XBox Game Pass PC no longer launching most games that it once did.

Discus and support XBox Game Pass PC no longer launching most games that it once did. in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; [img] When I go to launch certain games from the game pass that once launched with no issue, they show the loading splash screen, state launching... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by solthar, Feb 24, 2023.

  1. solthar
    solthar Guest

    XBox Game Pass PC no longer launching most games that it once did.



    XBox Game Pass PC no longer launching most games that it once did. [​IMG]


    When I go to launch certain games from the game pass that once launched with no issue, they show the loading splash screen, state launching game in the bottom right of it, and then they just close with no error message. I have tried installing and launching various games that I have bought on Steam in order to troubleshoot, and while they work with no issues on Steam, they just show the loading splash screen and then close on xbox game pass. I should note that the initial launch of every game does ask me to log in and authorize access like it should, which I do with no issues.

    Some games that I've tried launching with no success;

    • Atomic Heart
    • Hi-Fi Rush
    • Deep Rock Galactic
    • Monster Hunter Rise
    One random game that works for some odd reason;

    • Garden Story
    PC info:

    • Windows 10 Home, version: 22H2
    • AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
    • 32 GB Ram
    • ASUS ROG GeForce GTX 1080 TI, been with me through two rebuilds though might have to replace it soon, still handles most games great!
    Here's my network info from the companion app;


    XBox Game Pass PC no longer launching most games that it once did. [​IMG]


    Some steps that I have taken;

    • Restore from previous state
    • Uninstall and reinstall games
    • Uninstall and reinstall Xbox App
    • Uninstall and reinstall Xbox Gaming Services
    • Repair/Restore of Gaming Services
    • Repair/Restore of Xbox App
    • Ran WSReset
    • Fully updating Windows 10, including optional updates
    • Updating nVidia drivers to latest version
    • Uninstalling, rebooting, installing nvidia drivers, rebooting.
    • Updating all hardware drivers to latest version
    • Creating a new admin account, installing xbox and games there.
    • Creating a VM and doing the same, basically a clean install.
    • Set both Microsoft Store and XBox Store to offline permissions
    • the Powershell "get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers" and "start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN" trick
    • Note: Pc is literally plugged directly into the internet bypassing the router and using a static IP for troubleshooting purposes.
    • Disabled and uninstalled all anti-virus, VPN, and proxies.
    • Windows defender reset to defaults.
    • Rebooted after every step.
    • Manually setting date/time.
    • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth
    • Removing GamingServices abd GamingServicesNet from the registry
    • Basically all the network resets and troubleshooting you can think off
    Basically, stuff works when not using xbox app and doesn't work when using it. I am guessing its an AUTH issue, but without being able to view any sort of logs for the app it's difficult to troubleshoot without busting out wireshark, though that may be next.

    :)
     
    solthar, Feb 24, 2023
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  2. Behemothrex Win User

    Games no longer launch Xbox games pass pc

    Well wouldn't you know it, a patch dropped last night and miraculously everything works fine.

    I mean troubleshooting 101, you don't change your system, its not your problem.

    But overall I would rather have it working than not, so hopefully it keeps working and they don't break it again.

    Hope this helps others with the same issue.
  3. PalmettoBling Win User

    Games no longer launch Xbox games pass pc

    @Behemothrex I understand you're frustrated, I get it, but we're just trying to help troubleshoot. We're community members just trying to help.

    Are you trying to launch them from the Xbox App or directly from your Start Menu?

    Also you mention that this isn't across all games in the service, but those that might have higher system requirements; that would make me want to shift focus from troubleshooting the App or Game Pass for PC service, to troubleshooting your system and configuration.
    What graphics card do you have? Would you be willing to run "dxdiag.exe" and let us know version your display drivers are under the Display tab? The important information to compare would be DirectX version, system memory, video or display memory, processor,
    and graphics card name and manufacturer.

    Again, we're trying to help, I don't work for MS, and have absolutely no dog if you subscribe or not. I'm enjoying the service and having a blast playing titles I hadn't had a chance to play such as The Messenger, Into the Breach, and Slay the Spire. Just
    trying to help you have fun.
  4. PalmettoBling Win User

    Games no longer launch Xbox games pass pc

    You can reset the App by going to Settings > Apps > Xbox (Beta) and press the "Advanced options" link and then scroll down a bit and hit the "Reset" button, which will reset the app.

    Can you provide some more details on what happens when you try to launch the game? Does nothing happen? Does it start to load and then crash? And how are you trying to launch the games? Directly from the start menu, or from the App itself?

    Also, please note that the app is in Beta still, highlighted by the name of the app "Xbox (Beta)". If you have constructive ideas for feedback on how to improve the experience and service, you can do so at the Xbox Feedback site, or directly from the app,
    by clicking on your profile icon in the top right and selecting "Feedback".
  5. OilyFoil2 Win User

    Games no longer launch Xbox games pass pc

    And how do you do that exactly?
  6. Mihael Širka Win User

    Games no longer launch Xbox games pass pc

    I click on play, the Xbox app minimises and nothing happens. There is no process from The Outer Worlds in the task manager, nothing.
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