How To Fix Split Fiction Not Launching/Won't Launch On PC

1. Game File Integrity:

   • Steam:
     • Open Steam.
     • Right-click "Split Fiction" in your Library.
     • Select "Properties."
     • Go to the "Installed Files" tab.
     • Click "Verify integrity of game files."
     • Wait for the process to complete.¹

2. Driver & OS Updates:

   • Graphics Drivers:
     • Visit the website of your graphics card manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel).
     • Download and install the latest drivers for your specific graphics card.
   • Windows Updates:
     • Click the Windows "Start" button.
     • Type "Windows Update" and open it.
     • Click "Check for updates" and install any available updates.
     • Restart your computer.

3. Administrative Privileges:

   • Right-click the "Split Fiction" executable file (.exe) or the Steam shortcut.
   • Select "Run as administrator."

4. Background Applications:

   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   • In the "Processes" tab, close any unnecessary applications, especially those with overlays (like Discord).

5. Launch Options/Compatibility:

   • Launch Options (Steam):
     • Open Steam.
     • Right-click "Split Fiction" in your Library.
     • Select "Properties."
     • go to the general tab.
     • In the "Launch Options" section, enter "-dx11".
   • Compatibility Mode:
     • Right click the game .exe file.
     • Select properties.
     • Go to the compatibility tab.
     • Check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and² select windows 8.

6. External Interference:

   • Firewall:
     • Open your firewall settings (Windows Defender Firewall or third-party firewall).
     • Add "Split Fiction" to the list of allowed programs.

7. Hardware Conflicts:

   • Overclocking:
     • If you've overclocked your CPU or GPU, revert to the default clock speeds.
   • Virtual Memory:
     • search for "Adjust the appearance and performance of windows" in the windows search bar.
     • open the resulting window.
     • go to the advanced tab.
     • click the change button under the virtual memory section.
     • uncheck the box that says "automatically manage paging file size for all drives".
     • Select³ your drive that windows is installed on.
     • Select "Custom Size" and increase the initial and maximum size.
     • Click set, then ok, and restart your computer.