: Unplug any gamepads, especially older DirectInput devices or DualSense controllers. Some users found the game crashed immediately if a controller was active during launch. Verify Game Files :
: Go to %AppData%\Roaming\A Plague Tale Requiem and delete the PSO cache and the game's config file. This often resets broken graphical settings like DLSS or Ray Tracing that might be causing the crash at the start menu. A Plague tale Requiem PC Launch Startup Crashes...
If is crashing on startup, it is likely due to corrupted local configuration files, incompatible controller drivers, or hardware bottlenecks . Quick Fixes : Unplug any gamepads, especially older DirectInput devices
: Right-click game > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files . This often resets broken graphical settings like DLSS
: Select game > ... (three dots) > Manage > Files > Verify and Repair . System & Hardware Settings [Requiem] Game keeps crashing upon start up : r/APlagueTale