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How to Fix Persona 3 Reload Crashing or Not Launching

Embark on an extraordinary journey as a transfer student in Persona 3 Reload.

Uncover mysteries, wield incredible powers, and fight for your friends.

With cutting-edge graphics and modernized features, the Persona series comes to life.

Immerse yourself in an emotional narrative with new scenes and interactions.

Choose your path and strategically lead your team against otherworldly Shadows.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix Persona 3 Reload crashing, not launching, freezing, or connection errors.

Fix 1: Update your graphics card

Fix 2: Run Persona 3 Reload as an administrator

  1. Navigate to your Steam library.
  2. Right-click Persona 3 Reload > Properties > Local Files > Browse.
  3. Right-click Persona 3 Reload > Properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > Enable > OK > Launch the game.

Fix 3: Clear Steam download cache

  1. Open Steam and click on the Steam logo on the top left.
  2. Select “Settings” and select “Download”.
  3. Select “Clear Cache” and select “Confirm”.

Fix 4: Disable your overlays

  • Disable Steam Overlay: Navigate to your Steam library > right-click Persona 3 Reload > Properties > Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game > Disable.
  • Disable Nvidia Overlay: Open Nvidia GeForce Experience > Settings > General > In-Game Overlay > Disable.

Fix 5: Disable conflicting programs

  • Unplug your racing wheel: Unplug the Logitech or Thrustmaster racing wheel.
  • Disable gaming software: Open the task manager and end the Razer Synapse or MSI Dragon Center task.
  • Close your tabs: Close all of your tabs to free up RAM and relaunch the game.

Fix 6: Verify the integrity of game files

  1. Navigate to your Steam library.
  2. Right-click Persona 3 Reload > Properties > Local Files.
  3. Click on “Verify integrity of game files”.
  4. Launch Persona 3 Reload.

Fix 7: Try different launch options

  1. Navigate to your Steam library.
  2. Right-click Persona 3 Reload > Properties > Launch Options.
  3. Type “-dx12” and try launching the game.
    • If the game still crashes, type “-dx11” instead and launch the game.
    • If the game still crashes, type “-windowed” instead and launch the game.

Fix 8: Update Windows to the latest version

  1. Search for “Check for updates” using Windows Search.
  2. Update Windows to the latest version.
  3. Launch Persona 3 Reload.

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