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Contents hide Baldur’s Gate 3 – How to fix the Blank Launcher issue Change the Language Settings Skip the Launcher Reset the Launcher

Are you trying to fix the blank launcher bug for Baldur’s Gate 3? Larian Studios’ newest RPG has been extremely popular since its release. Of course, while it has plenty of ups, there are also a few downs. The game’s launcher has an issue with appearing blank at times.

Perhaps you were on the verge of unlocking the Sinister Door in Cazador’s Palace before the Larian launcher malfunctioned. Perhaps you still need to complete the Gauntlet of Shar in Baldur’s Gate 3. After fixing this issue, you can check the trophy and achievements list for Baldur’s Gate 3 to see if you have earned a platinum trophy.

If you are stuck with a blank launcher for Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC and can’t seem to get around it, there are a few fixes that you can try. Here is how to fix the Blank Launcher issue for Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 – How to fix the Blank Launcher issue

There are a few fixes that you can try if you are having issues with the launcher for Baldur’s Gate 3. These solutions will have you rummaging through some folders so get ready.

Change the Language Settings

Even though the launcher appears blank, you should still see the settings icon. Go to the general settings. From there, simply select the language option and change the language. Afterward, hit the save changes option. From there, change the language back and you should be good.

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Skip the Launcher

Your next option is to simply skip the launcher entirely. This will help your ability to launch the game in the future as well and only take a couple of clicks. Bring up the Steam app and right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 in your library. From there, select the gear icon and bring up the properties menu.

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In the properties menu, type in –skip-launcher into the launch options bar. Save this setting and it will allow you to skip the launcher each time you bring up the game. Luckily this isn’t any of the performance issues the game has had.

Reset the Launcher

The last solution if you are still experiencing the blank launcher issue may bring that precious play button back up along with the Vulkan and DirectX options. Go into the launcher settings. From there, scroll all the way down to the bottom. Here, you should see the reset launcher option.

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Select this button and hit save. This will reset the launcher, hopefully causing it to work. Thankfully, none of these solutions need you to mess with your game data or graphics drivers. It is pretty simple to fix the blank launcher issue.

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Baldur’s Gate 3

  • Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Adventure, RPG, Strategy
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