Without an iota of doubt, PUBG (aka PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) is a top-notch battle royale game designed for gaming aficionados who love to take on a challenging death match. While the game never fails to please you with all the neat tricks, it has the habit of throwing tantrums like unexpected crashing, freezing, or failing to launch. For this very reason, I thought it would be great to jot down the best tips and tricks to fix PUBG not working on Windows 11 so that your gaming no longer suffers. Keep reading…
How to Fix PUBG Not Working on Windows 11
From aging hardware to outdated drivers to software bugs to malfunctioning servers, there are quite a few obstacles that you need to take on in order to make PUBG keep running smoothly.
1. Check System Requirements
To begin with, ensure that your PC is capable of running PUBG. Be sure your PC meets at least the minimum requirements:
Minimum PUBG Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 40 GB available space
Recommended PUBG Requirements
However, if you are craving for a much smoother experience, check out the following list of recommended requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 40 GB available space
These essential specs will go a long way in facilitating stable performance. Bear in mind that higher FPS or smoother gameplay requires a more capable capable GPU and CPU (such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or higher). Having a better SSD can also prove to be handy in reducing the loading times.
2. Run as Administrator
If PUBG is still malfunctioning on your PC or you are faced with permission issues, try running it as administrator.
- Just right-click on the PUBG icon and choose Run as administrator.
3. Verify Game Files (Steam)
If you’re using Steam, I would recommend you verify the game files.
- Head over to Steam > Library -> right-click on PUBG -> Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files.
- Now, let Steam check and repair any corrupted files.
4. Update Graphics Drivers
If your graphics drivers are not up-to-date, I suspect it’s the outdated drivers that are triggering the problem.
5. Disable Antivirus/Firewall Temporarily
If you have recently installed/activated an antivirus service or firewall, there is a high chance that it might be blocking the game.
- As of now, it would be better to disable it temporarily and check if PUBG has begun to work as usual. If it resolves the issue, make sure to add PUBG as an exception in your security software.
6. Close Background Applications
If there are too many resource-intensive applications running without any restrictions, they might be causing the problem.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to launch the Task Manager on your PC.
- Now, select each unnecessary application in the left sidebar and hit End task at the top.
7. Check PUBG’s Servers
If PUBG continues to malfunction on your Windows device, check if there’s any issue with PUBG’s servers. Go to PUBG’s social media pages or forums to find out if the game’s servers are running as usual or embroiled in some technical issues.
8. Update DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributables
- Should the problem persist, make sure to download and install the latest versions of DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributables.
9. Launch in Compatibility Mode
For a handful of users, launching PUBG in the compatibility mode has worked in fixing the issue.
- Simply, right-click the PUBG icon > Properties > Compatibility tab.
- Now, you need to check “Run this program in compatibility mode” and choose Windows 8 or an earlier version.
- Then, hit the Apply -> OK.
- After that, launch the game to figure out whether or not the issue is gone.
10. Reinstall PUBG
- Can’t get the PUBG to work yet? No worries! Now, is the right time to uninstall PUBG from Steam, restart your Windows device, and then reinstall it.
Wrapping up…
I hope PUBG has begun to work as expected on your PC. Now that you have gotten the better of the issue, take the game for a long spin. But before diving into the details, feel free to shoot your thoughts in the comments below.
