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Dungeonborne Won’t Launch On PC - 8 Proven Solutions.

Dungeonborne Won’t Launch On PC – (8 Proven Solutions)

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Dungeonborne won’t launch on PC and you’re wondering why? Keep reading!

 

A fault with Dungeonborne’s files or unauthorized system access is what could often revoke the game’s launch.

 

Fortunately, we’ve uncovered all possible causes and solutions for the launch error, to ensure Dungeonborne launches and runs smoothly on your PC.

METHODS:

  1. Run Dungeonborne as an administrator.
  2. Verify the game files of Dungeonborne.
  3. Use a DirectX command line argument.
  4. Allow Dungeonborne Through Firewall.
  5. Test Dungeonborne while unprotected.
  6. Delete the Log Files of Dungeonborne.
  7. Reinstall Dungeonborne’s Anti-Cheat.
  8. Reinstall the Dungeoborne application.

So, let’s get started and eliminate the launch error with Dungeonborne on your PC!

Dungeonborne Won’t Launch On PC - [8 Solutions]

Note: If Dungeonborne launches but keeps crashing, check out our separate guide!

1. Run Dungeonborne as Administrator

Method 1/8

The first step is to run Dungeonborne as administrator on your computer, in case there has been an interference with the firewall or the Windows Defender. For this purpose, you must access the installation directory of the game and provide Dungeonborne with administrator privileges.

 

Follow these instructions to run Dungeonborne’s executable file as administrator:

 

  1. Open the Steam launcher and navigate to the “Library” section.
  2. Scroll down and locate Dungeonborne within the games category.
  3. Right-click Dungeonborne’s tile and hover over the “Manage” tile.
  4. Click “Browse local files” from the list to open the configuration.
  5. Scroll down and locate the “Dungeonborne” executable file below.
  6. Next, right-click the file and press “Run as administrator” at the top.
  7. Confirm the Windows prompt and wait until Dungeonborne launches.
The image is showing how to run Dungeonborne as an administrator.

Tip:➡️You can allow Dungeonborne to launch with administrator privileges by default in the game’s “Compatibility” properties.

2. Verify the Game Files of Dungeonborne

Method 2/8

Another solution if Dungeonborne not launching on PC is to verify the game’s files through the Steam launcher. It takes less than 15 seconds for the game’s directory to be inspected and repaired in case of missing or corrupted files.

 

Follow these instructions to verify Dungeonborne’s game files in easy steps:

 

  1. Open Steam and type “Dungeonborne” in the search field.
  2. Right-click on Dungeonborne after it appears in the results.
  3. Next, select “Properties…” and navigate to “Installed Files.”
  4. Click “Verify Integrity of game files” in the files manager.
  5. Wait until the file check is complete and test Dungeonborne.
The image is showing how to verify game's file integrity when Dungeonborne won’t launch on PC.

It’s recommended to verify Dungeonborne’s files each time the directory is moved or the game receives a large update. Since Dungeonborne is still in early access, there could be occurrences of trial and error with some of the updates, so keep that in mind.

3. Run the DirectX Command Line Argument

Method 3/8

Dungeonborne requires the latest version of DirectX 12 to operate properly on your PC and launch uninterrupted. There’s a helpful Steam command line argument that you can include in Dungeonborne’s launch options to ensure the game launches under a DirectX (12) dependency.

 

Follow these steps to adjust the launch rules of Dungeonborne:

 

  1. Ensure Dungeonborne is closed and access Steam.
  2. Right-click the game’s tile and go to “Properties…”
  3. Navigate to the “General” section of the game’s tab.
  4. After that, click the type field under “Launch Options.”
  5. Type “-dx12” without the brackets and save the input.
  6. Close the properties of Dungeonborne and test-launch.
The image shows how to manually run Dungeonborne in DirectX12.

Running Dungeonborne with the latest DirectX version helps with FPS improvement and could resolve drops or spikes in the performance.

Tip:➡️If Dungeonborne doesn’t run with the DirectX 12 argument, try including “-dx11” in the launch options.

4. Allow Dungeonborne Through the Firewall

Method 4/8

Perhaps, Dungeonborne’s launch has been prevented by the firewall of your Windows computer. There are simple instructions to allow games through the firewall and ensure the game is not blacklisted or not set as an exception.

4.1 How to Allow Dungeonborne Through the Firewall?

  • Open the start menu and type “Allow an app through Windows Firewall.”
  • Press “Enter” to access the firewall configuration menu of your computer.
  • Next, click the “Change settings” button right above the applications list.
  • Click “Allow another app…” in the corner, underneath the “Details” tab.
  • Click “Browse…” and navigate to Dungeonborne’s installation directory.
  • Double-click the executable file of the game so it adds to the exceptions.
The image is showing how to add games as a Firewall exclusion when Dungeonborne won’t launch on PC.
  • Tick the “Private” and “Public” checkboxes next to the Dungeonborne app.
  • Press “OK” on the bottom of the panel and attempt to start Dungeonborne.
The image is showing how to add Dungeonborne as a Firewall exclusion.

4.2 How to Set Dungeonborne’s Directory As an Exception?

  1. Open “Windows Security” and go to “Virus & threat protection.”
  2. Click “Manage settings” under the “Virus & threat protection” tile.
  3. Next, scroll to the bottom and click “Add or remove exclusions.”
  4. Confirm the visual Windows prompt and click “Add an exclusion.”
  5. Select “Folder” and specify Dungeonborne’s installation directory.
  6. Attempt to launch the game once it has been specified as exclusion.
The image is showing how to confirm that Dungeonborne is added as a Firewall exclusion.

All excluded files on your system will be removed from the Windows Defender’s watchlist, therefore there won’t be any security on the system’s end whatsoever.

5. Deactivate Windows Defender & Firewall

Method 5/8

If including the DirectX command line argument in Dungeonborne’s launch settings did not have any effect, perhaps the game has encountered an issue with the Windows Firewall or Defender.

 

You can effortlessly deactivate your PC’s protection for a set amount of time while testing Dungeonborne and re-activate all services once you get into Dungeonborne.

5.1 How to Deactivate Windows Defender?

  1. Open the start menu, type “Windows Security” and press “Enter.”
  2. Navigate to the “Virus & threat protection” section in the menu.
  3. Scroll to the “Virus & threat protection settings” section below.
  4. Click “Manage Settings” and set “Real-time protection” to “OFF.”
  5. Exit the menu and attempt to launch Dungeonborne from Steam.
The image is showing how to deactivate the Windows 10/11 real-time protection.

5.2 How to Deactivate Windows Firewall?

  1. Access the start menu and type “Firewall” from the search.
  2. Enter “Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security.”
  3. Next, click “Windows Defender Firewall Properties” below.
  4. Go to “Domain Profile” and check “Firewall state:” to “Off.”
  5. Repeat the steps for “Private Profile” and “Public Profile.”
The image is showing how to disable Windows Firewall when Dungeonborne won’t launch on PC.

Warning: ⚠️Do not access untrusted sources or download any unauthorized data on your PC while the Windows Firewall or Defender is disabled!

6. Delete All Log Files of Dungeonborne

Method 6/8

Erasing the game’s log files is another effective, but in most cases temporary solution to the problem. After the game’s app data has been uninstalled, launching Dungeonborne will force the creation of new log files and potentially solve the launch issue.

 

Follow these instructions to uninstall the log files of Dungeonborne:

 

  1. First, open the “My PC” folder and navigate to the following path:
  2. C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Dungeonborne\Saved\Logs.
  3. Highlight all of the log files in the game’s folder and uninstall them.
  4. Verify Dungeonborne’s game files and launch to create new logs.

The logs of a game contain information about recent issues developed by the directory. Reviewing those files before uninstalling them may reveal why the game is crashing, running into errors, or in your case, refusing to launch.

7. Reinstall Dungeonborne’s Anti-Cheat

Method 7/8

Dungeonborne uses a program called Anti-Cheat Expert or “ACE” in short, to ensure no cheat engines are used in-game. The game could refuse to launch if there has been an issue with the anti-cheat’s installation or if there has been corruption with the local files.

 

Follow these simple instructions to reinstall the anti-cheat of Dungeonborne:

 

  1. Open the Steam launcher and enter the “Library” section.
  2. Use the search field to locate Dungeonborne in the listings.
  3. Right-click the game’s tile and select the “Properties…” tab.
  4. Access the “Installed Files” section and click on “Browse…”
  5. Once within the directory, access the “Dungeonborne” folder.
  6. After that, go to “Binaries” and open the single “Win64” folder.
  7. Access the “AntiCHeatExpert” folder on the top of the screen.
  8. Run “ACE-Setup64” file and confirm the anti-cheat’s removal.
  9. Follow the steps to reinstall Anti-Cheat Expert and start testing.
The image is showing how to reinstall the Dungeonborne anti-cheat.

As you cannot overwrite the anti-cheat’s files, the program must first be uninstalled, as you will be initially prompted after running the executable file.

8. Cleanly Reinstall your Dungeonborne

Method 8/8

If the fault continues and Dungeonborne still refuses to launch, the next step is to cleanly reinstall the game on your computer. A potential file corruption or a failed firmware update might have caused an issue with Dungeonborne’s directory, resulting in a problem with the launch.

 

Here’s how to reinstall Dungeonborne on your PC in easy steps:

 

  1. Open the Steam launcher and locate Dungeonborne.
  2. Right-click the game’s tile and hover over “Manage.”
  3. Click “Uninstall” from the game’s drop-down menu.
  4. Confirm the uninstallation to remove Dungeonborne.
  5. Wait until the game is uninstalled from the computer.
  6. Finally, click “Install” once Dungeonborne is removed.
The image is showing how to reinstall the game Dungeonborne won’t launch on PC.

To ensure Dungeonborne doesn’t run into any issues, install the game on an alternative drive, as there could be drive-level corruption. For this purpose, you must create a new Steam library on another one of your drives through the launcher’s “Storage” settings.

Wrapping Up:

Now you know why Dungeonborne won’t launch on PC!

 

Hence, to solve the issue, run the game as an administrator, verify the game’s files, and include a DirectX12 command line argument in the launch configuration. If the issue persists, temporarily deactivate the firewall and windows defender, delete the log files, and cleanly reinstall the game.

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