How to Fix Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT Not Launching

Ghost of Tsushima is an action game set in feudal Japan where players control Jin Sakai to defend Tsushima.

Explore the countryside, aid civilians, and confront invaders in an open-world adventure.

In the DIRECTOR’S CUT, players uncover hidden wonders while forging a new path as the Ghost.

The game is created by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software, and PlayStation Studios.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT not launching, crashing, or freezing on PC (Steam).

• Fix 1: Update your graphics card
• Fix 2: Run Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT as an administrator
• Fix 3: Clear Steam download cache
• Fix 4: Disable your overlays
• Fix 5: Disable conflicting programs
• Fix 6: Verify the integrity of game files
• Fix 7: Try different launch options
• Fix 8: Update Windows to the latest version
• Fix 9: Change launcher settings (Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT-specific)

Fix 1: Update your graphics card

• For Nvidia: Visit https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/geforce-experience/download/ > Download Now > open the app > sign up or log in > Drivers > Download.
• For AMD: Visit https://www.amd.com/en/support > Download > open the app > follow the on-screen instructions to update your graphics card.

Fix 2: Run Ghost of Tsushima as an administrator

1. Navigate to your Steam library.
2. Right-click Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT > Properties > Local Files > Browse.
3. Right-click Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT > 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 and inputs

• Disable Steam Overlay: Navigate to your Steam library > right-click Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT > Properties > Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game > Disable.
• Disable Nvidia Overlay: Open Nvidia GeForce Experience > Settings > General > In-Game Overlay > Disable.
• Disable Steam Input: Navigate to your Steam library > right-click Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT > Properties > Controller > Override for Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT > Disable Steam Input.

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 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT > Properties > Local Files.
3. Click on “Verify integrity of game files”.
4. Launch Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT.

Fix 7: Try different launch options

1. Navigate to your Steam library.
2. Right-click Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT > 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 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT.

Fix 9: Change launcher settings (Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT-specific)

1. Launch Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT.
2. If you’re able to launch the launcher, try the steps below.
3. Select “Options”, change the “Window Mode” option, and select “Play”.
   • If you’re using “Fullscreen”, try changing to “Windowed” or “Exclusive Fullscreen”.
   • If you’re using “Windowed”, try changing to “Fullscreen” or “Exclusive Fullscreen”.
   • If you’re using “Exclusive Fullscreen”, try changing to “Windowed” or “Fullscreen”.
4. Turn off FSR 3.0, Frame Generation, Dynamic Resolution Scaling.

Note: If you’ve disabled the launcher, you can enable it by navigating to your Steam Library > right-click “Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT” > Properties > Launch Options > add “–launch”.

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