Players report crashes in Fantasy Life i. All we know about Fatal Error and more

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To complement and counterbalance thrilling and monumental journeys, we require games offering a serene experience like farming simulations, such as Stardew Valley or Slime Rancher. While Final Fantasy may evoke grand battles, Call of Duty might spark adrenaline rushes, many game titles strive for a balance, focusing more on one aspect over the other. Fantasy Life, which debuted in 2012, endeavors to achieve harmony between establishing a settlement and navigating treacherous islands. Its successor, Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time, follows suit by maintaining this equilibrium, making it an excellent choice for couples, especially since it supports multiplayer on local devices. However, some players have encountered crashes due to the UE Fatal Error, which can mar their gaming experience. Let’s explore the potential causes and see if there are any solutions available to address this issue.

Crashes in Fantasy Life i The Girl Who Steals Time explained

Although many fans eagerly anticipated it, The Girl Who Steals Time within Fantasy Life is not without technical issues. We’re specifically referring to software glitches here, rather than the gameplay or narrative. Previously, we discussed an issue where the game failed to launch altogether, and now there are reports of players encountering repeated crashes, often caused by a UE Fatal Error.

What is happening

As a gamer, I’ve got to say, just because you manage to fire up Fantasy Life doesn’t mean smooth sailing from there on out. The game can suddenly crash at random intervals, and it seems to happen more frequently during loading sequences, where all you get is a black screen for a few minutes before the Fatal Error message pops up. It also has a knack for freezing when I’m trying to sell something in the open world.

How to fix Fatal Error?

No matter the cause, this situation is undeniably frustrating, and unfortunately, at present, we don’t have a proven solution to resolve it. Some players suggest reinstalling FLi, but while it may offer temporary relief, the issue seems to recur after the next launch.

In games built with Unreal Engine, an error like this has been recognized for quite some time now. Given this, some players have associated it with Epic Game Services, which Fantasy Life employs for its online connectivity. It’s essential to keep in mind that this game incorporates a variety of Epic technologies beyond just the engine. These include EpicOnlineServices SDK and kernel-level anti-cheat software, Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC), all of which come from Epic Games. Before trying to resolve these crashes, ensure your drivers are up-to-date:

1. Update Graphics Driver: Visit the manufacturer’s website for your graphics card and download the latest driver. Install it according to the instructions provided.
2. Update Audio Driver: Similarly, visit the manufacturer’s website for your audio device and download the updated driver. Follow the installation steps.
3. Update Network Driver: For network-related issues, update your network adapter driver by visiting the manufacturer’s website for your motherboard or network card. Download the latest version and follow the instructions to install it.

  1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do so by opening Start Menu and looking for “cmd”, and then clicking “Run as administrator” button on the right panel:
  1. Next, if a UAC (User Account Control) window appears, accept it by clicking “Yes”.
  2. In the console itself, paste the following string and press enter:
  1. You should now have the hosts file opened in notepad. At the end of the file, add the line as below:
  1. With that done save the file and close the notepad and the Command Prompt.

Following those procedures, the game ought to launch smoothly, fingers crossed that there won’t be any hiccups this round. However, be aware that integrating this particular line might lead to complications for games relying on Epic Services.

Given that the issue could potentially stem from Epic Games’ services, it may be beneficial to uninstall these services first, followed by verifying the integrity of the game files. This approach is similar to the method suggested for troubleshooting problems related to the launch of FLi, as outlined in the previously mentioned article.

What to do if nothing helps

As a gamer, I’d say, “I guess the solutions I’ve tried so far might not cut it since the issue could be coming from various sources. So, the smart move would be to reach out to the game developers directly and submit a support ticket to Level 5, who are well-equipped to handle such situations.

Since the issue appears to stem from Unreal Engine and could potentially involve Epic Games services, there’s a small possibility that upcoming updates might resolve it. If this persists as an annoyance for you, I would advise against spending further time on it and instead reach out to their support team. Wishing you the best of luck!

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2025-05-21 12:32