Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - launch problems, bugs, crashes

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order freezes, crashes, won't launch on PC - what to do?

A few days ago, a new Star Wars game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, was released. But now some users are complaining about various bugs and in-game errors. In this guide, we will explain how to fix most of the problems and errors known to date.

System requirements

Before you purchase Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, carefully read the system requirements stated by the developer. Often, ignoring such requirements leads to various errors and bugs, up to the point that the game simply does not start on the PC.

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Minimum

• Operating system: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Processor: i3-3220 / FX-6100
• RAM: 8GB RAM
• Video cards??: GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 7750
• Hard disk: 55 GB

Featured

• Operating system: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Processor: i7-6700K / Ryzen 7 1700
• RAM: 32GB RAM
• Video card: GTX 1070 / RX Vega 56
• Hard disk: 55 GB

Disable your antivirus

Before installing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, you must disable all antiviruses, including Windows Defender. In the vast majority of cases, antivirus programs mistakenly believe that game files can harm the PC and simply block them. After installation, be sure to enable the security software, but to avoid further file conflicts, add the game launcher application to your antivirus exclusion list.

This advice is relevant only when using the official version of the game. In all other cases, do it at your own peril and risk!

Update your video card drivers

It also happens that you are using an outdated version of the GPU driver. In this case, the application can? not work properly or malfunction. It is worth recalling that after the release of major releases, such as Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, video card manufacturers release a new version of the drivers in a timely manner to eliminate all errors in the application. To update your video card drivers, just go to the NVIDIA or AMD manufacturer's website.

Select your product from the list, download and run the installer after completing all background tasks.

Turn off full screen optimization

Full screen optimization is another common issue that may cause the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order app to not work properly. To disable full screen optimization, go to the root folder with the game and find the application launch file. Right-click on it, go to the " Compatibility " section and check the box next to " Disable full screen optimization ". Click " Apply " and close the application properties.

Verify Game Integrity on Steam

To do this, open the Steam client and go to the games library. Find Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, right-click on the game and select Properties. will passGo to the "Local Files" tab and click "Verify Integrity of Game Files". If any files have been damaged, the client will find the faulty files and replace them.

Close all applications

Before launching Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, we recommend that you end all third-party processes, including background ones. Some of them can consume a large amount of CPU or RAM resources, which will inevitably lead to freezes and errors. To do this, open the " Task Manager " and in the " Processes " tab, monitor and end all applications that consume the most resources.

The controller (joystick) does not work / is not detected

Some users have reported this issue, but the fix is quite simple. If after starting the game, in the menu settings, the application cannot detect the wired controller, then close the game and remove all USB devices from your PC (except for the mouse and keyboard). Reboot your computer, install the joystick in the USB port and launch the application again. Now the controller will be displayed in the menu and you will be able towant to continue the game.