Windows 10: SOME games black screen on launch

The games I know of in particular are dark souls 2, planet crafters, and street fighter 4 though there are probably other titles that don't work. Also Graveyard Keeper runs it's two logos before also black screening permanently as well. Games I do know work are borderlands 2, btd6, palworld, and many others. I've updated my graphics drivers, I've uninstalled and reinstalled some of the games, and I've restarted my laptop. None of the above have worked. I can't see the game at all but I can hear it. Streamed it to a friend and they can see the screen but I can't. When the screen goes black, it

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Game black screen when I launch my game.

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how to fix Black screen on game launch

Hi, Jose Merced

Welcome to the MicroSoft Community.



Experiencing a black screen when launching games can be frustrating. Here are a few potential solutions to try:

1. Update Graphics Drivers: Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can cause issues with game launches. Visit the website of your graphics card manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) and download the latest drivers for your specific graphics card model.
   
2. Verify Game Files: If the issue persists with multiple games, it's worth verifying the integrity of the game files. Steam, for example, provides a feature to verify the integrity of game files. Go to your game library, right-click on the game, select "Properties," go to the "Local Files" tab, and click on "Verify Integrity of Game Files." This will compare your game files with the official versions and repair any corrupted files.
   
3. Disable Fullscreen Optimization: Some users have reported that disabling fullscreen optimization can resolve black screen issues. Right-click on the game's executable file or shortcut, select "Properties," go to the "Compatibility" tab, and check the box for "Disable fullscreen optimizations." Click "Apply" and then launch the game again.
   
4. Adjust Graphics Settings: Try lowering the graphics settings within the game. Sometimes, high graphics settings can overload the system and cause black screen issues. Reduce settings like resolution, texture quality, shadows, and anti-aliasing to see if it helps.
   
5. Check for Hardware Issues: It's possible that your hardware, such as the graphics card or monitor, may be causing the black screen. Ensure that your graphics card is properly seated in its slot and that all cables are securely connected. If possible, try connecting your monitor to a different port or using a different cable to rule out any hardware-related issues.
   

If none of these solutions work, it may be helpful to contact the game's support team for further assistance. They may have specific troubleshooting steps or patches available for known issues.



If there is anything not clear or I can't understand your problem, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

how to fix Black screen on game launch

Every time I load a game my screen goes black here's the most i can describe of the problem. I launch my pc and everything is working fine i go into browsers even start streaming and everything is fine when i load games like Minecraft or Fortnite before it gets to the loading screen I'm talking about when it launches it goes black I have the option to tab out which I've tried but it just continues the black screen unless I exit the game after i exit the game the screen returns to it's former self.