Issue Type (Required): Error - Backend Error Issue Description (Required): I recently reinstalled Vermintide 2 after putting it down for a few months, but I am no longer able to play. When I try to boot up the game via Steam, nothing happens. The launcher does not start and I have to kill the app …

Sorry to hear this @Max536 I recommend running through our launcher solutions, specifically repairing your .NET Framework installation, here: [PC] How to Resolve Vermintide 2 Launcher Issues Verify Integrity of Game Files The 'Verify Integrity of Game Files' option is accessible via th…

I just did a “Verify Integrity of game files” and tried both with the launcher and with the launcher bypass beta, but the issue persist.

@Max536 , Did you also try repairing your .NET Framework installation?

I just tried the .net framework repair tool and then rerunning a “SFC /scannow”, but the issue persist.

Hm okay, I’m a little stumped by this! Have you made any changes to your PC’s hosts?

Okay thanks! Another thought, is to try launching with administrator permissions for both Vermintide 2 and the launcher. To do so: In your Steam library, locate Vermintide 2 Right-click and go to ‘Manage’ > ‘Browse local files’ In the Vermintide Steam directory go to the ‘launcher’ folder: C:\Pro…

I just did and am now getting the following notice when trying to boot up the game from Steam. [image] If I click OK, I then get the following warning: [image]

Hm okay. If you click cancel on this message does the game then launch? Otherwise, please disable the admin permissions and try a clean reinstallation next. Apologies for the inconvenience!

It does not. I tried disabling admin permission, uninstalling the game, clearing the steam and appdata folder for Vermintide 2. I then reinstalled the game, and it does not boot up of shows any error message. Nothing happens :frowning:

Launcher not starting and Backend error

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Technical Support

FatsharkLev August 21, 2024, 8:38am 2

Sorry to hear this @Max536

I recommend running through our launcher solutions, specifically repairing your .NET Framework installation, here:

Please let me know how you get on!

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Launcher not starting and Backend error

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