Anti-cheat applications are meant to monitor your system for cheating, but sometimes they can mistakenly interfere with Black Ops 6 as it starts up, causing it not to launch. Also, if you have recently updated or installed the game, it’s possible that some of the game files became corrupted during the process.
1. Change the Language and Update the Game
Changing the language can help make sure all game files are compatible, which might fix issues with Black Ops 6 not starting. Even if you’re already using your preferred language, switching to a different one and then changing it back can help solve the problem.
2. Verify You Have the Correct Time and Region
Incorrect time or region settings in Windows can create compatibility issues with both the game files and the servers. To avoid startup problems, make sure your date, time, and region are set correctly.
3. Disable Overclock
Overclocking your hardware can sometimes cause games to crash or not launch at all. Restoring your hardware to its default settings can reduce the risk of crashes and help the game run smoothly.
4. Verify the Game Files
Corrupted or missing game files are another common reason why Black Ops 6 may not start. Verifying your game files checks for any missing or damaged files and automatically replaces them by downloading the correct versions.
4.1 Verify the Game Files on Steam
4.2 Verify the Game Files on Battle.net
If you own Black Ops 6 on Battle.net, use these steps:
5. Uninstall Anti-Cheat Apps Like Faceit, Riot Vanguard, reWASD, or Perform a Clean Boot
Anti-cheat applications such as Faceit, Riot Vanguard, and reWASD run background services that can conflict with Black Ops 6, causing launch problems. You can try a clean boot to temporarily disable these services, or uninstall the anti-cheat software if you don’t use them regularly. If you play other games that require these anti-cheats, performing a clean boot is usually the safest option. Although most users should find one of the above solutions helpful, if Black Ops 6 still won’t launch, try reinstalling the game entirely. A fresh reinstall will replace any corrupted files in the Black Ops 6 installation folder that may be causing the issue.
