The Trails games series is a part of the popular Legend of Heroes franchise, developed by Nihon Falcon. This series of action/RPG games has been a fan favorite around the world. Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie has been one of the grandest titles in the series ever since it came out in 2020. Although two more games were released in 2021 and 2022, respectively (Kuro No Kiseki and Kuro No Kiseki II), it didn’t put a dent in the popularity of Trails into Reverie. However, like every other game, Trails into Reverie isn’t absolutely free from errors. With the game’s recent global release on the Windows platform, players have been troubled by the not launching error. If you’ve been facing this issue in the game, keep reading this article to find out the possible workarounds.
In a discussion thread on the Steam Community forum, a player named Luckycharms mentioned that despite hitting the Play button, they just couldn’t access the game. This has happened to several players lately. So how can you counter this bug in the game and start having a smoother gaming experience once again? Well, we have listed all the possible workarounds that can fix this error.
How to Fix Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie Not Launching Error
If you’re facing this problem in the game, the first thing that you need to try is to restart your PC. However, if this error is a recurring one, try the following workarounds.
Verify the game files
The first workaround you should try is verifying your game files, as corrupt or missing files can trigger this error. Follow these instructions to complete this task –
- Go to Steam, and open your Library.
- Locate Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie from the list of installed games, and right-click on it.
- From the drop-down menu, click on Properties, and then select Local Files.
- Locate the Verify integrity of game files option, and click on it.
Now, Steam will run a check and replace all the corrupt or missing game files from the game’s installation directory. Once the process is complete, launch the game and see if the issue persists.
Update GPU drivers
An outdated graphics driver can also trigger the not launching error. Follow these steps to update your GPU drivers –
- Press the Windows+ X keys together to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Click on Device Manager, and then locate and select Display Adapters.
- Locate the dedicated GPU (the one you’re currently using) from the list, and right-click on it.
- From the drop-down menu, click on Update Driver.
- Now, select the “Search automatically for drivers” option, and wait for the process to complete.
Similarly, you can also update your GPU drivers by visiting the official website of your GPU manufacturer. Otherwise, you can find the pending updates in the support software of your GPU.
Download the Visual C++ Redistributable files
Now, most of the players have noted that downloading the Visual C++ Redistributable files has fixed the problem for them. So, you can visit Microsoft’s official website to download the latest Visual C++ files on your PC. Some players mentioned that when they tried to launch the game, the error prompt said that the Msvcr100.dll file was missing. This is a component of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Service Pack 1. You should note that downloading the Service Pack 4 hasn’t helped the players in this context, and you should only opt for SP1 for this bug. Also, for some reason, players needed to download all three downloadable files from this pack for the error to be fixed. So, make sure to download all three files (vcredist_x86.exe, vcredist_ia64.exe, and vcredist_x64.exe), install them, and run the game.
Restart Steam client
As shared by a developer with the username- philgxi, restarting your Steam client can solve the Trails into Reverie not launching error. Follow the below-mentioned steps to do this:
- Open the Steam client and click on the option that reads Steam. You can find it in the top-left corner of the menu bar.
- From the list of options, click on Exit. This will close the Steam client for you. If you get any on-screen instructions, follow them accordingly to close the app.
- Launch the client again, and input your login credentials (if you are logged out) to log into your Steam account. Then, launch the game using the Steam launcher and see if it solves the error.
Update Windows
Updating your Windows OS to the latest version can also fix this issue. So, if you haven’t done so in a long time, consider doing so to get rid of the error.
So this is how you can solve the Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie not launching error. If the problem persists, you don’t need to worry, as the same developer has explained that they’ve identified the reasons behind this error and are working to solve it. Thus, an official fix should be released sooner than you think. Until then, for more gaming-related content, keep reading DigiStatement!
