There’s a Rage 2 Steam launching bug that you might have encountered if you bought Bethesda’s new title on Valve’s platform. If you’re wondering why Steam won’t load your game, we come bearing gifts over how to fix it. Find out more by reading our Rage 2 Steam launching bug guide.
Rage 2 Steam Launching Bug | Game won’t load
The Rage 2 Steam launching bug, as you might expect, has left a lot of PC players frustrated. If you’re one of them, you’re almost certain to have run into this issue ever since the game launched on May 14.
Threads have popped up on the game’s Reddit page as players seek an answer to the problem. Naturally, it stems from Steam being unable to launch the game. If players do somehow manage to get the game to launch then the game crashes immediately when they try to load up a previous save file or start a new game.
Some PC gamers have even resorted to launching the Rage2.exe file in the game’s folder, with the hope that this might solve the problem. It hasn’t but, if you do need a fix for this, we’re here to provide one.
Rage 2 Steam Launching Bug | How to fix
Thankfully, there is a Rage 2 Steam launching bug fix that resolves the problem. If you haven’t updated your graphics card to its latest version, then this will be your first port of call. Replies in the above Reddit thread have confirmed that updating your drivers does fix the issue. If this doesn’t work for you though, there is another possible solution to your woes.
You can try running the game in windowed mode if your graphics card isn’t the issue. To do this, head to the Library section of your Steam program. Scroll down the list until you come across Rage 2. Right-click on it, and open the Properties tab.
Click “Set Launch Options” on the General tab. Add “-windowed” without the quotation marks, at the end of the field that opens, and then click “Apply.” Try launching the game with this addition, and it should work.
Another solution is to delete this “C:WINDOWSSystem32amdvlk64.dll” file. Simply follow the route to this file in your C: folder and that might resolve the problem too. Finally, make sure your antivirus software isn’t blocking the game from launching. You can check this by opening up your antivirus program and unticking the “block” option for Rage 2 if it shows up.
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The PC Platform Puzzle | Digital Distribution in 2019
Gamers are spoiled for choice in 2019 when it comes to digital storefronts. While there are definitely pros and cons to each storefront, it can be daunting to shop if you're just browsing. Here is the landscape of digital games on PC in 2019. -
Steam
The longtime default champion of the category, Valve's Steam won over consumers with amazing sales, vast selection, and indie curation. While things have been rough the past few years for the original distributor, it's safe to say that Valve will do whatever it takes to stay competitive, bar hiring a few support people. -
Epic Games Store
Created with the help of Fortnite's immeasurable success, the EGS has hit the ground running by securing a range of highly desirable PC exclusives like Metro Exodus and The Divison 2. While some frown upon these tactics, there's no denying that Epic's generous financials towards developers is shaking things up. -
GOG
Formally known as Good Old Games, GOG is known for offering older titles in addition to newer indie releases, all without any DRM. It is also the driving force behind re-releases of many retro titles that would be lost to time otherwise. Most recently, GOG teamed with Blizzard to bring back the original Diablo. -
Origin
EA's Origin is a long time Steam alternative that offers EA's lineup and a host of select third-party titles. Mainly focused on selling you an Origin Access subscription nowadays, it is a feature-rich platform that only lacks in a robust selection of games. -
Blizzard Battle.net
The home of Overwatch, World of Warcraft, and Starcraft 2 recently became the home of Call of Duty as well. Activision is taking a new approach with Blizzard's PC launcher, and only time will tell if future Activision products also make the jump to Battle.net exclusivity. -
Bethesda.net
Bethesda's play at digital distribution has been a half step at best. While Fallout 76 is the first game of note to live exclusively on the platform, not many really want to play that at all. The rest of Bethesda's catalog is available, but many prefer to wait for a sale elsewhere than get in on another launcher. -
Uplay
Ubisoft's launcher is the home for every Ubisoft release, but they're not bound to the store. Unlike most places, Ubisoft sells its games everywhere, even if you have to launch Uplay after you hit play anyway. It also carries a limited array of third-party games in case you're interested. -
Itch Io_
itch.io is a completely open marketplace where anyone can publish with almost no restrictions. This used to give it a unique place in the market, but now it carries on thanks to its pro-indie messaging and low-fi atmosphere. If you want to play something extremely experimental, itch is for you. -
Kartridge
One of the newest storefronts around, Kartridge is the premium game store from Kongregate. It has a large selection of indie games big and small and a few interesting features regarding achievements. Kartridge hasn't made a huge splash, although it is planning to secure some exclusives in the near future. -
Discord
The popular chatting app has several ways to sell players games. They have a Nitro subscription service that comes with their premium options and consists of older PC gems. They've also recently announced that developers will be able to sell directly to their fans via official channels very soon.
