Summary
Since Fortnite season update, I have been unable to launch Fortnite. The game crashes during startup and displays an “EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION” error. I have already reinstalled the game twice, verified the game files, updated my graphics drivers, and tested the -d3d11 launch option, but the issue persists.
PC Specifications:
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GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super
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CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600
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OS: Windows 10
Troubleshooting already attempted:
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Reinstalled Fortnite twice.
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Verified game files.
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Updated NVIDIA drivers to the latest version.
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Tested the -d3d11 launch option
Please select what you are reporting on:
Unreal Editor for Fortnite
What Type of Bug are you experiencing?
Other
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Epic Games Launcher.
- Launch Fortnite.
- Wait for the game to start loading.
- The game crashes during startup and displays the crash reporter with an EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error.
Expected Result
Fortnite should launch normally and reach the main menu without crashing.
Observed Result
Fortnite crashes during startup every time and displays the Unreal Engine crash reporter with an EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error referencing D3D12Core and FortniteClient_Win64_Shipping.
Platform(s)
PC
