Wondering how to fix the annoying System Failure error in Age of Empires 4? Worry not, as we are here with the troubleshooting steps to fix the System Failure error in your favorite real-time strategy game. Read this article to know the fixes.
Age of Empires 4 (IV) System Failure error: How to fix it?
A System Failure error can stop players from launching Age of Empires 4. It usually shows up when you don’t have updated software in your system. Hence, the fix is quite obvious – update all software related to OS and hardware devices. According to the developers, the System Failure error can show up differently depending on the platform you are using to launch the game:
1) The error may pop up when trying to launch the game via the Microsoft Store; the game will fail to launch.
2) The error may pop up when trying to launch the game via Steam; you may see a message that reads “Preparing to launch” or “Syncing,” but the game never launches.
Fixes?
Try the following troubleshooting steps to get rid of the issue –
1) Check for pending Windows updates.
Firstly, make sure that there are no pending Windows updates. Pending Windows updates may cause the game to show a System Failure error. Sometimes, Windows releases essential patches that require immediate downloading. It may seem like you are on an up-to-date version of the OS, but make sure there aren’t any extra patches waiting for your attention. Also, please restart your device after installing any updates. Now, try launching Age of Empires 4.
2) Try updating Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables manually and restart your PC.
You can re-download the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables from the official Microsoft page. Scroll down and open the Other tools, frameworks, and redistributables drop-down menu and select the file according to the system architecture you have. Looking for direct download links? If you are using a 64-bit Operating System, download the vc_redist.x64.exe file. If you are using a 32-bit Operating System, download the vc_redist.x86.exe file.
Note: If you are from Europe or Korea and your PC is running Windows 10 N or KN, respectively, you will need to install the free Media Feature Pack for Windows 10 to launch Age of Empires 4. Download from here.
Still facing the System Failure error? Contact the developers directly for a more customized resolution. For more articles on Age of Empires 4 and other video games, stay tuned to Androidgram!
