How to Fix Star Citizen Launcher Loop

TLDRLearn how to fix the launcher loop issue in Star Citizen by running it as administrator and adding it as an exception in Windows Defender.

Key insights

🔧Running the Star Citizen launcher as administrator can help resolve the loop issue.

🛡️Adding Star Citizen as an exception in Windows Defender can prevent crashes during launch.

📁Deleting the 64 folder in the Star Citizen installation directory and verifying the game can also fix the loop problem.

🚀After applying the suggested fixes, you should be able to launch Star Citizen without any issues.

🙏Thank you for watching and I hope this video helps you resolve the Star Citizen launcher loop problem.

Q&A

How do I fix the Star Citizen launcher loop?

You can try running the launcher as administrator, adding Star Citizen as an exception in Windows Defender, or deleting the 64 folder in the game's installation directory.

Why does the launcher keep looping?

The launcher may loop due to certain system security settings or conflicts. Running it as administrator and adding it as an exception can help resolve the issue.

Will deleting the 64 folder affect my game?

Deleting the 64 folder is a troubleshooting step to fix the launcher loop, but it won't affect your game. After deleting it, you can verify the game files to restore any missing files.

Are there any other solutions to the launcher loop problem?

Apart from the solutions mentioned in this video, you can also try disabling any third-party antivirus or firewall software temporarily.

Can I consult support for the launcher loop issue?

If the suggested solutions in this video don't work, you can contact the official Star Citizen support for further assistance. They may have specific troubleshooting steps for your situation.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Some people reported being stuck in a launcher loop with Star Citizen.

00:04Running the launcher as administrator is the first solution to try.

00:08Adding Star Citizen as an exception in Windows Defender can help prevent crashes during launch.

01:01If the issue persists, deleting the 64 folder in the game installation directory and verifying the game can fix the problem.

02:00After applying the suggested fixes, you should be able to launch Star Citizen without any issues.

02:36Thank you for watching, and I hope this video helps you resolve the Star Citizen launcher loop problem.