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Fix for game not launching (cache issue)

By SpiraTech

Fix for anyone stuck launching this game

Issue description:
Game never launches.
The process will stay running in task manager and Steam thinks the game is running but no new window appears.

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Fix for game not launching (cache issue)

I found a fix for anyone stuck launching this game like I was.

Issue description:
Game never launches.
After investigating it seems the game is in some kind of shader cache writing loop for 10-15 mins+ (forever probs).
The process will stay running in task manager and Steam thinks the game is running but no new window appears.

Solution:
Delete the three ushaderprecache cache files located here:
%localappdata%\Indiana\Saved
Or if the above location doesn't work:
C:\Users\yournamehere\AppData\Local\Indiana\Saved

Delete all files located here (or at least the folders modified on the date of attempted launch):
%localappdata%\D3DSCache
Or if the above location doesn't work:
C:\Users\yournamehere\AppData\Local\D3DSCache

The game then launches instantly and runs great.

I hope this helps.

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AnimatorJack 22 Oct @ 5:10pm

Just wanted to chime in and say this got me past the ctd at startup, and along to "out of video memory"

The solution to that for me was setting "run as admin" and "compatibility mode - Windows 7" for the TheOuterWorldsSpacersChoiceEdition.exe

for me it's located at located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Outer Worlds Spacer's Choice

This time when I started it up It sat on a black screen while my performance monitor said it was using 70-90% cpu for like 5 mins
(building d3d cache maybe?)

It's been running fine since

SpiraTech [author] 31 Jul @ 8:44am

@nerd Necko you just need to open file explorer and copy and paste these addresses in. Alternatively you can press CTRL + R and copy and paste these addresses in and press enter to automatically open the file locations.

[RG] FrozeOne 31 Jul @ 4:22am

Found the issue maybe it helps someone... had to rename the file for VR launch so it can launch non VR:
X:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\The Outer Worlds Spacer's Choice\Engine\Binaries\ThirdParty\OpenXR\win64

[RG] FrozeOne 31 Jul @ 4:05am

Sadly both does not work for me any other idea? Normal edition starts fine, Spacer not. Just in the Task Manager its there but does nothing

Nerd Necko 30 Jul @ 10:58pm

i am struggling to understand this guide due to me being kinda new to pc shit. Could someone explain a tiny bit more in depth how to do this? ie. How to even access the right files because i keep running myself in circles trying to find it

SpiraTech [author] 23 Jun @ 3:12am

Many thanks @atramors671 I have updated the guide to include that.

Atramors671.TTV 22 Jun @ 4:34pm

@spiratech, pro tip: if you type %localappdata% in your run dialogs (win+r key) it'll open explorer straight to the 'appdata\local' folder.

SpiraTech [author] 22 May @ 4:30am

Yeah I have to do this occasionally, I'm not sure if it's after a graphics driver update or something else, I'll try and keep an eye on it, but I have picked up other games recently. I've still got to finish this one :).

Also to note, you might get away with just doing the first step and not the 2nd deletion of "C:\Users\yournamehere\AppData\Local\Indiana\Saved" part.

Jack Meta 21 May @ 4:49pm

Editing my post. This allowed me to start up once with the issue fixed, but subsequent starts went back to 5min black screen before I could play. Super annoying. Issue came out of nowhere, not really sure why it happened after 30hrs of no issues.

DragonPrime Inc. 3 May @ 3:09pm

found possible fix for people who crash with the error out of memory play the game full screen window mode....sense i did this i have not had any problems sense....not sure if this helps but it worth try :D:steamhappy:

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