Its strong graphics and top-notch gameplay make it stand out from its competitors.

Its like watching a tree grow from sprout.

I dont usually like games without interpersonal relationships, but this game made me change my thought.

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But there were times when CIV 6 failed on me and often stopped working.

The game crush was very bothersome as I have a tight schedule for gaming.

I missed relaxation and the joy of gaming whenever CIV 6 stopped working.

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Well, to ditch this situation, Ive researched the internet and found the optimal solution.

So read this article thoroughly, and CIV 6 will start working again.

Why isnt Civilization VI Launching on my PC?

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Civilization VI can stop working for several reasons.

The most common cause is your PC doesnt meet the hardware requirements.

you better determine for which your game stopped working.

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Because its identical to medicine, different solutions are applicable for different causes.

you oughta follow distinct solutions for each cause.

Otherwise, the game wont run on your PC.

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Ive included the minimum and recommended hardware requirements of Civilization VI.

Apply the solution below, and you’re able to start the game without hassle.

So it’s crucial that you apply the windows fix, and you are good to go.

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So, without tweaking any options, just power cycle your PC at the beginning.

After a long time of non-stop running, your PCs capability reduces drastically.

For this, your Civilization VI can stop working.

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And restarting will solve your problem.

If your game doesnt run after downloading, PC Directx isnt compatible with the game.

For this reason, it’s crucial that you run your game in a different version of Directx.

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This tip is not only for Civilization VI but is applicable to all the games available on the market.

Civilization VI usually runs in the Directx 12.

But several users have complained about not being able to launch the game in D-12.

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For those, I recommend using Directx 11 instead of 12.

Its also expected that a single game needs more than one Visual C++ Redistributable to keep running.

If not, then move to the following methods.

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Generally, your driver is automatically updated when you update the Windows.

Still, you could miss the latest update.

Then you have to update the GPU driver manually.

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Here are the steps to patch your GPU Driver:

In this way, your driver will be updated.

cycle your unit after updating because sometimes your PC wont apply those changes without restarting.

Sometimes WD can mark Civilization VI as a virus and stop access.

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For situations like this, you have to give access manually to run your game.

And now your game will start working.

Also, check out our separate post onfix Forza Horizon 5 crashing at startup.

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Running your game in administrator mode will give it some admin privilege.

When Start Civilization VI isnt running directly through the launcher, try launching Administrator mode.

This will most likely start your game.

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Administrative privileges will reduce the risk of stopping.

Also, check out our separate post onfix GTA 5 wont launch.

Antivirus sometimes eats necessary game files or marks the game as a virus.

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Most gamers dont use antivirus software to avoid this situation.

If your problem is still not solved, you have a faulty launcher.

Check out the easiest way tofix GTA V stuttering lag.

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Civilization VI is available for both Epic Games and the Steam platform.

This paragraph is about solving the problem for the Steam platform.

Try applying the Windows solution before applying these.

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In that case, you oughta configure the Civilization VI file to play your game.

Just copy it from the address bar in your window.

A corrupted cache file can cause Civilization VI to stop working.

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it’s possible for you to get rid of this problem by verifying Civilization VIs game cache.

Also check our exclusive tutorial on how tostream Origin games over Steam.

Reinstalling will download a new game file without corruption and run your game smoothly.

Before reinstalling the game try the 2K launcher fix first.

It gives you various discount opportunities to attract you to their platform.

You must apply some unique method to solve this problem on Epic Games.

Epic client lets you verify the game file within their apps.

Check out the easiest way toaccess the Steam screenshot folderand Change its location.

Epic launcher isnt out of bugs yet.

It is much weaker compared to the steam launcher.

Sometimes it can prevent Civilization VI from opening.

That time it’s crucial that you reinstall your launcher.

Although sometimes not your launcher but your game file has a problem.

In that case, you’re gonna wanna reinstall Civ 6.

Games like Mafia and Civilization have stopped working for bugs in them.

The solution is to bypass the 2K launcher entirely to run Civilization VI.

Because Steam may be confused, saying the game is not running.

Wait for some time, and bang!

In those situations, it’s crucial that you apply the Windows Fix first.

After that, apply Launcher Fix and 2k fix accordingly.

Upon completing all the fixes, your game will launch smoothly without hassle.

Im sure your Civ 6 is running at full throttle after implying the methods.

Comment for any other problem you want to fix, and I will provide easy and reliable solutions.

Have a good day ahead.