# Game doesn't start even in files **URL:** \ **Category:** Technical Support\ **Tags:** acknowledged\ **Created:** [June 18, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052 "2025-06-18T18:12:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![D3MXXXN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@D3MXXXN](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/D3MXXXN)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/1 "2025-06-18T18:12:11Z")
### Issue Type (Required): Launcher ### Issue Description (Required): Hello. my game doesn’t start when i try to start it from steam. Steam is telling me Im in game, but any window doesn’t show up, and after ~ 10 sec’s it is kicking me from game. And when i trying to start game from files, i have “Fatal error” window, which says “the game will close! Vermintide 2. You need to have Steam client running to play game” I have tried everything to fix this, but nothing help. I reinstalled game 3 times, changed it locations on disks, reinstalled EAC many times. IDK how i can fix it, can somebody help me? ### [PC] Do You Use Mods? (Optional): No, I don’t use mods ### Reproduction Rate (Required): Constant (100%) ### Platform (Required): Steam (PC) ### Upload Supporting Evidence (Optional): ![obraz_2025-06-18_200610125.png](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/fatshark/original/3X/f/4/f49c8a0055023f7999669299dcb5c1699c8f632f.png) ---
**Author:** ![Riku](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/riku/32/118330_2.png) [@Riku](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Riku)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/2 "2025-06-18T23:46:07Z")
win+R %appdata% Locate Fatshark Locate Vermintide 2 i suspect launcher.config to be the culprit, not sure tho. delete it (or better store it somewhere). Starting the game should re-acquire the deleted files. (if it for some reason doesn’t, use verify via steam) if it wasn’t the culprit, the second most likely I wager would be user\_settings.config ---
**Author:** ![D3MXXXN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@D3MXXXN](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/D3MXXXN)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/3 "2025-06-19T00:58:27Z")
I dont have files like this, i changed PC 2 days ago ---
**Author:** ![Riku](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/riku/32/118330_2.png) [@Riku](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Riku)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/4 "2025-06-19T01:06:57Z")
what exe are you trying to start manually? ---
**Author:** ![FatsharkLev](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/fatsharklev/32/119491_2.png) [@FatsharkLev](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkLev)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/5 "2025-06-19T08:45:25Z")
Some things to try here: - Fully log out of, and restart Steam - Check for any Steam client updates - Ensure you have latest Windows updated installed - Try running Steam as Administrator - Check your Anti-Virus/Firewall for any conflicts or restrictions on either Steam or Vermintide 2 Failing the above, please try a clean reinstallation of Vermintide 2 which involves deleting your AppData (please note any custom settings e.g. keybinds, graphics etc. will be reset): [https://support.fatshark.se/hc/en-us/articles/360034118394--PC-How-to-Perform-a-Clean-Re-Installation-of-Vermintide-2-or-Darktide](https://support.fatshark.se/hc/en-us/articles/360034118394--PC-How-to-Perform-a-Clean-Re-Installation-of-Vermintide-2-or-Darktide) Please let me know how you get on! ---
**Author:** ![D3MXXXN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@D3MXXXN](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/D3MXXXN)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/6 "2025-06-19T09:54:01Z")
Every exe which start game, and none of them works ---
**Author:** ![D3MXXXN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@D3MXXXN](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/D3MXXXN)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/7 "2025-06-19T10:01:36Z")
I have done and it didn’t work. Im doing next game reinstall but i dont think this will help. ---
**Author:** ![D3MXXXN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@D3MXXXN](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/D3MXXXN)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/8 "2025-06-19T10:16:01Z")
yup, even after reinstall it dont work ---
**Author:** ![FatsharkLev](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/fatsharklev/32/119491_2.png) [@FatsharkLev](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkLev)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/9 "2025-06-19T10:23:22Z")
Hm okay, just re-reading things back, it sounds like you are clicking play in Steam, but nothing is loading - so possibly a launcher issue? If you haven’t already done so, please try repairing your .NET Framework installation. Please see: [https://support.fatshark.se/hc/en-us/articles/360021423613--PC-How-to-Resolve-Vermintide-2-Launcher-Issues](https://support.fatshark.se/hc/en-us/articles/360021423613--PC-How-to-Resolve-Vermintide-2-Launcher-Issues) Otherwise, does the launcher workaround also in the article above work for you? ---
**Author:** ![D3MXXXN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@D3MXXXN](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/D3MXXXN)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/10 "2025-06-19T10:30:25Z")
I have already .net installed, and repaired. It dint’t helped Launcher workaround also dont do anything, same as on video. ---
**Author:** ![D3MXXXN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@D3MXXXN](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/D3MXXXN)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/11 "2025-06-20T16:33:43Z")
Anyone can help? ---
**Author:** ![FatsharkLev](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/fatsharklev/32/119491_2.png) [@FatsharkLev](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkLev)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2025, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/12 "2025-06-23T10:21:51Z")
Sorry for the delayed reply. Unfortunately, we’ve exhausted all of the ‘go to’ solutions we have for this issue type. I appreciate it isn’t an ideal outcome, but I’d be happy to contact Steam on your behalf and request a refund. Please let me know if this is something you’d wish to do. ---
**Author:** ![D3MXXXN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@D3MXXXN](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/D3MXXXN)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/13 "2025-06-23T17:52:07Z")
Nah, i played this game and spend a lot of money on dlcs and cosmetic stuff, and already done a lot of quests. I dont want just refund ---
**Author:** ![D3MXXXN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@D3MXXXN](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/D3MXXXN)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/14 "2025-06-24T19:12:38Z")
I found a fix It needed to change compatibility mode to win 8 for all exe files + steam and run everything as admin. ---
**Author:** ![FatsharkLev](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/fatsharklev/32/119491_2.png) [@FatsharkLev](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkLev)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/15 "2025-06-25T10:10:15Z")
I’m glad you were able to find a solution! Thank you for sharing what worked. I’ve made a note of this. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/fatshark/original/3X/3/1/319a2f41b73f03a4d9360defbe43058888a33c8c.png) [@system](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/game-doesnt-start-even-in-files/109052/16 "2025-07-02T10:10:20Z")
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