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Some gamers are complaining that the new Jedi Survivor won’t start on PC. If this is a problem for you, there are some potential fixes for it.
Despite the raving review from critics, the launch of Jedi Survivor threatens to be overshadowed by PC performance issues. These include frame stuttering and optimisation issues. One of the most frustrating though is the reports from players that the game won’t even launch on their PC, stopping them from playing the game entirely. The extent of these problems, and the fact that even the best gaming PCs for Jedi Survivor are suffering from them, means there is likely something up on the game side.
The good news is that EA has confirmed that there will be a Day One patch, which will hopefully solve some of these issues. In the meantime, it is still possible that the fault lies on your end. There are a few things you can try that should either confirm or rule out this possibility. Let’s get into them.
How to fix Star Wars Jedi: Survivor not launching on PC
Provided that the problem you’re encountering is on your side, rather than within the game itself, these are your best bets for solving the problem and launching Jedi Survivor successfully.
- Verify game files
- Update drivers
- Reinstall the game
- Wait for the Day One patch
Verify game files
Corrupted game files can lead to loads of issues in the operation of a game, and are one of the most common causes for a game failing to launch. The good news is that there is a simple check for it, which Steam can undertake itself. To start this process simply launch your Steam app, click on Library, right-click on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and then select properties. From there go to Local Files > Verify Integrity of Games Files.
Steam will take it from there and begin verifying all the game files. If any are corrupted it will download the corrected version. Once the process has been completed restart your computer and relaunch Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Update drivers
GPU drivers are pieces of software your graphic card uses to communicate with the other components of your computer. These are regularly updated to ensure efficient performance. Some of these updates aim to fix issues with specific games. In fact, AMD has already released a driver specifically for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. If you have a AMD card you’ll definitely want to make sure this is installed, especially if you currently can’t launch the game at all.
Even if you have a Nvidia card it is a good idea to make sure your drivers are fully up to date. We’ve got guides covering how to update the drivers for the two main GPU manufacturers and we’ve linked to them below.
Reinstall the game
If all else fails, and you don’t fancy waiting to see if a patch will solve the problem, you can try reinstalling the game. This will hopefully correct any issues that existed within the initial installation and allow you to launch the game without a problem.
Frequently asked questions
Why won’t Jedi Survivor start on PC?
If Jedi Survivor is not starting on your PC it will either be an issue on your end or with the game itself. There are a few things such as corrupted files, or out-of-date drivers that can cause your computer to be unable to launch a game. However, it seems possible that Jedi Survivor is poorly ported for PC and so there is a problem with the code itself which is stopping it from launching.
Can I get a refund because Jedi Survivor won’t start on PC?
Yes, Steam offers refunds for games that have been purchased within 14 days and played for less than 2 hours. On top of that, if there is an issue with the game itself, such as it not launching, you are entitled to a refund. Check out our guide on how to refund a game on Steam.
