Back 4 Blood is a brand new online zombie action multiplayer first-person shooter game. The game is a spiritual follow-up to the Left 4 Dead series and also from the same team behind the series. Therefore, many elements and gameplay of that series are available in Back 4 Blood. The game is from the developer studio, Turtle Rock Studios, and publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
The game is a revision of the zombie game genre for the developer team. Likewise, it is very similar in many elements and game mechanics to their previous Left 4 Dead games. The game is available on various platforms such as Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and also on Xbox Series X/S
Back 4 Blood is Expanding the Zombie Game Genre
The new game features a more expansive and deeper narrative than the Left 4 Dead franchise. Likewise, the new game brings dual focus on both the co-op gameplay as well as the story or narrative. Unlike the Left 4 Dead series’ primary focus on multiplayer matches, the new game is a more comprehensive experience for players. Likewise, the new game also introduces four main characters who have their own customization options, perks, abilities, and unique backstories.
Coming to the main topic of this article, many players are experiencing an issue in Back 4 Blood where the Easy Anti-Cheat startup completely crashes the game.
Crash Issue in Back 4 Blood
The game features an anti-cheat system in the form of Easy Anti-Cheat. Therefore, the system pops up with every fresh start of the game. When players boot up the game, the Easy Anti-Cheat screen pops up and starts loading. Likewise, the bar slowly fills up and then completely crashes the game.
Here are some complaints from players regarding this issue:
Workaround for the Crash Issue
There is currently a workaround for the issue for some players. The workaround is that when players start the game with the Epic Games Launcher running in the background, the game successfully boots up. Likewise, you can try out this workaround and see if it works for you.
Official Fixes to the Crash Issue in Back 4 Blood
A proper official fix for the crashing issue due to the Easy Anti-Cheat is coming soon. The devs are currently aware of the issue and are working on fixes.
You can read more info on the game here.
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