There seem to be some child illnesses in the recently releastem Red Dead Redemption 2 for the PC. Therefore, we have summarized the best tips for you in a short and concise way on what you can do if you have problems starting Red Dead Redemption 2.
Possible solutions for Red Dead Redemption 2 exited unexpectedly / The Rockstar Games Launcher exited unexpectedly:
- Update Rockstar Launcher
- Disable exception Anti-Virus Software / Virus Software
- Update Graphics Card Drivers
- Start as Administrator or in Safe Mode
- Verify Game Files
1. Update Rockstar Launcher
One possible solution is to update the Rockstar Launcher. Rockstar has released the first patches for Red Dead Redemption 2 shortly after the release.
2. Exception Anti-Virus Software / Virus software deactivate
Another possible solution is to add the game path ("C:/Programme/Rockstar Games/Red Dead Redemption 2") to the exception of your antivirus program. Another (if only a short-term solution!) Suggestion is to deactivate your virus software while playing. But remember to turn it on again after the game (or restart your PC).
3. Update graphics card drivers
In order to solve your Red Dead Redemption 2 PC problems, you should also download the latest graphics card drivers. Nvidia recently released new drivers. You can update the driver software in the system settings in the device manager. Or you can use Nvidia Geforce Experience / AMD drivers.
4. Start as administrator or start in safe mode
Another approach is to start Red Dead Redemption 2 as admin or in safe mode. You can do this by right-clicking on the start icon. There you then select properties. Under compatibility you can set a check mark for "run program as administrator". Furthermore, you can try whether Red Dead Redemption 2 starts when, for example, you activate the compatibility mode for Windows 8.
5. Verify game files
You can also verify the game files via the Rockstar Launcher. After downloading files,
