6 Ways to Fix Arena Breakout Infinite Not Launching on a Windows PC

Arena Breakout Infinite is a relatively new tactical first-person shooter game that has recently become available on Steam. Some players are reporting Arena Breakout Infinite startup issues. For instance, a player’s Reddit post reported this: “I just downloaded the game (Arena Breakout Infinite), I try to launch it, but when the loading thing happens, it just gets me back to the launcher.” This is how you can fix Arena Breakout Infinite not launching on Windows PCs.

Verify the Arena Breakout Infinite Files

Running a verification scan for Arena Breakout Infinite will scan for corrupted game files and repair any detected. Verifying files for any game is straightforward and always worth trying as a troubleshooting starting point. These Steam support and Epic help pages explain how users can select the Verify options within those gaming clients.

The Verify integrity of game files option

Reinstall the Anti-Cheat Software for Breakout

Players have confirmed that reinstalling the AntiCheatExpert can fix Arena Breakout Infinite from not launching. Arena Breakout Infinite probably won’t start if there are any issues with the AntiCheatExpert software required for playing it. So, trying to reinstall the AntiCheatExpert software like this:

1. Open Steam’s Library tab and right-click Arena Breakout Infinite to select Manage > Browse local files. If you’re an Epic user, click the menu button for Arena Breakout within the Library tab to select Manage > Open Install location.
2. Next, navigate to a ABInfinite > Binaries > Win64 > AntiCheatExpert > ACE-Setup64 subfolder from the installation directory.
3. Double-click on the ACE-Setup64 file to run it.
   
   

   The AntiCheatExpert file

4. Then, select Yes to uninstall the anti-cheat software.
5. Then, start the Arena Breakout Infinite game. Arena Breakout will automatically reinstall the required AntiCheatExpert software when starting.

Clear the Movies Folder

Some players say clearing the Movies folder can fix Arena Breakout Infinite from not launching. Applying this potential resolution is especially recommended for fixing Arena Breakout black screen startup issues. This is how you can clear the Movies folder:

1. Open the installation folder for Arena Breakout as instructed for the first step of resolution one.
2. Next, open the ABInfinite > Content > Movies subfolders in the game’s installation directory.
3. Select all files in the Movies folder by pressing Ctrl + A.
   
   

   The Movies folder

4. Click Delete to erase the selected movie files.

Set a Dedicated Graphics Card

A few players have managed to fix Arena Breakout Infinite not launching by setting that game to run with a dedicated NVIDIA or AMD GPU. This potential remedy is only relevant for PCs that have two graphics cards. If your PC has two GPUs, try setting a dedicated graphics card in Windows 11/10 like this:

1. Click the text box or button for the search tool on the taskbar.
2. Enter graphics settings and select the matching result in the search tool.
3. Next, click Add desktop app (or Browse) to select the Arena Breakout Infinite EXE game file.
4. Click the Add option.
5. Next, click the drop-down menu for Arena Breakout Infinite game in graphics settings to select High Performance. In Windows 10, select Options > High Performance > Save.
   
   

   The graphics settings

Close the MSI Afterburner Background App

Is the MSI Afterburner overclocking app installed on your PC? If it is, try closing that background app before starting the game to ensure it can’t cause any program conflicts. This is how you close MSI Afterburner:

1. Click a clear area of your taskbar with the right mouse button to select Task Manager.
2. Select MSI Afterburner within the Processes tab.
   
   

   The End task option in Task Manager

3. Next, click the End task button.

Disable All Overlays

Overlays are features that provide additional gaming options when activated, which software like Steam, Discord, MSI Afterburner (RivaTuner), and GeForce Experience include. If you have any apps with overlays, try disabling those features. Turn off the overlay settings within software packages that include them.

The In-Game Overlay option in GeForce Experience

Other Possible Ways to Fix Arena Breakout Infinite Not Launching

If Arena Breakout Infinite still doesn’t launch, don’t give up on the troubleshooting. These extra potential fixes might also work for some players:

• Set the Arena Breakout Infinite game to run with administrator rights from its installation folder.
• Reinstall the Arena Breakout game.
• Add the Arena Breakout installation folder to the Windows Security or third-party antivirus exclusion lists.
• Disconnect all unneeded peripherals from your PC, such as gamepads, joysticks, steering wheels, Razer Tartarus, and USB hubs.

I hope a potential resolution above fixes Arena Breakout Infinite from not launching on your PC. Arena Breakout Infinite also has a help service where you can ask for more troubleshooting methods that might fix the game not starting. You can send a help ticket to the game’s technical support service by clicking Contact Us on this page.