How to Resolve Manor Lords Launch Crashing Problems

Manor Lords has emerged as one of the more notable titles built on the Unreal Engine 5 platform, offering impressive performance and stability, which are crucial attributes for any modern strategy game. Equipped with a suite of advanced features and multiple upscalers, this game allows players to enhance both gameplay and visuals. However, being in early access means that with every significant update, some issues can arise. If you’re facing crashing problems upon launching Manor Lords, don’t worry; several solutions may help you resolve the issue quickly.

Troubleshooting Manor Lords Launch Crashes

As of Patch 4, Manor Lords may experience misidentification by certain third-party antivirus software, causing an unexpected crash at launch. This common problem particularly affects players using Avast antivirus.

Manor Lords Crash Error Screenshot — Image courtesy of Prima Games

To remedy this situation, add the game’s installation directory to your antivirus exceptions or exclusions list. For some antivirus solutions, marking the quarantined file, specifically the ManorLords-Win64-Shipping.exe executable, as safe can also resolve the crash.

Accessing the installation folder is straightforward via Steam:

Right-click on Manor Lords in your Steam library
Select Manage, then click on Browse local files

\steamapps\common\Manor Lords

After adding the folder to the exclusion list, it’s advisable to verify the game files. This process ensures any necessary files that may have been accidentally deleted or quarantined by your antivirus are recovered:

Launch Steam and head to your Library
Right-click on Manor Lords and choose Properties
In the Installed Files tab, click Verify integrity of game files

Verifying Game Files Screenshot — Image courtesy of Prima Games

After completing these steps, you should find that Manor Lords launches smoothly. This method is particularly effective for players who didn’t encounter this issue before the latest patch.

If you’re a newcomer to Manor Lords and have already tried the aforementioned steps without success, consider the following troubleshooting tips to ensure your system is optimized:

Update DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributables (Highly Recommended)
Ensure Windows is updated to the latest version
Update your GPU Drivers: For NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel
If you have an Intel 13th or 14th-gen processor, updating your BIOS is essential.
Switch to your dedicated GPU if you’re gaming on a laptop.