Satisfactory 1.0 Crash on Launch, Fatal Error and More Explained

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen it all – from the golden age of gaming to the modern era of digital distribution and Early Access titles. Satisfactory, a game I’ve been eagerly anticipating for years, has finally left Early Access, but alas, the journey hasn’t been smooth sailing.


After a five-year journey, Satisfactory has finally departed Early Access and been fully released. However, its launch has faced technical hurdles much like recent games such as Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 and Black Myth: Wukong. Gamers have run into numerous problems, ranging from the game crashing upon startup to experiencing fatal errors. Let’s delve into what might be causing these issues.

Satisfactory 1.0 – Missing Executable Error

In case you encounter the “Missing Executable Error” message after downloading and installing the Satisfactory 1.0 update, follow these steps instead:

  1. Uninstall the game, and redownload it.
  2. After finish installing, verify your game files in the Steam App.
  3. Go to folder \Steam\steamapps\common\Satisfactory and look for the FactoryGameSteam.exe file.
  4. Rename this file to FactoryGame.exe and launch the game.

Satisfactory 1.0 – Fatal Error and Crashes on Startup

Some users have found a solution to frequent crashes by incorporating “-dx11” into their game launch settings. Here’s how you can accomplish this:

  1. Open your Steam App and go to your Library.
  2. Right-click on the Satisfactory and select Properties.
  3. In the Geral tab, type “-dx11” in the launch options field.
  4. Reset the Steam app and start the game.

If the current approach fails, consider adopting some common troubleshooting measures such as checking the integrity of your game files, updating your graphics driver, closing unnecessary programs running in the background, and disabling any overlays or mods you have installed. Regrettably, if none of these steps provide a solution, it seems there might be no additional actions to take.

There’s no guaranteed fix for all crashes and fatal errors. These problems can be caused by a variety of factors, and the wide range of PC setups makes it difficult to ensure a universal solution. Developers do their best to avoid issues, but some configurations may still experience challenges.

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2024-09-10 21:01