How To Potentially Fix Hollow Knight Silksong Crashing on Startup Error on PC

In this article, we will explore the possible reasons behind Hollow Knight Silksong crashing on startup and its fixes.

After a really long wait, Hollow Knight Silksong is finally available to play. However, if your fun is being interrupted by unnecessary crashes at startup, you are in the right place. In this article, we have mentioned a few reasons why this might be happening on your PC. We have also included a few workarounds to fix these issues.

Note: These are unofficial fixes and may not work for everyone, but they are worth a try.

Potential Fixes for Hollow Knight Silksong Crashing at Startup Error

The first thing you should try is restarting your PC. Wait for a few minutes before turning it on again. This will ensure that your PC is not overheating. However, if this does not fix the problem, try the tips mentioned below.

1) Verify Your Game Files

If your game files are damaged or corrupted, or if a few files are missing, it can lead to crashes at startup. Fortunately, this can be fixed by using Steam’s built-in feature. Follow these steps:

• Launch Steam on your PC.
• Open your Game Library.
• Right-click on the game and open Properties.
• Go to the Installed Files tab.
• Select Verify Integrity of Game Files and let Steam analyse everything.

2) Switch DirectX Version

• Open the Steam app.
• Click Library, go to Hollow Knight Silksong, right-click on it, and click Properties.
• Now go to General and click Set Launch options.
• Once here, type: “-dx12.”
• Click OK to save the changes.
• Click Close to close the Properties window.

If it was by default set to “-dx12,” try switching to “-dx11” to check if the issue persists.

3) Update Your GPU Drivers

Despite having a powerful GPU, many gamers experience crashes while gaming. This can be due to outdated GPU drivers. To download and install the latest ones, follow these steps:

Nvidia Users

Nvidia graphics card owners can check for updates using these steps:

• Open the Nvidia App.
• You will find the Drivers on the left side of the screen. Click to check for new available drivers for your GPU.
• If new drivers are available, hit Download.
• Once complete, install the drivers by hitting Express Installation.

AMD Users

If you are from Team Red, follow these steps:

• Download and open the AMD Adrenalin Edition app. It will auto-detect any pending driver updates.
• If you have a driver update pending, click Download Now.
• Once complete, the driver will begin to install automatically.

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