If you love to play battle-action games, then Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 is finally out on Steam from May 30, 2023. Originally, this game was released back in 2018 for PlayStation 4 and its enhanced version was released on PlayStation 5 in 2021. This is the first time when the developers Bandai Namco Entertainment has released its PC version globally. But unfortunately, like any other online game, this game also has a few bugs, errors, and technical glitches from day one. One of the common issues experienced by many MSG Battle Operation 2 gamers is the crashing and crash at startup issue.
How to Fix Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 Crashing and Crash at Startup
Crashing and crash at startup issues occurs in almost all major titles including Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2. There are many reasons behind this issue such as outdated drivers, corrupted game files, compatibility issues, and interference with antivirus or Windows Firewall programs, among others. To fix this problem, this guide has covered all potential methods to fix it.
However, before you start the following troubleshooting steps, make sure to quickly go through the following generic workarounds and check if the issue is fixed.
– Update your Windows to the latest version.
– Also try running the game as administrator (Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Manage >> Browse Local files >> Right-click on the .exe file >> Properties >> Compatibility >> Check the box “Run this program as an administrator” >> Apply >> Ok.
– Next, try running the game in compatibility mode (Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Manage >> Browse Local files >> Right-click on the .exe file >> Properties >> Compatibility >> Check the box “Run this program in compatibility mode >> Apply >> Ok.
1. Check If Your PC Meets the Minimum System Requirements
First and foremost, make sure your PC is powerful enough to run a massive game like Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 smoothly on your system. Click here to know the minimum and recommended system requirements.
2. Repair Game Files
Some missing and corrupted game files are also one of the main reasons why you are experiencing crashing and crash at startup issues in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2. To repair game files, go to Steam >> Right-click on the game >> Properties >> Local Files >> Verify the integrity of game files.
3. Update your Graphics Drivers Manually
An outdated graphics driver can also cause crashes and crash at startup issues. So, if you graphics drivers are not updating automatically, try updating them manually. Here are the links:
– AMD
– NVIDIA
– Intel
4. Disabling Fullscreen Optimization
One of the quick and classic methods to fix the crashing issue is to disable fullscreen optimization. Here are the steps:
– Go to the location where this game is installed on your system
– Right-click on the executable and select Properties >> Compatibility
– Check “Disable full-screen optimizations”
5. Perform a clean boot:
Performing a clean boot can also help to resolve crashing issues with online games. This method will help to eliminate potential conflicts caused by any third-party software running in the background.
– Press the Win + R keys to open up the Run dialogue box and type MSConfig and then press Enter
– From the General tab, uncheck load startup items
– Go to the Services tab
– Check to Hide all Microsoft services
– Click on “Disable all”
– Lastly hit Apply and then Ok
6. Try -dx11 or -dx 12 in Launch Options
If the above solutions don’t work, try this method to fix the crashing issue.
– Go to Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Properties
– In the “Launch Options”, type in -dx11 and then launch the game
– If that doesn’t work, type -dx12 and try if that worked
7. Increase the Virtual Memory
Here are the steps to increase the virtual memory in your PC.
– Type in “View advanced system settings” in the Windows search box and open it
– Click on the first settings >> Advanced tab >> Change
– Uncheck the box “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives”
– Select the drive where the game is installed
– Select Custom Size and enter Initial Size as 1.5 x your Total RAM (MB) and Maximum Size as 3 x your Total RAM (MB)
That means if you have 8 GB RAM (8 GB x 1024 MB x 1.5 = 12,288 should be your Initial Size) and 24,576 should be your Maximum Size
– Once done, click on Apply and click on Ok
8. Allow the Game to Your Anti-virus Program
To fix the crashing issues, allowing the game to access your antivirus program may be necessary in some cases. To do this:
– Open Windows settings
– Click on “Update & Security” (For Windows 10) or click on “Privacy” (For Windows 11)
– Go to Windows Security >> Virus & threat protection
– Scroll down and click on “Manage ransomware protection”
– Click on Allow an app through controlled folder access
– Click on Yes to allow and click on “Add an allowed app”
– Go to the game’s installation folder and add the game’s .exe file
9. Disabling overlay apps
This method is also one of the best methods you can try to fix the issue. To do that:
– Open Steam
– Click on Steam found on the upper left side of the client
– Click on Settings
– Click on ‘In-Game’
– Uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game box
– Click on ‘Ok’
10. Install Visual C++ Files
– Go to the below link
– Download x86 and x64 versions
– Once downloaded, run both the exe files and then relaunch the game
11. Reinstalling the Game
If none of the above methods work, try uninstalling the game and then reinstalling it on a different device.
That’s it for this guide. Hopefully, one of these methods will help to resolve Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 crashing and crashing at startup.
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