What should I do if the game fails to launch after displaying the "Preparing to Launch" message?

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If you are having trouble launching the game, please follow the steps listed below.

 

1. Update Windows

  • Click the Windows button in the bottom-left → Go to Windows Settings → Go to Updates & Security → Update Windows to the latest version.

2. Update your drivers

  • Keep your graphics card and system drivers updated to their latest versions.

3. Verify game file integrity

  • Go to your Steam Library → Right-click the game → Go to Properties → Go to Installed Files → Select [Verify integrity of game files].

4. Disable non-essential software

  • Running software which interferes with Steam may prevent the game from properly launching.
  • Disable Discord, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, and any other background applications that generate overlays or have high memory usage.

5. Check system requirements

  • Check if your PC specifications meet the system requirements for inZOI.

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