gone on windowed mode

Another quick fix you can try is to launch the game in windowed mode. Some users report this fix to be effective. Here’s how to do this:

In Epic Games Launcher

1. Open the Epic Games launcher to launch the game.
2. Select Options.
3. Choose the Display tab and navigate to Window mode.

4. Click on it and select Apply to apply changes.
5. Launch the Days Gone game to see if the problem is solved.

In Steam

1. Open Steam and navigate to Library.
2. Locate the game and right-click on the Properties tab.
3. On the list of menu options, select General and scroll down to the Launch options.
4. In the text bar, write -windowed -noborder.

5. Click to Close and exit.
6. Launch the Days Gone game to see if the problem is solved.

5. Disable all overlays

In-game overlays have been known to cause launch issues in games, including Days Gone. Disabling these overlays can help solve launch issues. Here’s how to do this:

Steam overlay

1. Launch Steam client.
2. Navigate to Properties and click Settings.

3. Uncheck the box labeled Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.

Discord overlay

1. Open the Discord app and click the gear icon (User settings) at the bottom.

2. A window will pop up. Scroll down to Game Overlay.

3. Switch off the toggle associated with the Enable in-game overlay option.

GeForce Experience overlay

1. Launch GeForce Experience.
2. Click on Settings in the top-right corner.
3. On the General panel, switch off the Share settings.

After disabling all overlays, launch the Days Gone game to see if the problem is solved.

Conclusion

Hopefully, these fixes point you in the right direction in fixing the Days Gone launching problem. Work your way down the list to find the right solution for your PC. Follow us for more troubleshooting guides and fixes, including Days Gone Black Screen: Fix It Easily.

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