: Using the -skip_launcher command in the game properties allows the game to launch directly, often bypassing startup crashes caused by the pre-game menu.

: Using the NVIDIA Control Panel or Windows Graphics Settings to force the game to use your dedicated graphics card rather than integrated graphics. Key Settings to Disable

: Downloading and repairing the latest Microsoft Visual C++ files (x64 and x86) is a common requirement to fix missing DLL errors that cause crashes.

Reviewers on Reddit and Steam report that turning off these specific features frequently stops crashes: