Roller Champions is a new free-to-play team PvP sports game that has been developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft in May 2022. It’s available for Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. Though the game is quite new in the market and has received positive reviews so far, it seems that multiple players are reporting about the Roller Champions Keep Crashing on Startup on the Windows PC.

It becomes a common issue among the PC gamers and mostly the newly launched video games do come with several bugs that can eventually trigger the startup crashing or the game not launching issue whatsoever. Now, if you’re also one of the victims to encounter the same issue then you can follow this troubleshooting guide completely to fix it. The chances are high that somehow this particular issue is appearing due to conflicts on your PC end.

Why Do Roller Champions Keep Crashing?

Well, most PC gamers do have this common issue no matter how powerful the gaming rig they’re using. It’s something like happening at the PC due to software or hardware conflicts with the game files. To be very precise, you may face crashing issues due to the incompatibility with the system requirements, outdated or missing graphics drivers, outdated DirectX version, issues with other background tasks, security software blocking, and more.

While the startup crashing issue may also appear due to the overclocked CPU/GPU, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables, outdated game version, outdated game launcher, corrupted or missing game files, outdated Windows software, and more. Luckily, here we’ve shared all the possible workarounds for you that should gonna help a lot.

Fix: Roller Champions Keep Crashing on Startup on PC

It’s recommended to follow all the methods one by one until the problem gets fixed for you. Sometimes even a basic workaround can do the job for you. So, don’t skip any methods. Now, without wasting any more time, let’s jump into it.

1. Check System Requirements

First of all, you should check out whether your PC configuration is meeting the system requirements or not. If your PC hardware isn’t capable to run the game normally then you’ll face glitches, lags, frame drops, crashes, graphical issues, and more.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 @ 3.1 GHz, Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.2 GHz, or better
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video card: AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB), Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB), or better
  • Hard drive: 10 GB
  • DirectX version: DirectX 11

Recommended Requirements:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 @ 3.2 GHz, Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.2 GHz, or better
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video card: AMD Radeon RX 470 (8 GB), Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB), or better
  • Hard drive: 10 GB
  • DirectX version: DirectX 11

2. Run as an Administrator

Check out whether you’re running your Roller Champions executable file or the Ubisoft game launcher as an administrator or not. If not then it could be one of the reasons behind such an issue. Just right-click on the game exe or Ubisoft launcher exe file and select Run as administrator then click on Yes (if prompted by UAC) to fix the issue.

  • Right-click on the Roller Champions exe shortcut file on your PC.

  • Now, select Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.

  • Make sure to click on the Run this program as an administrator checkbox to checkmark it.

  • Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.

As we’ve already mentioned, do the same steps for your Ubisoft launcher too.

3. Verify and Repair Games via Ubisoft Connect

If you’re still experiencing issues with the Roller Champions game crashing then make sure to verify your installed game files with the Ubisoft Connect software by following the steps below:

  • Open the Ubisoft Connect software on the PC.
  • Click on the Games tab > Select the Roller Champions game tile.
  • Now, select the arrow icon on the bottom right side.
  • A drop-down menu will appear > Click on Verify files.
  • If prompted, click on Repair.
  • Finally, Ubisoft Connect will start repairing any missing or corrupted files (if any). Wait for it to complete.
  • Once done, make sure to close Ubisoft Connect as well as the game if running, and restart your computer to check for the issue.

4. Update Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

You can also try updating the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable on your Windows computer to check whether the startup crashing issue has been fixed or not.

  • Head over to the official Microsoft website here and download the file.
  • Next, install the exe file and restart the PC to apply changes.

5. Set High Performance in Power Options

If in case, your Windows system is running on the Balanced mode in Power Options, just set the High-Performance mode for better results. Although this option will take higher power usage or battery usage. To do this:

  • Click on the Start Menu > Type Control Panel and click on it from the search result.
  • Now, go to Hardware and Sound > Select Power Options.
  • Click on High Performance to select it.
  • Make sure to close the window and fully shut down your computer. To do this, click on the Start Menu > Go to Power > Shut Down.
  • Once your computer is fully turned off, you can power it on again.

6. Update DirectX

  • Make sure to go to this official link and download the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer file on your PC.
  • Then install it and check for the latest DirectX updates.
  • Once done, restart your computer to apply changes.

You can finally, check the latest DirectX version on your computer from the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Press Win+R keys to open Run > Type dxdiag and hit Enter.

7. Update GPU Drivers

If in case, your graphics driver version becomes outdated or has some issues then you may encounter crashing issues with the newly released game titles. Make sure to update the graphics driver on your PC to cross-check for the issue. To do so:

  • Press Windows + X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
  • Now, click on Device Manager from the list > Double-click on Display adapters.
  • Right-click on the dedicated graphics card that you’re using.

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  • Next, select Update driver > Choose to Search automatically for drivers.
  • If there is an update available, the system will automatically download & install it.
  • Once done, restart the computer to apply changes immediately.

In most scenarios, this method may help you to fix the graphical glitches, crashes, lags, and stuttering issues with your games expectedly. If not, try following the next method.

8. Close the game from Background Apps

If somehow the Roller Champions game is still going through issues, make sure to turn it off from the Background Apps feature on your PC. To do so,

  • Press Windows + I keys to open the Windows Settings menu.
  • Click on Privacy > Scroll down from the left pane and select Background apps.
  • Scroll down and look for the Roller Champions game title.
  • Just turn off the toggle next to the game title.
  • Once done, close the window and restart your computer.

9. Try Disabling Overlay Apps

As per some affected players, disabling overlay apps on the Windows computer before launching and playing the game can also help to reduce crashes or other glitches whatsoever. Just make sure to disable in-game overlay apps like Discord or Steam overlay. You can additionally turn off the MSI Afterburner tool, Nvidia GeForce Experience tool, Xbox Game Bar, etc.

Disable Discord Overlay:

  • Launch the Discord app > Click on the gear icon at the bottom.
  • Click on Overlay under App Settings > Turn on the Enable in-game overlay.
  • Click on the Games tab > Select Roller Champions.
  • Finally, turn off the Enable in-game overlay toggle.
  • Make sure to reboot your PC to apply changes.

Disable Xbox Game Bar:

  • Press Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings.
  • Click on Gaming > Go to Game Bar > Turn off Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using the Game bar option.

If in case, you’re unable to find out the Game Bar option, then just search for it from the Windows Settings menu.

Disable Nvidia GeForce Experience Overlay:

  • Launch the Nvidia GeForce Experience app > Head over to Settings.
  • Click on the General tab > Disable the In-Game Overlay option.
  • Finally, restart the PC to apply changes, and launch the game again.

10. Disable Antivirus and Firewall Program

Sometimes turning off the antivirus software as well as the firewall program can help the system to run apps or games freely without any kind of prevention. You should also turn off the real-time protection feature. Otherwise, try whitelisting the game file directly from the antivirus program to check for the issue.

  • Click on the Start menu > Type Control Panel and click on it.
  • Now, type firewall in the search box > Click on Windows Firewall.
  • From the left pane, click on Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
  • Make sure to select Turn off Windows Firewall for the Private, Domain, and Public Network Settings.
  • Finally, reboot the PC to apply changes, and try checking the issue.

Now, you’ll have to disable the anti-virus protection (Windows Defender) as well by following the steps below:

  • Head over to the Windows Settings > Privacy and Security.
  • Now, go to Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
  • Click on Manage settings >Then turn off the Real-time Protection option.
  • Once done, make sure to reboot your PC to apply changes.

Even if you’re using any third-party antivirus software on your PC then make sure to turn it off properly.

11. Perform a Clean Boot

Well, sometimes a couple of programs or their services can run in the background and start automatically while booting the Windows system by default. Those services or programs can consume a lot of system resources that may eventually trouble you. Make sure to perform a clean boot by simply turning them off.

  • Press Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.

  • Now, type msconfig and hit Enter to open the System Configuration window.

  • Go to the Services tab > Enable the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.

  • Click on Disable all > Click on Apply and then OK to save changes.

  • Now, click on the Startup tab > Click on Open Task Manager.

  • Under the Startup tab from the Task Manager interface, click on the particular tasks which are enabled for startup boot > Click on Disable.

  • Make sure to select the high-impact startup programs and disable them one by one.

  • Once all is done, restart your PC to apply changes.

  • Finally, check whether the Roller Champions Crashing issue on PC has been fixed or not.

12. Close Unnecessary Background Tasks

It may also be possible that some of the tasks or programs are always running in the background on your PC and they’re troubling you while launching any other apps or games. By turning them off, you’ll free up some CPU/RAM space whatsoever.

  • Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager.

  • Click on the Processes tab > Select the task that you want to close.

  • Once selected, click on End Task. Make sure to do the steps for each task individually.

  • Once done, just restart your computer to change effects immediately.

13. Check for Windows Updates

If in case, your Windows OS version or the build version becomes outdated for a while then make sure to check for the Windows updates completely. The latest update always offers new features bugs fixes, other improvements, etc. Even if there is a cumulative update or security patch update available, you should install it.

  • Press Windows + I keys to open up the Windows Settings menu.

  • Next, click on Update & Security > Select Check for updates under the Windows Update section.

  • If there is a feature update available, select Download and install.

  • Wait for some time until the update gets completed.

  • Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes immediately.

14. Disable CPU or GPU Overclocking

It’s also worth mentioning not to enable CPU/GPU overclocking on your PC if your game is crashing or stuttering a lot. We can understand that overclocking CPU/GPU can make a huge impact in improving gameplay but sometimes it may also cause issues with the bottleneck or compatibility. Just set the frequency to default for optimal performance.

15. Reinstall Roller Champions

If none of the methods worked for you then try reinstalling the Roller Champions game to check if that helps you to fix the crashing issue or not. To do so:

  • Open Ubisoft Connect on your PC.
  • Then click on the Games tab in the top-left corner.
  • Locate the Roller Champions tile from the list > Right-click on it.
  • Choose Uninstall > Confirm the task and wait for it to complete.
  • Once done, make sure to reboot your computer to apply changes immediately.
  • Next, open Ubisoft Connect > Search for Roller Champions and install it again. [Make sure to use the same account that you’ve used to purchase the game]
  • You’re done. You’ve successfully fixed the Roller Champions Crashing issue on your PC.

That’s it, guys. We hope this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.