Fans of Robocop will instantly recognize the appeal of the part man, part machine cop, and hero that saves all of Detroit in RoboCop Rogue City. This game is a continuation of his story from the silver screen to a game. In this game, you get to take control of the super cop and dispense your brand of justice to all the criminals in Old Detroit all over again. While there is much to anticipate and look forward to, there is one crucial issue this game has: the frozen black screen. This issue prevents players from playing the game and leaves them stuck with no option but to restart. Well, if you too are struggling with a similar problem, consider reading this guide to learn how to fix it.
Many players of the game face this issue where they cannot progress beyond a black screen and have to restart their system to exit the loop. While you cannot enjoy your game if this happens, you are also forced to abandon anything your PC was running in the background and restart your system. This is something the developers need to address urgently. Well, until an official fix is released, try out the given workarounds for the issue.
RoboCop Rogue City Black Screen Issue: Is there any fix yet?
While there is no word from the developers themselves, there seem to be some community-driven fixes to this issue. Here are the most effective workarounds to deal with this problem:
1). Restart your system
It is possible there was simply too much going on in your system, and you need to restart it for the game to run. This is not an uncommon solution and should likely be the first and most effective one if your game does not load and leaves you on a black screen. So, consider restarting your system and trying again.
2). Launch from the Installation Folder
To get to the installation folder, follow these steps:
- Right-click the game in your Steam library.
- From here, click Properties, and then click on Installed Files.
- Here, you should find the Browse Files option. Select it, and you will be taken to the game’s installation directory.
- From here, find and double-click the RoboCop.exe file to launch the game.
3). Run as Admin
If the previous workaround doesn’t work, repeat the steps mentioned above to reach the game’s installation directory. After this, follow these steps:
- Right-click the .exe file and click on Properties.
- Now, go to Compatibility, and enable the ‘Run this program as an Administrator’ option.
- The game will now launch with admin access, and hopefully fix the issue
4). Run in Compatibility mode
Similar to the above method, follow these steps:
- Right-click the .exe file and open Properties.
- Now, head over to the Compatibility tab, and toggle the option to run this game in compatibility mode. You can select either Windows 8 or 7. Save the changes after selecting the Windows version.
- The game should now run without any issues.
5). Launch the game and Alt + Tab
The Alt + Tab combination is used to switch between open apps/tasks. This will push the game to the background and allow it to load while you can work on other things. It has solved the black screen issue for many users and can solve it for you as well. If nothing else, you won’t have to restart your PC and can just force close the game via the task manager.
6). Delete the Saved file
If the save file has been corrupted or damaged, the game can fail to load. To make sure this is no longer the case, you can delete the saved file. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open File Explorer and add the following directory path to the Address bar: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Robocop folder. Make sure to replace the <username> part with the actual username of your PC.
- Once you get access to this directory, you will have to delete all the files here. This will erase your in-game progress.
This is a necessary risk you have to take in order to solve this issue. If the game launches, you can always make your way back to where you were.
7). Allow it through Windows Security
This can also be an issue with the Windows Security feature on your PC. Sometimes, the firewall can restrict the game’s functionality, which is why adding the .exe file to the firewall’s exception list is necessary to fix the issue.
- First, head over to the Windows Security option.
- Here, click on the Windows Firewall option and then on Allow App through Firewall.
- Now, search for the app and allow it through the firewall.
- This will let you play the game without interruptions from Windows Security.
In case the game is not already on the list, you can follow these steps:
- Click on Change App Settings, and then click on Allow another app.
- Now, you will have to navigate to the installation folder of RoboCop RogueCity and add the game’s .exe file.
- Once added, enable both Private and Public network access.
- Save changes and exit.
8). Perform a Clean Boot
To do this, follow these steps:
- Type “System Configuration” in the Windows search bar and open the application.
- Now, head over to the Services tab and checkmark the option: “Hide all Microsoft Services” After this, select the Disable All option.
- After this, press OK, and the system will prompt you to restart. After restarting, launch the game, and check if the issue persists.
9). Disable Steam Overlay
To disable the Steam overlay, you can head to Steam settings, go to the ‘In-Game’ tab, and uncheck the ‘Enable In-game Overlay’ option. After this, try launching the game as usual. Alternatively, you can also disable overlay by right-clicking on the game in the library and clicking on properties. It should be the first option that you see in the General tab.
10). Input Commands
Once you open the properties of Robocop Rogue City in the Steam library, head over to the General tab. Here, you will find the Launch Options text box. You can use either of these launch option commands to launch the game and prevent the occurrence of the black screen. These commands are:
- -dx11
- -dx12
11). Ensure game is running on dedicated GPU
To do this, follow these steps:
- Search for Graphics Settings in the Windows Search bar, and select the first result.
- Now, click on Browse to add a game.
- Next, go to the installation folder of Robocop Rogue City, and add the game’s .exe file.
- Once added, go to Options under the game in Graphics Settings and select the High Performance option.
This should solve the black screen issue that you are facing. Despite all these methods, if you are still facing the issue, it is likely an update or software-related issue. If that’s the case, you can try these methods.
12). Update Windows
Make sure you are running the latest version of Windows, since this is the most stable build for any game to run on. You can go to Windows Update in the settings menu to look for updates. If your Windows is on the latest version, you might have to update your GPU drivers.
13). Update Graphics Card drivers
Make sure your GPU drivers are up to date. You can head over to the official website of Nvidia or AMD to download the latest GPU drivers for your particular GPU. Once downloaded, install them and restart your PC. After this, launch the game, and check if the issue persists.
14). Install Visual C++
Visual C++ files are required to run games on PC. This is something that can be corrupted so installing a fresh and clean version can help with game-related issues. So, head here and make sure to download and install the latest Visual C++ files.
15). Verify game files
You can also verify the game files for Robocop Rogue City on Steam to get rid of any corruption. To do so, head over to the Steam library, and right-click on the game. Now, go to the Installed Files tab, and select the Verify Integrity of Game Files option.
16). Reinstall the game
If none of the workarounds provided any substantial fix, then your best bet is to reinstall the game entirely. This can solve any issues you were having with corrupt files, software configurations, or firewall settings. But make sure to reinstall the game on an SSD, rather than an HDD.
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