- Enable the Run this program as an administrator option.
- Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
3. Update Expeditions
An outdated game patch version might trigger several issues with the startup or performance at times. If you haven’t updated your game patch version for a while then try to update the game version by following the steps below. The latest game version not only improves stability but also includes bug fixes.
For Steam:
- Open the Steam launcher > Go to Library.
- Click on Expeditions from the left pane.
- Click on the Update button, if a new update is available.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
For Epic Games Launcher:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher > Click on Library.
- Click on the three-dot icon next to Expeditions.
- Turn On the Auto Update option.
- If an update is available, it’ll automatically install the update.
For PlayStation:
- Navigate to the PlayStation Home Screen.
- Choose Expeditions > Press the Options button.
- Hit Check for Updates.
- If an update is available, your PS4/PS5 will automatically install it.
- You can enable automatic updates from Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Automatic Updates > Turn on Auto-Download.
For Xbox:
- Go to My Games and Apps on your dashboard.
- Select Manage > Choose Updates.
- If an update is available, go to Expeditions.
- Press the A key on the controller to start the update process.
- Next, you should Set Automatic Updates.
- Turn on ‘Keep my games and apps up to date’.
For Nintendo Switch:
- Go to the home screen of your Nintendo Switch.
- Select Expeditions > Press the Plus button on the right controller.
- Choose Software Update > Select Using the Internet as a Source.
- It may take some time to complete the update.
- Once done, restart the Nintendo Switch.
4. Verify the Integrity of the Game Files
Any kind of missing or corrupted game files on Windows might cause game launching issues. We recommend you follow the steps below to easily repair the installed game files.
For Steam:
- Run the Steam client > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Expeditions from the list.
- Click on Properties > Go to the Local Files files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- Wait for it to complete and then restart the PC.
For Epic Games Launcher:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher > Go to Library.
- Click on Expeditions > Select the three dots next to the game.
- Select the Manage option.
- Now, click on Verify > Confirm the task and wait for it to complete.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
5. Close Unwanted Programs
Try closing the game task and unwanted programs manually from the background then retry launching the game to check for the issue further. Sometimes background running tasks can also trouble you a lot with the game not responding or performance issues. To do that:
- Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open Task Manager.
- Go to Processes > Click on the Steam task or Expeditions task.
- Click on End Task to close it.
- Once done, reboot the system to apply changes.
6. Whitelist the Game on Antivirus
In some cases, adding the game exception on antivirus might come in handy in fixing the game not loading issue on Windows. You should always try whitelisting the game application by following the steps below to ensure there is no issue with the startup. Several reports claim that aggressive Windows Defender Antivirus prevents the game files from loading properly. To do that:
- Press the Win+I keys to open Settings.
- Click on Privacy & Security > Click on Windows Security.
- Now, click on Virus & Threat Protection.
- Select Manage Ransomware Protection.
- Turn ON the Controlled Folder Access toggle.
- Click on Yes if prompted by UAC.
- Then click on Allow an app through controlled folder access.
- If prompted by UAC, click on Yes.
- Next, click on Add an allowed app.
- Browse to the installed game directory.
- Select DisneySpeedstorm.exe > Click on Open.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
7. Check for Graphics Driver Updates
Try updating the installed graphics driver version on your computer by following the steps below. Any kind of outdated graphics driver might trouble you a lot with the game launching.
Recommended Process:
- Open the Start menu > Search and open Device Manager.
- Double-click on Display adapters.
- Right-click on the dedicated/external graphics card.
- Click on Update driver > Choose Search automatically for drivers.
- If an update is available, it’ll automatically download & install the latest version.
- Once done, restart the PC to apply changes.
Manual Process:
If the recommended system method didn’t work for you then ensure to download the latest graphics driver manually and install it. Visit the official website of the graphics card manufacturer and search for the latest driver as per your graphics card model.
8. Clear the Game Cache or Save Data
In some cases, your game cache or any kind of save data on gaming consoles might affect overall game startup-related issues. You’re suggested to clear the game cache or save data on the console which will fix the game launching issues.
Please Note: It’s recommended to take a backup of the saved data or download the data to avoid losing your progress in the game.
For PlayStation:
- Go to Settings on your PlayStation console.
- Choose Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
- Select Saved Data (PS5) or Saved Data (PS4).
- Go to Console Storage > Hit Delete.
- Select Expeditions > Press Delete at the bottom right side.
- Once deleted, restart your console.
- Finally, launch the game & sync the saved game data.
For Xbox:
- Press the Xbox button on the controller.
- From the Guide menu, select My games & apps.
- Select See All > Highlight Games.
- Press the Menu button on Expeditions.
- Choose Manage game and add-ons.
- Select Saved data > Hit Delete All.
- Otherwise, choose the profile that you want to delete.
- Select Delete from Console to remove all local save files.
- Choose Delete Everywhere.
- Once done, reboot the console.
For Nintendo Switch:
- Navigate to the Home menu on Nintendo Switch.
- Select System Settings > Choose System.
- Navigate to Formatting Options.
- Choose Delete All Content and Settings.
- Hit Clear the cache for the selected user.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
If none of the suggested solutions work for you, then it’s recommended to contact Support for further assistance with the Expeditions game. You can use the “Contact Us” option to submit your issue, which will allow the Gameloft developers to investigate and resolve the problem.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
