Black Ops 6 (BO6) not Working on Steam. Fans Can't Launch the Game

As a seasoned Call of Duty fan who has been through the trenches of numerous launches and updates, I can’t help but feel a mix of frustration and amusement when faced with issues like Black Ops 6 not launching on Steam. It’s always disheartening to spend hard-earned cash on a game that doesn’t work as intended right out of the gate.


Without a doubt, one of the most recognized and popular game series is Call of Duty. Each year, a fresh take on this military first-person shooter is released, with Black Ops 6 being the latest addition, set during the tail end of the Cold War era. Due to the recent expansion in size for games from this franchise, preloading was an option prior to release. However, some fans have reported issues with the game not launching upon clicking the “Play” button on Steam. If you’re among those experiencing this problem, this article will delve deeper into the root cause of the issue.

BO6 not working on Steam explained

After purchasing the game for $70, we anticipate a flawless experience. Regrettably, some enthusiastic fans found that clicking the “Play” button on Steam did nothing at all; instead, they should try switching the label from “Launching” back to “Play” again in order to resolve the issue.

It’s not easy to determine the root cause, as many hardware and software configurations can differ vastly, yet everything shows that it is related to the location where the game has been installed. There’s an interesting observation made by reddit u/daniel97tom linking this issue to a bootstrapper (a piece of code responsible for initial launch of an application).

The user discovered a log file called “bootstrapper.log” within the installation folder for BO6. This log provides details regarding why the game didn’t start properly, often indicating that the randgrid.sys file is missing. The log also points out where this file should be located. To resolve the issue, you can either copy the file from the location where Black Ops 6 is installed to the required directory, or delete the file (be sure to make a backup first) and check the game’s integrity for any errors. This problem has been observed in other Call of Duty games as well.

Some enthusiasts assert that repeatedly pressing the “Play” button eventually initiates BO6, which might seem unusual but often, straightforward approaches yield the best results. Regardless of how it works (and thankfully it doesn’t require a subscription), here’s hoping you successfully launch BO6 and pick up some new problem-solving techniques along the way. Good luck!

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2024-10-25 11:31