How to Fix Armored Core 6 Not Launching

If the Armored Core 6 stops launching or opening on your PC without any warnings, do not worry; it is a common issue several players face. 

The Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is a vehicular combat game that offers an immersive experience to its players. But that experience has recently been affected by the not launching issue on Windows. 

In case you are wondering what causes the issue, there is not one factor but a bunch of them that may be responsible. For instance, some of the major problems that cause the Armored Core 6 not to launch on a Windows PC are – 

• PC Does Not Meet Minimum Spec Requirements
• Outdated Graphics Driver
• Not Allowed Through Windows Firewall Settings
• Damaged or Corrupt System Files

Either way, if any of these issues are present on your PC, the game will not even launch, let alone work properly. Fortunately, all these factors can be resolved to fix the Armored Core 6 not launching issue on Windows. 

Keep on reading to find out ways you can try troubleshooting the error. 

Ways to Fix Armored Core 6 Not Launching on Windows

The above-shared factors might have given you an idea about things that can be done to resolve the issue. The first thing you must ensure is that your PC has all the resources to run the Armored Core 6. 

To be clear on where your PC stands, check out the list of specifications required on your PC to support the game – 

	Minimum (64-bit OS only)	Recommended (64-bit OS only)
OS	Windows 10	Windows 10/11
Processor	Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Intel Core i7-7700 | Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory	12 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 4 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8GB or Intel Arc A750, 8GB
DirectX	Version 12	Version 12
Storage	60 GB available space	60 GB available space
Sound Card	Windows Compatible Audio Device	Windows Compatible Audio Device

Check your PC to see if you are eligible to run the game or not. If not, you may be required to upgrade the hardware. However, if you have all the necessary resources and the game is still showing issues running properly, check out the following ways to help you fix the issue. 

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Fix 1 – Try Running the Game With Defender Firewall Off

Step 1 – Press Win + R to bring up the run search.
Step 2 – In the Run, use the command-control firewall.cpl

Step 3 – In the pop-up window, find the Turn Windows Defender Off or On option in the left pane.Step 4 – Choose the Turn Off Defender in each available field in the opened settings.

Step 5 – After doing all of it, try relaunching the game, and you may find it is running fine. 

If the game does not run after changing these settings, revert them and enable Defender before moving to the next fix. If it does, you must add the game to the exceptions list. You can run the game once you do that, even when the Defender is enabled. 

Fix 2 – Update Graphics Drivers on Your PC

Step 1 – Launch the game to check if it goes through or shows a black screen. Return to your home screen if it is stuck on a black screen.

Step 2 – From your home screen, open the browser and download the Advanced Driver Updater. We will be using this tool to update outdated drivers of your PC. 

Step 3 – After downloading and installing the driver updater, launch the application and click Start Scan Now.

Step 4 – The scan will inform you about outdated drivers on your PC. While playing a game similar to Armored Core VI, several drivers are involved, such as your graphics, audio, network, etc. With this scan, you will learn whether all of them are updated. 

Step 5 – Once the scan results are available, go through the list of available updates and update the driver. If you use the trial version, you must update each driver individually. However, paid users can update them all using the Update All button.

Step 6 – Restart the PC to apply changes.

You must update the drivers, as without them, the game might not work fine on your PC. If you are wondering if there is a manual way to do it, check out how to update drivers on Windows. 

Fix 3 – Try an SFC Scan for Corrupt System Files

If you have corrupt system files, your PC may not be able to handle the Armored Core 6 properly. To fix it, run the System File Checker and fix any corrupt system files. To do so, follow these steps:
Step 1 – Go to the start menu and type CMD in the search field. 

Step 2 – Open Command Prompt as administrator from the menu.

Step 3 – Use the command – sfc /scannow in the Command Prompt.

Step 4 – Let the scan take its time and run properly. Do not close the CMD window, as it will abort the scan too.
Step 5 – Restart your PC after the scan. System File Checker will fix corrupt system files. 

Other than these fixes, you always have the option to uninstall and reinstall your game if you doubt the installation error. If you are using Steam for the gameplay, you can also check the integrity of your game files using the Local Files option on your Steam client. Fortunately, these fixes have done the trick for many and will do the same for you. 

Hope you find this post helpful in resolving your Armored Core 6 not launching/opening error once and for all. Thanks for reading, good luck!

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