Minecraft Legends: Fixing Crash, Won't Launch, Black Screen

Minecraft Legends is an exciting game that many players are eager to dive into. However, some Minecraft Legends players are experiencing issues such as crashing, freezing, black screens, and the game not launching. In this guide, we will address these problems and provide solutions to help you enjoy MC Legends without any interruptions.

Common issues reported by Minecraft Legends players:

• Minecraft Legends crashing upon launch or after a few seconds
• MC Legends freezing during gameplay or cutscenes
• Black screen during startup or gameplay
• Minecraft Legends won't launch

Now, let's go through the potential solutions for these issues in MCL.

How to Fix Black Screen, Crashing, Freezing, Not Launching Issues in MC Legends

Before diving into the solutions, it's important to note that there are many potential methods for addressing the issues you may be experiencing with Minecraft Legends, such as hardware, software, or driver-related fixes.

We will cover several of these approaches in detail below, but before we proceed, it's crucial to ensure that your PC meets the game's minimum system requirements.

Meeting these requirements is essential because attempting to run the game on an underpowered system can result in crashes, freezes, black screens, or the game not launching at all.

First and foremost, ensure that your PC meets the Minecraft Legends Minimum System Requirements:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit (May 2020 Update or higher) or Windows 11
• CPU: Core i5 2.8GHz or equivalent
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon 285 or Intel HD 520 or equivalent DX12 GPU
• DirectX Version: DirectX 12
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Storage: 24 GB available space

If your PC meets these requirements, you can proceed with the following solutions to fix the issues you're encountering in Minecraft Legends:

1. Update Your Graphics Drivers

Outdated graphics drivers can cause various issues, including crashes and freezes. Make sure you have the latest drivers for your GPU installed:

• NVIDIA Drivers
• AMD Drivers
• Intel Drivers

2. Verify and Repair the Game Files

Corrupted or missing game files can often cause crashes, freezes, black screens, or the game not launching at all. Verifying and repairing the game files is an essential step to ensure that all necessary files are present and intact.

This process checks the integrity of the game files and replaces any missing or damaged files with the correct versions. To verify and repair the game files for Minecraft Legends, follow these steps based on the platform you're using:

For Steam users:

1. Open the Steam client and log in to your account.
2. Click on "Library" in the top menu.
3. Find Minecraft Legends in your list of games, then right-click on it and select "Properties"
4. In the Properties window, navigate to the "Local Files" tab.
5. Click on the "Verify Integrity of Game Files" button.
6. Steam will now check the game files and download any missing or damaged files as needed. This process may take a few minutes.

For Microsoft Store / Game Pass users:

1. Open the Xbox App on your Windows PC.
2. Locate Minecraft Legends in your list of games, then right-click on it and select "Manage"
3. Go to the "Files" tab in the Manage window.
4. Click the "Verify and Repair" button.
5. Select "Yes" when prompted.
6. The Xbox App will verify the game files and automatically retrieve any missing or corrupted files as required. Please note that this process may take a few minutes.

Once the verification and repair process is complete, try launching Minecraft Legends again to see if the issues have been resolved.

3. Check for Windows Updates

Keeping your Windows operating system up-to-date is crucial for ensuring compatibility with the latest games and software, including Minecraft Legends. Missing or outdated system files can lead to crashes, freezes, and other issues.

It's important to note that Minecraft Legends requires at least the "May 2020 Update" for Windows 10 users. To check for and install Windows Updates on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, follow these steps:

For Windows 10 users:

1. Click on the Start button (Windows icon) in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Click on the gear-shaped icon to open the "Settings"
3. In the Settings window, click on "Update & Security"
4. Under the "Windows Update" tab, click on "Check for updates"
5. Windows will now search for available updates, including the required "May 2020 Update" or newer versions. If any updates are found, they will be downloaded and installed automatically.
6. You may be prompted to restart your computer to complete the installation process. Make sure to save any open work before restarting.

For Windows 11 users:

1. Hit the Start button in the center of your screen.
2. Open the "Settings" app.
3. Click on "Windows Update" in the left-hand menu.
4. Click on the "Check for updates" button on the right side of the window.
5. The Xbox App will perform a check on the game files and download any files that are missing or damaged as required. It should be noted that this process may take a few minutes.
6. To finalize the installation process, a prompt may appear requesting that you restart your PC.

After updating your Windows operating system, try launching Minecraft Legends again to see if the issues have been resolved.

4. Run the Game as Administrator

Running the game as an administrator can help resolve issues related to permissions and access to certain files, which may be causing MCL to crash, freeze, or not launch. To run Minecraft Legends as an administrator, follow the instructions below for your platform:

For Xbox App users:

1. Open the Xbox app on your PC.
2. Right-click on Minecraft Legends - Windows
3. Select "Manage" from the context menu.
4. Click on "Files," then "Browse"
5. A new window will open showing the "Minecraft Legends - Windows" folder. Open it.
6. Next, open the "Content" folder.
7. Locate the "MinecraftLegends.Windows.exe" file.
8. Right-click on "MinecraftLegends.Windows.exe" and select "Properties" from the context menu.
9. Go to the Compatibility tab.
10. Select "Run this program as an administrator"
11. Hit OK

For Steam users:

1. Run the Steam client.
2. Navigate to your game library.
3. Locate Minecraft Legends in your game library and right-click on it.
4. Select "Manage" > "Browse local files" to open the game's installation folder.
5. Locate the game's executable file.
6. Right-click on it and select Properties.
7. Open the Compatibility tab.
8. Tick the "Run this program as an administrator"
9. Click on the OK button.

After running the game as an administrator, check if the issues have been resolved. Remember that you may need to do this every time you launch the game for the best results.

5. Install Gaming Services from Microsoft Store

Another crucial component to ensure a smooth gaming experience for Minecraft Legends on the Xbox app is the Gaming Services app. This app is responsible for managing the installation and updates of games on your Windows PC, and having it installed is necessary for the proper functioning of your games.

To install Gaming Services from the Microsoft Store, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start button and search for "Microsoft Store" in the search bar. Open the Microsoft Store app.
2. In the Microsoft Store app, click on the search icon in the upper right corner.
3. Type "Gaming Services" in the search bar and press Enter.
4. Locate the Gaming Services app in the search results and click on it.
5. On the Gaming Services app page, click on the "Install" or "Update" button, depending on whether you have the app already installed or not.
6. Wait for the installation or update process to complete.

6. Enable Xbox Game Services

For those playing Minecraft Legends through the Xbox app, it's essential to ensure that the Xbox Game Services are enabled on your PC.

Xbox Game Services allow the game to communicate with the Xbox ecosystem and provide a smooth gaming experience. Disabling or blocking these services may lead to issues such as freezing, or the game not launching.

To make sure Xbox Game Services are enabled, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type services.msc in the text field and press Enter.
3. The Services window will open, displaying a list of all the services running on your computer.
4. Scroll down the list and locate "Xbox Live Auth Manager", and "Xbox Game Save" services.
5. Check the "Status" column for both services to ensure they are running. If any of the services are not running, follow the next steps to enable them.
6. Right-click on the service that is not running and select "Properties" from the context menu.
7. In the Properties window, click on the "General" tab.
8. Change the "Startup type" to "Automatic" using the drop-down menu.
9. Click on "Start" to enable the service immediately.
10. Click "Apply" and "OK" to save the changes.

After ensuring that both Xbox Game Services are enabled and running, try launching Minecraft Legends again to check if the issues have been resolved.

7. Check Xbox Networking in Windows Settings

Network-related issues can also cause problems in Minecraft Legends. To ensure that your network settings are correctly configured for gaming, you should check Xbox Networking in Windows Settings.

To access Xbox Networking and troubleshoot any potential issues, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start button and open the Settings app (you can do this by clicking on the gear icon or by searching for "Settings" in the search bar).
2. In the Settings app, click on "Gaming"
3. In the Gaming settings, locate and click on "Xbox Networking" in the left-hand menu.
4. Windows will run a diagnostic test on your Xbox Live multiplayer and Teredo settings. If any issues are detected, you'll see a "Fix it" button. Click on the "Fix it" button to automatically resolve the identified problems.
5. After applying the suggested fixes, restart your PC.

Once you've checked and resolved any issues with Xbox Networking, try launching Minecraft Legends again to see if the problems have been resolved. Properly configured network settings will help prevent potential issues and ensure a smoother gaming experience.

8. Adjust In-Game Settings

Lowering the game's graphics settings, disabling V-Sync, or running Minecraft Legends in Windowed mode may help prevent crashes and freezes.

9. Disable Background Applications

Some background applications, such as antivirus software or other programs, may interfere with Minecraft Legends. Try disabling them temporarily to see if the issue is resolved.

10. Reinstall the Game

If all else fails, uninstalling and reinstalling Minecraft Legends might fix the issue. Make sure to back up your game data before doing so.

Conclusion

Experiencing crashes, freezes, black screens, or the game not launching can be frustrating. However, by following the steps mentioned above, you should be able to resolve most of these issues and enjoy Minecraft Legends without any interruptions.