Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak is the new expansion for Monster Hunter Rise, unfortunately, many PC users are experiencing a crash on start-up. If you’re also experiencing the ‘crash on start-up’ issue, read on for tips on how to fix it.
Monster Hunter Rise: How To Fix ‘Crash on Startup’
Whilst Capcom is working on a patch to fix the issue, as of writing there is no official patch released. Here are a few ideas on how to fix it for yourself if the issue persists:
· Restart your PC, a simple yet effective initial step
· Close any additional windows/tabs
· Check minimum spec requirements for Monster Hunter Rise and see if you meet them
· Check and update your drivers
· Disable the firewall
· Verify that the Sunbreak files are on Steam
· Close background tasks
· Check for a Windows update
Monster Hunter Rise: Minimum Requirements
Here are the minimum requirements recommended from Steam for playing Monster Hunter Rise:
· OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
· Processor: Intel Core i3-4130 or Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6100
· Memory: 8 GB RAM
· Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (DDR4) or AMD Radeon RX 550
· DirectX: Version 12
· Network: Broadband Internet connection
· Storage: 36 GB of available space
How To Update Graphics Drivers
To check your drivers are up to date follow these steps:
Device Manager > Display Adapters > Search automatically for drivers > install any new drivers found > reboot the PC.
How To Perform A Clean Boot
Press Windows + R > type ‘msconfig’ to open System Configuration > Services > Enable ‘Hide all Microsoft services’ > Disable all > Apply > OK > Startup > Open Task Manager > Startup Tab > Disable anu services that have a high startup > Reboot
How To Verify Files On Steam
This is to check for any corrupted files through initial download on Steam. To verify the files and replace corrupted ones you must:
right-click Monster Hunter Rise from your library> Properties > Verify Integrity of Game Files > Restart the game.
How To Disable Windows Firewalls
This should only be a last resort if the other methods fail, and you don’t want to wait for an official patch from Capcom:
Settings > Update & Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Settings > Turn Real-time Protection off > Launch the game.