Fix Palworld Black Screen on Launch Error

If you are stuck on a black screen in Palworld on launch, you are not alone. One of the most anticipated games this January has just entered early access. However, as it is usually the game, there are quite a few technical problems for players at launch. One such issue is the infamous Palworld black screen on the start-up. Why is this happening, and is there a way to fix it? Read on as we provide a simple and working solution.

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Palworld Black Screen on Launch Fix
Palworld Black Screen on Launch Fix

How to Fix Palworld Stuck on Black Screen – Working Solution

There’s nothing more infuriating than when you finally get a chance to play a game you’ve been hyped about for so long, only to be welcomed by a black screen. And that’s what many players are currently experiencing with Palworld, the Pokemon-inspired crafting survival game. When launching the game on PC game pass, it gives me a prompt about the game is not finished yet,” says Reddit user Due-Finish7224. “Then I am just hit with a black screen.” And it seems that this happens on all platforms, as players are reporting a similar issue on Steam. “When I launch the game, I get the first load, which lasts 5 seconds and nothing. Black screen. I have more than enough config to run it,” shares his experience Steam user Chelds.

So, why is this happening, and is there a way to be fixed? Discord user Tanner shared his fix that seems to work for everyone, as many other players are reporting that they have been able to fix the Palworld Black Screen on Launch issue with his solution. Hence, we think that his solution will work for you as well. Thus, here’s what you need to do:

  • Head to the game’s installation location on your PC. (On Steam, right-click on the game, head to “Manage”, and then “Browse Local Files”.
  • Once there, right-click on the launcher file.
  • From the menu, under “Compatibility”, check these two options: “Disable Fullscreen Optimizations” and “Run as administrator”.
  • Restart Steam and launch the game again.
  • Enjoy playing Palworld!
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