Rocket League is lots of fun when it starts ok. However, players often report Rocket League doesn’t start on their Windows PCs. This is what one player reported in a Steam post, “When I click to play Rocket League, it either says the game is already running or it says it’s loading, and then that box disappears, and it doesn’t load up.” Other Rocket League players report seeing error messages with codes. These are some confirmed ways to fix Rocket League not launching on a Windows 11/10 PC.
Delete the Webcache Folders for Epic Games Launcher
Deleting the webcache folders for the Epic Games software has worked for players. Erasing that folder clears the Epic Games Launcher cache. You can delete the webcache folder like this.
- Start the Run dialog, an accessory you can activate with a Windows logo + R key combination.
- Enter a %localappdata% command into Run and click OK.
- Click on the EpicGamesLauncher > Saved subfolders to open them.
- Right-click on the webcache folder to select a Delete context menu option.
The webcache folder
- Erase the webcache_4147 and webcache_4430 folders if you can see those subfolders.
Erase the Cache Folder for Rocket League
Rocket League also has a cache folder that can sometimes include corrupted data. Erasing that cache can also sometimes resolve RL startup issues. This is how you can delete Rocket League’s cache.
- Go into File Explorer (accessible with the Windows logo + E hotkey) and navigate to this folder: DocumentsMy GamesRocket LeagueTAGame.
- Click the Cache folder with the mouse’s right button to select Delete.
The Cache folder
- Select to restart Windows 11 or 10 from the Start menu.
Verify the Rocket League Files
To verify a game means to run a repair scan of its files. Epic Games and Steam incorporate Verify troubleshooting options that check for and repair corrupted game files. You can select to verify Rocket Launcher by following the instructions in these Steam support and Epic help webpages.
The Verify button
Rename the Rocket League Data Folder
Renaming the Rocket League data folder is a widely confirmed way to fix Rocket League not launching. Try renaming that folder as follows.
- Open the Explorer folder navigator and click Documents > My Games.
- Right-click the Rocket League folder to select File Explorer’s Rename context menu option.
- Change the folder’s name to Rocket League OLD and press Enter.
- Try starting Rocket League after renaming the folder.
Add the Rocket League Game File to Your Firewall’s Allowed List
Rocket League is a multiplayer game for which server connectivity is essential. So, make sure your PC’s firewall isn’t blocking that game. Add Rocket League to Windows Defender Firewall’s allowed list, as instructed within this Microsoft support page, if the game isn’t already on it. The Public and Private checkboxes for Rocket League in the firewall’s allowed list must also be checked (selected).
The Allowed apps firewall
Also, add Rocket League to the allowed list of any third-party firewalls on your PC. If your PC has a third-party antivirus utility installed on it, look through its tabs to see if it incorporates a firewall component.
Turn Off Controlled Folder Access
Controlled folder access is a Windows 11/10 security feature that prevents software from accessing protected folders. A few players confirmed they were able to fix Rocket League not launching by turning off controlled folder access. So, try disabling that feature if it’s enabled on your PC. These are the steps for disabling the controlled folder access feature.
- Double-click on the shield system tray icon to open Windows Security.
- Click on Virus threat protection > Manage ransomware protection.
The Manage ransomware protection option
- Toggle off the Controlled folder access setting.
The Controlled folder access option
Run Rocket League in Compatibility Mode With Fullscreen Optimization Disabled
- Open the Rocket League installation folder within the File Explorer window.
- Next, click on the Binaries and Win64 subfolders inside the Rocket League installation directory.
- Right-click the RocketLeague EXE (application) file that starts the game to select Properties.
- Select Compatibility within the RocketLeague Properties window.
The Run this program in compatibility mode option
- Click Run this program in compatibility mode and select the Windows 7 platform.
- Select Disable fullscreen optimizations to set that option.
- Press Apply to save all selected compatibility settings.
- Click on the window’s OK button.
Set a Novid Launch Option for Rocket League
The -novid -nomovie launch parameter will disable video and animated startup sequences that can sometimes crash Rocket League at launch. You can set that Rocket League launch option within Epic Games by selecting the Additional Command Line Arguments box as follows.
- Start the Epic Games Launcher software.
- Click on the round user menu button at the top right of Epic Games.
- Select Settings to access options for Epic Games.
The Settings menu option
- Scroll down and click on Rocket League.
- Click the Additional Command Line Arguments checkbox for Rocket League.
- Type -novid -nomovie inside the text box.
The Additional Command Line Arguments checkbox
- Click Settings at the top of the Epic Games window to go back.
Other Possible Ways to Fix Rocket League Not Launching
There are still numerous other possible ways to fix Rocket League not launching beyond those outlined above. Try applying these troubleshooting methods if Rocket League still doesn’t start:
- Delete the d3d9.dll file within the Win32 in Rocket League’s installation folder.
- Reinstall Rocket League with Epic Games or Steam.
- Turn off the overlay feature within Steam.
- Update your video card’s graphics driver.
- Install or repair Visual C++ Redistributable runtime libraries by downloading and running the Visual Studio 2015-2022 package from this Microsoft page.
Many players have fixed Rocket League not starting with the possible resolutions outlined above. So, it’s quite likely one could also fix Rocket League not launching on your Windows 11/10 PC. However, you can contact Rocket League’s help service by clicking Contact Use on this Epic page if those potential fixes aren’t enough.
