Satisfactory 1.0 Crash on Launch, Unreal, Plugin and Fatal Error Explained
Satisfactory has encountered some technical difficulties since its full release with patch 1.0, including instant crashes, fatal errors, and missing executable for certain players. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try.
Satisfactory has officially left Early Access after a five-year journey, but its launch has been marred by technical difficulties, similar to many recent titles like Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 or Black Myth: Wukong. Players have reported issues ranging from language setting changes to crashes at startup and fatal errors. Let's explore some potential fixes to help resolve these problems.
- Satisfactory 1.0 – Missing Executable Error
- Satisfactory 1.0 – Plugin Error
- Satisfactory 1.0 – Errors and Crashes on Startup
- Satisfactory 1.0 – Unreal Error
Satisfactory 1.0 – Missing Executable Error
If after downloading and installing the new Satisfactory 1.0 update, you’re getting the Missing Executable Error massage, here’s what you need to do:
- Uninstall the game, and redownload it.
- After finish installing, verify your game files in the Steam App.
- Go to folder \Steam\steamapps\common\Satisfactory and look for the FactoryGameSteam.exe file.
- Rename this file to FactoryGame.exe and launch the game.
Satisfactory 1.0 – Plugin Error
Error: Plugin ‘FileSystemLibrary’ failed to load are caused by mods that you have installed for Satisfactory. These may have worked with the early access version of the game but are no longer compatible.
If you’re using a Mod Manager, uninstalling them won’t be enough. You need to locate Mods folder in \Steam\steamapps\common\Satisfactory and delete them manually.
Satisfactory 1.0 – Errors and Crashes on Startup
Some players have reported that adding “-dx11” to their launch options has helped resolve instant crashes. To do this:
- Open your Steam App and go to your Library.
- Right-click on the Satisfactory and select Properties.
- In the Geral tab, type “-dx11” in the launch options field.
- Reset the Steam app and start the game.
If this doesn't work, try standard solutions like verifying game files, updating graphics drivers, closing background programs, and disabling overlays and all installed mods. Unfortunately, if none of these methods helped, there may be no further steps to take.
There's no guaranteed fix for all crashes and fatal errors. These problems can be caused by a variety of factors, and the wide range of PC setups makes it difficult to ensure a universal solution. Developers do their best to avoid issues, but some configurations may still experience challenges.
Satisfactory 1.0 – Unreal Error
The error with message “Unreal process has crashed: UE-FactoryGame” is also caused by the DirectX version. To resolve this, try adjusting the launch options to “-dx11,” as you would with other startup errors and crashes.
