Fix Arknights Endfield Not Launching on PC (100% Fix)

If Arknights: Endfield is not launching, won’t open, or shows a “launching failed” issue on PC, follow the fixes below step by step. These solutions address common startup and launch problems on Windows.

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Fix 1: Restart Your PC

Start with the simplest solution.

1. Restart your PC
2. After rebooting, launch Arknights: Endfield
3. Check if the issue is resolved

If not, continue to the next fix.

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Fix 2: Run the Game from the Installation Folder / As Administrator

Launch the Game Manually

1. Open Epic Games Launcher
2. Click the three dots next to Arknights: Endfield
3. Click Manage
4. Click the folder icon next to Installation
5. Double-click launcher.exe and try launching the game

If that doesn’t work:

1. Open the Games folder
2. Open the Endfield folder
3. Locate Endfield.exe
4. Double-click it to launch

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Run as Administrator & Compatibility Mode

1. Right-click Endfield.exe
2. Select Properties
3. Open the Compatibility tab
4. Enable Run this program as an administrator
5. Click Apply → OK
6. Launch the game

If it still won’t launch:

• Enable Compatibility Mode
• Try Windows 8
• If that fails, try Windows 7
• Apply changes and test each time

You can also:

• Enable Disable fullscreen optimizations
• If none of these work, untick all options and move on

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Fix 3: Change Launch Options (DX11 / DX12)

1. Open Epic Games Launcher
2. Click the three dots → Manage
3. Enable Launch Options
4. Enter: -dx11
5. Launch the game

If that fails:

• Replace it with: -dx12
• Launch again

If the game still won’t start:

1. Remove all launch options
2. Disable Launch Options
3. Launch the game normally
4. In the Endfield Launcher, enable Launch with DirectX 11
5. Click Play

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Fix 4: Perform a Clean Graphics Driver Installation

Outdated or corrupted GPU drivers often prevent games from launching.

• NVIDIA → NVIDIA official website
• AMD → AMD official website
• Intel → Intel official website

NVIDIA Example

1. Download the latest Game Ready Driver
2. Run the installer
3. Select Custom (Advanced)
4. Check Perform a clean installation
5. Complete the installation
6. Restart your PC

Then try launching the game again.

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Fix 5: Allow the Game Through Windows Security & Firewall

Controlled Folder Access

1. Open Windows Security
2. Go to Virus & Threat Protection
3. Click Manage Ransomware Protection
4. Select Allow an app through Controlled Folder Access
5. Add:
   • launcher.exe
   • Endfield.exe

Firewall

1. Go to Firewall & Network Protection
2. Click Allow an app through firewall
3. Add both EXE files
4. Enable Private and Public
5. Save changes

If you use third-party antivirus software (Avast, Bitdefender, McAfee, etc.), whitelist the game or temporarily disable the antivirus for testing.

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Fix 6: Force the Game to Use the Dedicated GPU

1. Search Graphics Settings in Windows
2. Click Add Desktop App
3. Add Endfield.exe
4. Set GPU Preference to High Performance
5. Launch the game

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Fix 7: Verify Game Files

1. Open Epic Games Launcher
2. Click the three dots → Manage
3. Click Verify
4. Wait for verification to complete
5. Launch the game

You can also:

• Open the Endfield Launcher
• Click Check Game Integrity
• Repair missing or corrupted files

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Fix 8: Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables

1. Visit the official Microsoft Visual C++ website
2. Download both:
   • x64
   • x86
3. Install or Repair both versions
4. Restart your PC

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Fix 9: Delete Arknights: Endfield Save Data (Last Resort)

⚠ This will remove saved progress. Back up first.

1. Open File Explorer
2. Go to: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData
3. Enable Hidden items if needed
4. Open Local → GriffinLine
5. Copy the Endfield folder to Desktop (backup)
6. Delete it from AppData
7. Open Roaming → GriffinLine
8. Delete the random alphanumeric folder
9. Launch the game

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Fix 10: Disable Overlays

Disable overlays from:

• Discord
• NVIDIA GeForce Experience / ShadowPlay
• AMD Overlay
• Any other overlay software

Overlays frequently block games from launching.

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Fix 11: Close Conflicting Programs

• Disconnect external USB devices
• Unplug controllers, wheels, extra monitors
• Close MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner, Razer Synapse, Dragon Center
• Close unnecessary background apps
• Free up RAM

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Fix 12: Update Windows

1. Open Windows Settings
2. Go to Windows Update
3. Click Check for updates
4. Install all updates
5. Restart your PC

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Final Fix: Reinstall the Game

If nothing works:

1. Uninstall Arknights: Endfield
2. Restart your PC
3. Reinstall the game on an SSD (preferably C:)

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Conclusion

These fixes should resolve:

• Game not launching
• Launching failed errors
• Game not opening on PC

If the issue persists after all fixes, the problem may require an official patch or server-side update.