Windows Update Breaks Red Dead Redemption 2, but There’s an Easy Fix

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Windows 11's recent update made it impossible to launch Red Dead Redemption 2, but the solution came quickly. Once realizing the issue, Microsoft and Rockstar Games got together to provide a quick solution for the players of Red Dead Redemption 2.

When Microsoft rolled out Windows 11, the reception was mixed. Critics were divided on whether the OS was good or not, with some praising the design, while others compared it to an unfinished house and further criticized its features. Among users, Windows 11 was at times equated to Windows Vista or Windows 8, and still, even in recent times there are plenty of people who deny the offered update from Windows 10. Equally, there are plenty of users who buy new PCs which arrive with Windows 11 by default and generally experience no issues with the OS. Red Dead Redemption 2 was released on PC a year after its arrival on console. It received universal acclaim and became one of the highest-rated PC games with critics praising the visuals, although noting some technical issues which were reported as fixed within a week.

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Windows 11's KB5023774 optional update was launched on March 28, which is part of Windows 11 21H2, an earlier version of the current iteration. It fixed some issues and enhanced users' experience with the taskbar search box. However, once installed, if a player tried to start Red Dead Redemption 2 using the Rockstar Game Launcher, they were unable to start the game. In a raised ticket Microsoft explained that once the play button was chosen, it swapped to «loading,» as it should, but instead of starting the game, it swapped again back to «play.» This would disable the game from actually booting