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3/9/2023 1:10:25 AM
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Game won't launch on steam

Since yesterday I've been having issues opening the game. Pressing play in steam changes to the normal blue button but the game never opens and after a few seconds the button turns back into the green play button. I have verified file integrity multiple times while also uninstalling and reinstalling the game, uninstalling and reinstalling steam. Updating my graphics drivers. Restarting the PC. Down patching graphics drivers.
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  • It’s frustrating when a game just refuses to launch no matter what you try. One thing that helped me in a similar situation was checking if any background app (like Discord overlay, Razer Synapse, or even antivirus) was blocking the executable. Also, look into Windows Event Viewer under “Application Errors” - it often gives a real clue. By the way, while troubleshooting, I sometimes read platform comparisons to clear my head; for example, at https://888starzsomalia.net/ you can read an overview of 888starz Somalia with details on their casino games, sportsbook, and mobile app features. As for your situation, try running the game as admin and disabling fullscreen optimizations.

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  • This will fix it! Here's the fix that worked for me: - Open windows > settings > App Volume and Device Preferences - Make sure steam is set to Default - Launch Destiny - Navigate back to your App volume and device preferences - Set Destiny to Default - Force quit Destiny via task manager - (I deleted my cars. xml here, this may or may not be required)

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  • Looks like I can get the game to open when I reboot but I can't have my controller plugged in. If I leave it unplugged the game appears to load just fine all the way to character selection, but as soon as I plug my controller in regardless of what screen I'm at the game freezes and stops responding. I'm using the same PS5 controller I've used to play for the last like 2 years and I don't have this issue with any other game.

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  • I'm having this same issue. For me I'm having to Stop the BattleEye Server and then start it manually, while quickly launching the game to get it to load. It may take a few tries for it to work.

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      been an issue since feb28 lightfall update https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/262499337 check this post to see all of the troubleshooting and testing the community has done for themselves so you dont waste any time

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