How To Fix Crusader Kings 3 Not Opening Issue?

Crusader Kings 3players encountering theproblem of not opening restricts theiraccess to the game. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

Why Crusader Kings 3 Won't Open?

Although thisproblem is not completely certain,anyapplication running in thebackground can trigger the gameand causeproblems. Of course, outdated drivers can cause manyproblems.

It can happen not onlyasadriverbutalsoasagame's compatibility issue. Anotherproblem facing such errors is that the game filesare missing or incorrect. If the game filesare missing or installed incorrectly, it may restrict youraccessbybringing variousproblems.

Besides, we may encounter suchaproblem due to manypossibilities. For this, we will try to solve theproblemby telling youafew suggestions.

How To Fix Crusader Kings 3 Not Opening Issue?

We can solve theproblemby following the suggestionsbelow to fix this error.

1-) Verify Game File Integrity

We will verify the game file integrity, scanand downloadany missing or incorrect files. For this;

1. Open the Steamprogram.
2. Open thelibrary menu.
3. Right-click on the  Crusader Kings 3 game on the leftand open the Properties tab
4. Open the Local Files menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
5. Click on thebutton Verify integrity of game files in the Local Files We've Encountered menu.

After thisprocess, the download willbeperformedby scanning the damaged game files. After theprocess is finished, try to open the gameagain.

2-) Check Game Frameworks

The lack of game frameworks on your computer can create various errors in the game. Therefore, your computer must have DirectX, .NET Framework, VCRedistapplications.

• Click to Download Current .NET Framework.
• Click to Download Updated VCRedist.
• Click to Download Current DirectX

Afterperforming the update, you can restart your computerand run the gameand check if theproblempersists.

3-) Update Your Drivers

Check if your graphics cardand other framework driversare up to date. For this;

• Downloadand install Driver Booster.
• Open the Driver Boosterprogram.
• Perform the scanningprocessbypressing the SCANbutton on the screen thatappears.

After the scan is finished, it will reveal various outdated drivers. Perform the updateby selecting outdated driversand restart your computer. After thisprocess, open our gameand check if theproblempersists.

4-) Turn off Antivirus Program

Disableanyantivirusprogram you use, or delete it completely from your computer. If youare using Windows Defender, disable it. For this;

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
• Then click on "Manage settings".
• Turn Real-timeprotection to "Off".

After this, let's turn off other ransomwareprotection.

• Open the start search screen.
• Open the search screenby typing Windows security settings.
• Click on the Virusand Threat Protection option on the screen that opens.
• Click on the Ransomware Protection option in the menu.
• Turn off Controlled Folder Access on the screen that opens.

Afterperforming this operation, we will need toadd Crusader Kings 3 game filesasan exception.

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
• Virusand threatprotection settings, select Manage settings,and then under Exclusions Exclude selectadd or remove.
• Select Addan exclusion,and then select the Crusader Kings 3 game folder saved on your disk.

After thisprocess, try to run Crusader Kings 3againby closing the Steamprogram completely with the help ofatask manager. If theproblempersists, let's move on to our next suggestion.

5-) Closeand Open Steam Program

Try to reopen the Steamprogramby closing it or logging out of your Steamaccount. This willallow you topull the information in youraccountandallow you to run the game smoothly. When closing the Steamprogram, we recommend that you close it with the help ofatask manager to close it completely. After logging out of your Steamaccountand logging inagain, you can try to run the Crusader Kings 3 gamebyaccessing the My Steam Libraries menu. If youare connecting via Steam, close the Steamprogramand log inagain.

6-) Remove Save File

Theproblem with the registry file may cause us to encounter such errors. For this, we can try to run the gameby throwing the file in the save folder to the desktop.

• Type "Run" in the start search screenand open it.
• Paste the following file location on the screen that opensandpress enter.
  • %UserProfile%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Crusader Kings III\save games
• Try running the gameby dragging the files in the folder to the desktop.