Fix Sea Of Stars Not Launching, Crashing, Freezing & Black Screen On PC

Title: "Troubleshooting Guide: Fixing Sea of Stars Launch, Crashing, and Freezing Issues on PC"

Introduction:

Sea of Stars is an exciting game that offers players an immersive experience in a captivating world. However, like any other software, it can sometimes run into launch problems, crashes, or freezing issues. In this comprehensive troubleshooting guide, we'll walk you through various steps to help you resolve these issues and get back to enjoying the game. This guide covers solutions for both Xbox Game Pass and Steam users, so follow the steps that apply to your platform.

Before You Begin:

1. Restart Your Computer: It's a simple step, but often effective in resolving minor issues. Restart your computer and see if the problem persists.

2. Renaming DLL File (Steam Users Only):

   • Go to the game installation folder (usually in Program Files).
   • Navigate to the Steam folder, then SteamApps, and then the Common folder.
   • Locate the Sea of Stars game folder.
   • Inside the game folder, find the "lib_burst_generated.dll" file.
   • You can either rename it or create a backup before renaming.
   • Restart the game and check if the issue is resolved.

3. Run the Game as an Administrator:

   • Right-click on the game's executable file.
   • Select "Run as administrator."
   • Launch the game and see if it runs smoothly.

For Xbox Game Pass Users:

4. Repair or Reset the Game:

   • Open Xbox Game Pass.
   • Find Sea of Stars, click on "Manage," and then select "Repair" or "Reset."
   • Restart your computer and try launching the game again.

5. Update Windows and Xbox App:

   • Ensure Windows is up-to-date by checking for updates in Windows Settings.
   • Update the Xbox app via the Microsoft Store.
   • Log in with the account associated with Xbox Game Pass.

For Steam Users:

6. Adjust Launch Options:

   • Right-click on Sea of Stars in your Steam library.
   • Select "Properties," then click "Set Launch Options."
   • Try launching the game with different DirectX versions using these options:
     • -dx11 for DirectX 11
     • -dx12 for DirectX 12
   • Launch the game after applying each option to see if it works better with a particular DirectX version.

7. Verify Game Files:

   • Right-click on Sea of Stars in your Steam library.
   • Select "Properties," go to the "Local Files" tab, and click "Verify Integrity of Game Files."
   • Steam will check for and repair any corrupted or missing game files.

8. Check for Graphics Driver Updates:

   • Visit your graphics card manufacturer's website (NVIDIA, AMD, etc.).
   • Download and install the latest graphics driver for your specific GPU model.

General Troubleshooting Steps for Both Platforms:

9. Increase Virtual Memory:

   • Open "Advanced System Settings."
   • Go to the "Advanced" tab and click "Settings" under "Performance."
   • Navigate to the "Advanced" tab again and click "Change" under "Virtual Memory."
   • Select "Custom size" and set the initial and maximum size based on your RAM (e.g., 1.5 times your total RAM). Don't forget to convert GB to MB.

10. Install Visual C++ Files:

    • Download and install the necessary Visual C++ files from the provided links. These files are essential for game compatibility.

11. Update System BIOS:

    • Visit your computer manufacturer's website and check for BIOS updates. Ensure you follow their instructions carefully.

12. Check Date, Time, and Time Zone Settings:

    • Ensure that your computer's date, time, and time zone settings are correct and set to update automatically.

13. Update Windows:

    • Check for Windows updates in Windows Settings. Install any pending updates and restart your computer.

14. Clean Boot:

    • Perform a clean boot by disabling unnecessary startup programs and services that might conflict with the game.

15. Reinstall Gaming Services (Xbox Game Pass Users):

    • Uninstall and then reinstall Gaming Services through PowerShell commands.

16. Delete Microsoft Store Local Cache:

    • Navigate to the local cache folder for Microsoft Store and delete it. This can help resolve issues with app updates.

17. Run WS Reset Command:

    • Run the WS Reset command through Windows PowerShell to reset the Microsoft Store cache.

18. Repair or Reset Xbox App and Microsoft Store (Xbox Game Pass Users):

    • Repair or reset the Xbox app and Microsoft Store through their respective app settings.

19. Uninstall and Reinstall the Game:

    • If none of the above steps work, consider uninstalling the game and then reinstalling it. You can choose a different drive if available.

20. Upgrade Windows Using Media Creation Tool:

    • As a last resort, you can use the Media Creation Tool to upgrade your Windows installation, which may resolve underlying system issues.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve most Sea of Stars launch, crashing, and freezing issues on your PC. Remember to perform these steps systematically and keep your system and drivers up to date for optimal gaming performance. Enjoy your adventure in Sea of Stars!