How to Fix Black Ops 6 Not Launching Issue on PC

The Black Ops 6 not launching issue often happens because of mismatched language settings or incorrect region configurations, which can stop the game from starting properly. Other common causes include interference from anti-cheat programs, corrupted game files, and overclocked hardware settings.

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.

1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
2. Right-click on Black Ops 6 and select Properties.
   
3. Under the General tab, change the Language to English. If it’s already set to English, try choosing another language instead.
   
4. After that, update the game if an update is available.
5. Try launching the game to see if this fixes the issue.

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.

1. Right-click the date and time on your taskbar, then select Adjust date and time.
   
2. Turn on Set time automatically and Set timezone automatically.
3. Click Sync Now to synchronize your computer’s clock with the Windows Server.
   
4. Next, click Time and Language at the top, then choose Language & Region.
5. Under Region, make sure the correct country or region is selected.
6. Now, try launching Black Ops 6 to see if it starts properly.

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.

1. If you’ve overclocked any hardware components (such as your CPU or memory), restart your computer, and as soon as your motherboard logo appears, press the Delete, F2, or F12 key to enter the BIOS settings.
2. Once you’re in BIOS, look for the Overclock section and disable any overclock settings.
   
3. If you overclocked your graphics card, open MSI Afterburner and click the reset button to revert to default settings.

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

1. Open Steam and navigate to your Library.
2. Right-click Black Ops 6 and choose Properties.
   
3. Select the Installed Files tab on the left, then click Verify integrity of game files.
   

4.2 Verify the Game Files on Battle.net

If you own Black Ops 6 on Battle.net, use these steps:

1. Open Battle.net and go to the Games section.
2. Select Black Ops 6 from your list.
3. Click the Gear icon next to the Play button and choose Scan and Repair.
   
4. Click Begin Scan to start the process.
   
5. After the scan finishes, launch Black Ops 6 again to check if the issue is resolved.

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.

1. Press the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type msconfig and hit OK.
   
3. In the System Configuration window, select Selective Startup and then go to the Services tab.
   
4. Tick Hide all Microsoft services, then click Disable All.
5. Click Apply and OK to save your settings.
   
6. Restart your computer and try launching the game again.

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.