One of the most frustrating bugs in any game is not being able to play it. That’s the issue users who are experiencing the “crash on startup” error in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak are facing. The error does exactly what it sounds like—crashes your game just as you try and start it. Here’s the fix.
Fixing ‘crash on startup’ in MHR Sunbreak
The first step is to verify your installation. The error is sometimes caused by an issue with the game not installing properly. Remember, you’ll need Monster Hunter Rise to have installed correctly and updated to play Monster Hunter Rise. On Nintendo Switch, you can reinstall a game purchased on the Nintendo eShop by navigating to yourUser Iconin the top-right corner of the shop settings and clickingRedownload. Navigate to Monster Hunter Rise and reinstall the game.
On Steam, this is even easier.Right-clickthe game in Steam and pressProperties. Navigate toLocal Filesand clickVerify integrity of game files. Alternatively, you can right-click the game and clickUninstalland thenReinstallthe game. However, verify you back up any saves before doing this, as it could delete your save data.
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Update your Graphics Drivers
The next step is to see if there’s an issue with any of your graphics drivers. On PC, you’ll need to make sure your graphics card is fully up to date with its display drivers. To make sure your drivers are up to date, access theDevice Manageron your computer. Selectdisplay adaptersand find your graphics card. You should see an option to update your drivers. ClickSearch automatically for driversto download the latest ones for your computer. Some graphics cards will have their own interfaces for downloading drivers, in which case, you should use these for updating your drivers.
Miscellaneous troubleshooting
If all these fail, your best option is patience.Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreakreleased Jun 13, 2025, and the Capcom team is likely fast at work developing fixes for numerous bugs and issues with the game if you’re reading this close to launch.
For more Monster Hunter Rise info and troubleshooting, check outHow to prepare for Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreakon Pro Game Guides.
