7 Ways to Fix Black Myth: Wukong Won’t Start on Windows PC

Black Myth: Wukong has received rave reviews since its release, but some players are unable to play this addictive action RPG due to launch issues. For example, one player’s Reddit post described the following: Black myth Startup problem like this: “I open Steam > select Black Myth: Wukong > the game icon appears in the system tray > it closes.“Other players have reported a black screen launch issue for this game. Players cannot play Black myth regardless of why the startup fails. Here’s how you can fix the problem Black Myth: Wukong does not start on Windows 11/10 PCs.

Check Black Myth game files

Start your troubleshooting by checking Black myths Game files. This is a recommended possible solution for game launch issues as the check can repair corrupted or missing game files. To scan, follow the steps in the Steam verification guide Black Myth: Wukong. This help page contains verification instructions for Epic users.

Set a DirectX 11 boot option

Players have confirmed that setting a DirectX 11 launch option can help Black Myth: Wukong doesn’t start. You can also try setting a DirectX 12 boot option if DX11 doesn’t work. How to set DirectX startup options Black myth via Steam.

1. Launch Steam and go into it library Tab.
2. Right click Black Myth: Wukong (in the sidebar) to choose from Characteristics.
3. Entrance -dx11 inside Startup options on the Generally Tab.
4. Try starting Black myth with the -dx11 Start option set for it.
   

   The -dx11 startup option

5. If the game still doesn’t start, try typing -dx12 (for DirectX 12) in Startup options Box for Black myth.

Epic Games users can apply this potential solution by clicking the User Profile > button Settings. Click Black Myth: Wukong to expand and select the options for this game Additional command line arguments. Then enter –d3d11 in the command line field.

Launch Black Myth’s launcher with administrative privileges from its folder

Some players have made a breakthrough Black Myth: Wukong by running the game’s launcher with administrator privileges from the installation folder. That will give Black myth full system rights to access what it needs. So try setting b1.exe to run with elevated privileges like this.

1. Press the button Windows Logo + E Hotkey for Explorer and navigate to a folder path “Program Files (x86)” > “Steam” > “Steamapps” > “General” > “BlackMythWukong”.
2. Right-click the B1 file and select Characteristics.
3. Choose compatibility And Run this program as administrator Setting on this tab.
   

   The Run this program as administrator option

4. To save the selected admin option, select Apply > OK.
5. Double-click the B1 file that you set to run with administrative privileges.

If that doesn’t work, try setting b1-Win64-Shipping to run as administrator by repeating the instructions above for this file. You can find this file in the Steam > Steamapps > Common > BlackMythWukong > B1 > Binaries > Win64 folder. Then double-click b1-Win64-Shipping to start the game.

Set Black Myth to run in compatibility mode

Another confirmed possible solution Black Myth: Wukong If you don’t start, the game will be set to run in compatibility mode. The game has a compatibility mode option that you can select when launching via Steam. Select the Play Black Myth: Wukong (Compatibility Mode) option after clicking play.

If you don’t see this pop-up option, right-click Black Myth: Wukong in Steam and select Characteristics. Click on the drop-down menu Generally Tab to choose from Black Myth: Wukong (Compatibility Mode).

Alternatively, you can set the compatibility mode for the b1.exe file. To do this, open the BlackMythWukong installation folder and right-click the b1 file to select it Characteristics. Choose compatibilityThe Run this program in compatibility mode Checkboxes and Windows 7 in the drop down menu. Click Apply to save selected options and OK leave.

Select power saving mode

Some players had to fix the problem Black Myth: Wukong don’t start, say, selection Energy saving mode worked for them. Power Saver Mode is a power-saving control panel setting that reduces PC performance. Here’s how you can select this setting.

1. Press the button Windows Logo button + Rtype powercfg.cpl in “Run” and click OK.
2. Choose Energy saver if you can see this option. If you don’t see this option, create a new power plan by following the next steps.
3. Click Create a power plan.
4. Select the Energy saver Radio button.
   

   The “Energy Saving” radio button.

5. Press Next carry on.
6. Click Create to add the plan.
7. Select the power plan you just created.

Clear Steam’s download cache

Clearing Steam’s download cache can sometimes prevent games from launching with Valve’s client software. Applying this potential fix will clear junk data and allow Steam to rebuild a new download cache. Visit the Clear Download Cache Steam page to learn how to apply this solution.

Disable third-party antivirus programs

Players have confirmed that third-party antivirus/malware software flags prevent this Black Myth: Wukong from starting on their PCs. Malwarebytes and Avira Antivirus are two security apps that have been confirmed to have this. However, other third-party antivirus apps can also flag legitimate software.

Is there a third-party antivirus app on your PC? In this case, try temporarily disabling antivirus before running it Black myth. To do this, right-click the antivirus logo on the taskbar to select a setting to turn off or disable Antivirus Shield.

If this works, then you know that your antivirus app is causing the startup problem. Uninstalling the antivirus software ensures that it is never compromised Black myth. Alternatively, add the Black myth Add the game to the exclusion list if you prefer not to uninstall the security app.

Other possible ways to fix Black Myth: Wukong won’t start

There are other potential fixes you can apply to resolve this Black Myth: Wukong doesn’t start. If the game still won’t launch, try these additional possible resolutions.

• If your PC has dual GPUs, make sure your dedicated NVIDIA/AMD graphics card is set to Black Myth.
• Disable overlays in Steam, GeForce Experience, Discord and other background apps.
• Download and install the latest driver for your GPU (graphics processing unit).
• Reinstall Black myth on another drive or partition if possible. For example, reinstall it on the C: drive if the game is installed on an external D: drive.

There’s a good chance that one of the troubleshooting methods above will help Black Myth: Wukong does not start on your PC. There are no guarantees, but some of the potential fixes covered here are confirmed to be working by many players. If further potential fixes are needed, try sending a message to

**@ga*****.cn











Email address provided on the Black Myth player support page.