Fix Need for Speed Unbound Crashing at Startup, Won’t Start, or Not Launching

Need of Speed Unbound – One of the highly anticipated games of 2022 is finally here. EA’s latest big driving game has both high-stakes action and a lot of styles. Unfortunately, some unfortunate players are unable to access the game as they are running into multiple issues and errors like crashing at startup, won’t start, or not launching the game. Thankfully, many fans from the community have recommended some potential solutions to fix this problem. Here in this guide, we have covered all possible solutions for you so that you can get on the game as early as possible and start enjoying the race matches like other players.

Fixing NFS Unbound Crashing, Won’t Start, and Not Launching Issues

If you are not able to access the game at all due to crashing, won’t start, and not launching issues, worry not as many other players are experiencing the same issues. Thankfully, there are a few methods you can try to resolve these issues.

1. Check Your System Requirements (Minimum and Recommended)

The very first thing you need to do is to make sure your system meets the minimum system requirements and we have also provided recommended requirements for the ultra-gaming experience.

Minimum System Requirements:

– Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

– Processor: Ryzen 5 2600, Core i5-8600

– Graphics: RX 570, GTX 1050 Ti

– OS: Windows 10 64-bit

– Memory: 8 GB RAM

– DirectX: Version 12

– Network: Broadband Internet connection

– Storage: 50 GB available space

Recommended System Requirements:

– Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

– Processor: Ryzen 5 3600, Core i7-8700

– Graphics: Radeon RX5700 (8GB), GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB)

– OS: Windows 10 64-bit

– Memory: 16 GB RAM

– DirectX: Version 12

– Network: Broadband Internet connection

– Storage: 50 GB available space

2. Run the Game as Administrator:

If you have not given the game administrator rights, it may start causing several issues such as the startup crashing, not launching, or even the game not loading. Here is how to run the game as an administrator.

– Go to the folder where the game is saved on your PC and right-click on the Need for Speed Unbound.exe file.

– Next, select Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.

– Click on Run this program as an administrator.

– Lastly, click on Apply and select Ok to apply changes.

3. Verify the Integrity of Game Files

In case, any of the game files are missing or corrupted for some reason, you will need to verify and repair them through the game launcher. To do that:

– Open up the Steam client and go to the game library

– Right-click on the Need for Speed Unbound and go to its Properties

– Click on Local Files and then click on “Verify integrity of game files”

– Once done, relaunch the game, and the crashing and won’t launch issues will get resolved

4. Updating Windows

To run massive games like Callisto Protocol smoothly on your PC, your Windows must be updated to the latest version or the game won’t run properly. To do so:

– Open up Settings or press Win + I on your keyboard

– Go to Windows Update

– Click on “Check for Updates”

If you see any pending updates, install it and then try to run the game.

5. Updating Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

It is recommended to update the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable on your PC to resolve the issues. Here are some simple steps to do that:

If you are playing the game through Origin or Epics Games, then go to the official Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable page and download the latest version. Go to this path – C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Steamworks Shared\_CommonRedist\vcredist

There you will see these folders:

2012\vc_redist.x64.exe

2013\vc_redist.x64.exe

2019\vc_redist.x64.exe

You need to run these .exe files and once done, make sure to restart your computer once and then check, the problem should be fixed.

6. Update your DirectX

At times, an outdated DirectX version can create a lot of issues with the game so it is advisable to update your DirectX to resolve the crashing at startup, won’t start, or not launching issue. To update:

– Go to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Steamworks Shared\_CommonRedist\DirectX folder path

– Run the DXSETUP.exe file and update or reinstall DirectX

– Make sure to restart your PC before relaunching the game

7. Update Graphic Drivers

If you are not using the latest or updated graphic drivers, it can create multiple issues with the game. So, make sure to update your graphic drivers.

 – Right-click on the “Start Menu” and open the “Quick Access Menu”

– Click on “Device Manager”

– Next, double-click on the Display adapters

– Right-click on the dedicated graphics card name

– Select Update driver >> Select “Search automatically for drivers”

– If the update is available, it will start downloading and install the latest version automatically 

– Lastly, reboot your PC and check the crashing and won’t launch should be fixed now

8. Disable Overlay Apps from Steam

Some players have resolved the crashing and won’t start issues simply by disabling apps from the Steam client. To do this:

– 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’

9. Perform a Clean Boot

If nothing worked, worry not as we have a few more methods to resolve this issue. Your next move should be performing a clean boot. Below are the steps:

– 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

10. Closing All Background Processes

Make sure to close down all background processes by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc and going to Task Manager. There you need to close all apps and programs running by pressing ‘End Task’. Once closed, try running the game and you will be able to access the game without any issues.

11. Disable Antivirus and Firewall Program

Sometimes, antivirus or firewall programs can also be the main reason behind the crashing and won’t start issues. So, try removing or disabling the antivirus and firewall program installed on your system and then check if this trick helped to resolve the matter.

12. Reinstalling the Game

In case none of the above tricks helped you, try uninstalling the game completely and then reinstall it and then check if that makes any difference.

That’s everything you can try to fix Need for Speed Unbound crashing at startup, won’t start, or not launching issues.