Summary

  • Launch the game while Steam is offline, then reconnect after reaching the main menu. 
  • Delete any corrupted configuration files from the AppData folder to reset graphics settings and remove problematic local data.
  • Refrain from modifying graphics settings until you’re fully in-game, to avoid triggering crashes during startup.

Gears of War: Reloaded is finally on PC! While this brought excitement to many players, some PC users are frustrated with the startup crashes they encountered. It is not new for games to experience technical issues, preventing their players from enjoying the game. But luckily, The Coalition was quick to act and release patches to help you solve this issue. Here’s what you can do to fix Gears of War: Reloaded when crashing on PC.

The Steam Offline Mode Fix

With the remake hitting the Steam market, many are excited to hop into Gears of War: Reloaded. However, some players reported experiencing startup crashes that prevents them from playing the game. One of the ways to fix the crashing on PC is by fixing your Steam connection status.

Usually, the crashes occur when the game attempts to connect to online servers during startup. So, here’s what you can do to fix your Steam connection:

  1. Start by opening your Steam client.
  2. Then, go to the friends tab in the bottom-right corner.
  3. Click the arrow placed next to your username and select “Offline Mode”. This should disconnect Steam from your internet.
  4. Once Steam runs in offline mode, start launching Gears of War: Reloaded normally.
  5. After successfully loading the game, press Shift+Tab to open Steam’s overlay.
  6. Go to your Friends menu again to switch it back to online mode. It will restore your friend list and enable both solo and co-op play.
  7. Repeat this process every time you launch the game until they release an official fix.

Clearing Corrupted Configuration Files

Besides changing connection status, clearing corrupted data files also helps prevent crashes during startup. Often, corrupted save data and configuration files cause the game to crash. It can be because of incomplete updates, system conflicts, or previous crashes that make it impossible for the game to initialize.

  1. Open your Windows search bar and type “appdata.” It will give you access to your local application data folder.
  2. Then, go to the Coalition folder, then to WarGame to SaveData. 
  3. Search for folders containing long strings of random characters. This will contain your local configuration data.
  4. Delete these randomly named folders completely to reset your graphic settings to default and remove any corrupted data.

If you’re an Xbox Game Pass user, go to “\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Pender_[code]\LocalCache\Local\WarGame\Config” instead. After that, delete the EngineUserSettings file specifically.

Graphics Settings and Driver Considerations

Sometimes, the crashes are caused by graphics-related issues, especially after modification of graphics settings. When changed during the initial setup process, it can trigger instability that prevents the game from launching. So, avoid making graphics adjustments until you’ve successfully entered the game.

After playing normally, you can start making gradual adjustments to visual settings one at a time. It is best to test stability after each change first to identify which specific graphics options cause the problems. Plus, keep your GPU drivers updated as both NVIDIA and AMD release regular updates. 

This includes optimizations and bug fixes for new games, enhancing their performance. Better to check your graphics card manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers.

File Verification and System Maintenance

If Gears of War Reloaded continues crashing on your PC, try to verify your game files. Both Steam and Xbox Game Pass have built-in tools to check your file integrity. This also replaces any corrupted or missing game data.

Here’s what to do for Steam users:

  1. Go to your library and right-click on “Gears of War: Reloaded”
  2. Select Properties, then go to the Local Files tab.
  3. After that, click “Verify integrity of game files.”
  4. Once the scanning of your installation directory finishes, it will automatically replace any damaged or missing files with fresh copies.

On the other hand, these are the steps for Xbox Game Pass users:

  1. Go to your Xbox app.
  2. Search for Gears of War: Reloaded in your library.
  3. Then, click on the three dots menu.
  4. Select “Manage” to choose to verify and repair the game installation.

Conclusion

These are all the fixes you can do when your Gears of War Reloaded keeps crashing on your PC. Usually, these steps resolve startup issues that prevent you from experiencing and enjoying the game. If these solutions failed to fix the problem, you may contact their official support service. They will give you a more detailed solution on how you can troubleshoot the startup crashes.

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