Multiversus Not Launching – How to Fix It?

Are you having trouble getting MultiVersus to launch on your Windows 11 or 10 PC? You’re definitely not alone. Plenty of players have run into this issue, but the good news is that there are several things you can try to fix. This guide will show you some steps to try to get MultiVersus working smoothly.

1 – Check System Requirements

Before diving into more complex solutions, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements for MultiVersus. Here’s a quick checklist:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960 or equivalent
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 30 GB available space

If your system meets these requirements, proceed to the next steps.

2 – Update Graphics Drivers

Outdated graphics drivers can often cause issues with launching games. Follow these steps to update your drivers:

• NVIDIA Users: Visit the NVIDIA Driver Download page.
• Enter your graphics card details and download the latest drivers.
• Install the drivers and restart your PC.
• AMD Users: Go to the AMD Drivers and Support page.
• Input your graphics card information and download the latest drivers.
• Install the drivers and restart your PC.

3 – Verify Game Files

Corrupted or missing game files can prevent MultiVersus from launching. To verify the game files:

1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
2. Right-click on MultiVersus and select Properties.
3. Go to the Local Files tab and click Verify Integrity of Game Files.

Steam will check for any missing or corrupted files and re-download them if necessary.

4 – Disable Antivirus Software

Sometimes, antivirus software can interfere with game files, preventing the game from launching. Try temporarily disabling your antivirus software and then launching MultiVersus. If the game launches successfully, you should add an exception for MultiVersus in your antivirus settings.

Also, players have reported that disabling antivirus shields can resolve the MultiVersus error 0xc0000005 startup issue. Therefore, before starting MultiVersus, consider disabling any third-party security software you have installed. You can disable most antivirus apps by right-clicking the system tray icons for them and selecting disable shield settings. If MultiVersus starts with the antivirus shield disabled, add the game’s folder to the security software’s exception list and then turn the protection back on.

If you are using Microsoft Defender, you can try temporarily disabling it before starting the game. The Microsoft help page for disabling Defender provides instructions on how to turn off real-time protection. You can also set up an exclusion for MultiVersus as instructed on the Microsoft support webpage.

5 – Update Windows

Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date, as missing updates can cause compatibility issues with games:

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Update & Security.
3. Click Check for updates.
4. Install any available updates and restart your PC.

6 – Reinstall the Game

If none of the above steps work, reinstalling the game might be necessary. Follow these steps:

1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
2. Right-click on MultiVersus and select Uninstall.
3. Once uninstalled, go back to the Library and reinstall the game.

7 – Set the “START_PROTECTED_GAME EASY” Anti-Cheat File To Run As an Administrator

MultiVersus is a multiplayer game that uses Easy Anti-Cheat to prevent cheating. Some players have found that running the Easy Anti-Cheat start_protected_game file with admin rights can resolve issues with MultiVersus not launching on their PCs.

Here are the steps to set the start_protected_game file to run with admin rights for MultiVersus:

1. Open your Steam software.
2. Click on Library to see all your downloaded games.
3. Right-click MultiVersus to select Properties.
4. Go to the Local Files tab and click Browse.
5. Right-click the start_protected_game file and select Properties.
6. Go to the Compatibility tab.
7. Select Run this program as an administrator to give the file elevated privileges.
8. Finally, click Apply and OK to save the file settings.

It’s also recommended to set the MultiVersus application file in the same folder to run with admin rights.

For Epic Games users, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the game in the Library tab and select Manage.
2. Click the Open Install Location button to bring up the installation directory for the game.
3. Set the required file to run with admin rights from there.

8 – Reinstall Easy Anti-Cheat

If you’re experiencing issues launching MultiVersus and getting error 10022, a troubleshooting method that can help is reinstalling Easy Anti-Cheat. You can do this by manually deleting Easy Anti-Cheat and then reinstalling it through the game’s files.

First, navigate to the MultiVersus game folder as discussed in resolution one. In this folder, locate and select the start_protected_game and MultiVersus files while holding the Ctrl key, then right-click and choose Delete to remove the selected files.

Next, go to the MultiVersus > Binaries subfolder in the game’s installation directory. Right-click the Win64 subfolder and select Delete.

After this, open Steam and navigate to the Library tab. Right-click on your MultiVersus game, select Properties from the context menu, and then click on the Verify integrity of game files option to restore the deleted Easy Anti-Cheat.

If you’re using the Epic Games Launcher, you can also verify game files through that platform. For more details on verifying files within the Epic Games Launcher, refer to the Epic support page.