Octopath Traveler 2 is an RPG game launched for PC users. However, Steam Deck users and Console users such as PS5 or PS4 have also installed and played this game successfully. Users have successfully installed this game from the Steam Store. However, some users (PS5/PS4/PC) are facing issues with the game- it is crashing, freezing, and not loading on startup.
Here’s how you can resolve these issues with the Octopath Traveler 2.
Why Is Octopath Traveler 2 Crashing, Freezing, or not launching/loading?
Any of the following may prevent the Octopath Traveler 2 game from loading/launching or cause crashing, freezing, or startup issues –
- Corrupted game files
- Software conflict
- Outdated graphics driver
- Missing or corrupted system drivers
- Lack of administrative rights
- Firewall or antivirus protection software
- Corrupted Console’s (PS4 or PS5) Data.
How to Fix Octopath Traveler 2 Crashing, Fatal Errors, and Startup Issues on PS5 or PC?
Basic Checks First
If you have just installed Octopath Traveler 2 and tried to launch it but started facing issues with the game, first, do some basic checks. Here are the steps to follow:
- Make sure your PC/Console(PS5) and the Octopath Traveler 2 game are up to date, this may cause compatibility issues, resulting in the game crashing on your Console/PC.
- Disable Windows Firewall (Windows)– your firewall software may block some game files resulting in a fatal error when starting the Octopath Traveler 2 game.
- Restart your PC/Console and relaunch Octopath Traveler 2 – this helps resolve temporary software glitches with the connectivity.
- Disable Antivirus (Windows)– Like a firewall, your antivirus software may also block certain game files and cause the Octopath Traveler 2 game to not load properly.
Make Sure Your Device Meets the Minimum Requirements
If the Octopath Traveler 2 is crashing on your device then make sure your system meets the minimum requirements to run and play the Octopath Traveler 2 game. If the system lags, the game will start crashing or refuse to launch.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Windows)
OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-6100
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: 60 FPS @ 1280×720, Preset “Low”, 2GB VRAM required
Install Pending Updates For Your PC (Windows)
If your PC has outdated software and drivers, you may face issues – it can cause issues with Octopath Traveler 2, resulting in game crashes, start-up issues, or fatal errors. Consider installing all pending updates on your PC– Octopath Traveler 2 requires the latest versions of drivers and support software to run properly.
- Open Windows Settings.
- Click on “Windows Update” and then “Check for Updates.”
- There can be one or more updates for your PC, download and install them.
- Relaunch Octopath Traveler 2 and see if it starts without the previous issues.
Run Octopath Traveler 2 With Administrator Privileges
Octopath Traveler 2 may require administrator rights to run on your PC – this may be a solution to resolve crashing or fatal errors.
- Open the Steam library, right-click Octopath Traveler 2, and select Properties.
- Click the “Installed Files” option and then the “Browse” button to open the game directory.
- Next, right-click on the .exe file of the Octopath Traveler 2 game and select “Properties.”
- Under the Compatibility tab, click the checkbox next to the “Run this program as an administrator” option.
- Click on “Apply” and launch Octopath Traveler 2.
Verify Game Files
Corrupted game files might cause crashing, loading, launching, or opening problems- verifying and repairing corrupted game files can solve the crashing and loading problem and help Octopath Traveler 2 run smoothly.
- Open the Steam Library.
- Right-click Octopath Traveler 2 and select “Properties.”
- Under the “Local Files” option, click “Verify integrity of game files…”
- Wait while Steam validates Octopath Traveler 2 files.
- After completing the process, re-launch Octopath Traveler 2 to see if you can play it properly.
Reinstall Octopath Traveler 2
If all fails, and the game “Octopath Traveler 2” is still crashing or refusing to load on your system, delete the installed version and install the newer version of the game, it might be your last resort.
Power Cycle Your Console (PS5/PS4)
If you’ve confirmed that the game is up to date, but it’s still not loading on your PS5 or PS4 console, try this – unplug your console from all compatible peripherals and switches, wait for 5 to 10 minutes, and re-plug the console like previous and turn it on. Now, launch the game and see if it is running or not.
Wait for the New Patch
Wait for game developers to release a patch note for Octopath Traveler 2 to resolve its known issues and bugs such as crashing, loading, or fatal errors.
For now, if nothing helps to resolve your issue, you can go with two options- update Octopath Traveler 2 or contact game support.
