Fix: Risk of Rain Returns Fatal Error in Action Number 1

The most popular game Risk of Rain has been recreated and named as Risk of Rain Returns. It is a roguelike platform game which has been developed by Hopoo Games. Gearbox Publishing has published the game on different platforms like Nintendo Switch, and Microsoft Windows. Everyone is enjoying and loving the game due to its gameplay. However, there are some users who are facing issues with the game.

The users are reporting that they are facing a Fatal Error in Action Number 1. They have also reported that this issue is occurring when they are playing the game. In this error, the game stops unexpectedly and the users are not able to fix it. If you are someone who is facing this issue and wondering how to fix it, then don’t worry this guide will help you with it. In this guide, we will discuss about the different methods that you can try to fix the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns. So, let’s check out the guide without any further ado.

Why Are You Facing The Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns?

There are multiple of users who have reported the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns. In this error, the game stops unexpectedly and the users are not able to understand why it is happening. There are multiple of reasons due to why you can face this issue. Below down we have mentioned a few reasons for the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns.

• If Visual C++ is missing on your computer, then you can face this issue.
• If the XNA framework is missing on your computer, then you can face this issue.
• You might be using the outdated version of the Windows.
• You might have not updated the Graphic Drivers.
• There might be some problems with your Steam program.
• You can also face this issue due to the antivirus program on your PC.

How You Can Fix The Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns?

Now that you know the reasons for this issue, you might have got some idea of the fixes. Below down we have mentioned some fixes with the help of which you can fix the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns.

Method 1. Update the Windows

The first method that you can try to fix the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns is to update the Windows. As we have mentioned that if you have not updated your Windows for a long time, then you can face this issue. So, we will suggest you to update your Windows and then check whether the issue is fixed or not. To update the Windows, you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, you will have to open Settings on your PC. You can open the settings by pressing the Windows and I keys.
• Step 2. After that, you will have to click on the Update and Security option.
• Step 3. Then, click on the Windows Update tab.
• Step 4. Now, you will see an option of Check for updates. You will have to select that option.
• Step 5. After that, if any update is available, you will see an option of Install Now. You will have to click on that option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the update.

Once you have updated your Windows successfully, run the game and check whether your issue has been solved or not.

Method 2. Update the Graphic Drivers

The second method that you can try to fix this issue is to update the Graphic Drivers. You can face the Fatal Error in Action Number 1 if you have not updated your graphic drivers. To update the graphic drivers, you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, you will have to go to the search box on your Windows.
• Step 2. After that, search for the Device Manager.
• Step 3. Then, click on the Device Manager search result.
• Step 4. You can also press the Windows + X key and then select the Device Manager option.
• Step 5. After that, click on the Display Adapter option.
• Step 6. Then, you will have to right click on your Graphics card.
• Step 7. Now, click on the Properties option.
• Step 8. After that, a new tab will be open. Here, you will have to open the Driver tab.
• Step 9. Now, click on the update driver option.

Once you have successfully updated your graphics driver, check whether your issue has been resolved or not. If still you are facing the issue, then try using the next method.

Method 3. Run Steam as an Administrator

The next method that you can try to fix the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns is to run Steam as an administrator. Sometimes it happens that there is some problem in your Steam platform due to which you can face issues with the game. If that is the case, then you can fix your problem by running Steam as an administrator. To do this, you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, you will have to go to the location of the Steam.exe on your device.
• Step 2. After that, you will have to right click on the Steam app.
• Step 3. Then, you will have to click on the Properties option.
• Step 4. Now, a new tab will be opened on your screen. You will have to go to the Compatibility tab.
• Step 5. After that, you will have to enable the Run this program in compatibility mode for.
• Step 6. Then, from the drop down menu, you will have to select the relevant OS.
• Step 7. Now, under the Settings section, you will find an option to Run this program as an administrator. You will have to tick mark that option.
• Step 8. Finally, click on Apply and then click on OK.

Once you have done these steps, run the game and check whether the issue is resolved or not. If still not resolved, then try using the next method.

Method 4. Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

The next method that you can try to solve the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns is to install the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable. As we have mentioned that if your computer is missing Visual C++, then you can face this issue. To download this, you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, you have to open the Google Chrome on your desktop.
• Step 2. After that, you will have to search for the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
• Step 3. Then, click on the Latest supported Visual C++ Redistributable downloads.
• Step 4. Now, select any one Microsoft Visual Studio version, and download and install it.

Once you have installed the Microsoft Visual C++, run the game and check whether the issue is solved or not. If still you are facing the error, then try using the next method.

Method 5. Restart the device

The another method that you can try to fix the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns is to restart the device. One of the reasons due to why you can face this issue is having bugs in your device. Don’t worry if there are any minor bugs then you can fix them quickly. All you need to do is turn off your device for a while. After that, turn it on and wait till the setup is completed. After that, run the game and check whether the issue has been resolved or not. If you are still facing the Fatal error, then try using the next method.

Method 6. Restart the game

The next method that you can try to fix the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns is to restart the game. There is a chance that game bugs will occasionally cause issues like this. We will suggest restarting the game to fix these issues. In this method, you will have to close the game for a while. After a few minutes, you will have to start the game. After starting, play the game and check whether the issue has been resolved or not. If still you are facing the error, then try using the next method.

Method 7. Install XNA Framework

The next method that you can try to solve the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns is to install the XNA Framework. If your device is missing the XNA Framework, then you can face issues in playing games. So, to download it, you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, open the Google Chrome on your desktop.
• Step 2. After that, search for the Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0.
• Step 3. Then, open the website.
• Step 4. Finally, download and install the XNA Framework setup.

Once you have successfully installed the XNA framework on your device, run the game and check whether the issue is solved or not.

Method 8. Verify the Integrity of game files

The next method that you can try to solve the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns is to verify the integrity of game files. You can face this issue if there are some corrupted or missing game files. To fix those files, you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, open the Steam app on your desktop.
• Step 2. After that, go to the Library tab.
• Step 3. Now, a list of games will appear. You will have to find the Risk of Rain Returns game in that list.
• Step 4. Then, right click on the game.
• Step 5. After that, you will have to select the Properties option.
• Step 6. Now, a new page will be opened. You will have to click on the Local Files tab.
• Step 7. After that, click on the Verify the Integrity of Game files option.
• Step 8. Finally, the scanning and repairing of the game files will start and will be fixed automatically.

After that, restart the game and check whether the issue is fixed or not. If still you are facing the same issue, then try using the next method.

Method 9. Disable Your Antivirus or Firewall Program 

The another method that you can try to solve the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns is to disable your antivirus or firewall program. Frequently, when starting a game, issues occur because your antivirus is blocking game files. To resolve this issue, you can turn off your antivirus software for a while. After that, run the game and check whether the issue is resolved or not. If you are still facing the issue, then you can turn on the antivirus and try using the next method.

Method 10. Reinstall the Risk of Rain Returns

The next method that you can try to solve the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns is to reinstall the game. If you have tried all the methods and still you are facing the issue, then try uninstalling and re installing the game. To do this, you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, you will have to go to the search bar on the desktop.
• Step 2. After that, search for the Steam.
• Step 3. Then, click on the Steam app from the best results to open it.
• Step 4. After that, click on the Library tab.
• Step 5. Now, click on the Uninstall option to uninstall the game.
• Step 6. Once you have uninstalled the game, open the File Explorer.
• Step 7. After that, go the location C:\Program Files (x86) \Steam\steamapps\common.
• Step 8. Now, you will find a folder of Risk of Rain.
• Step 9. You will have to delete that folder.
• Step 10. Now, once again open the Steam app.
• Step 11. Finally, reinstall the game.

Method 11. Reinstall the Steam

If you have reinstalled the game and then also you are facing the same issue, then we will suggest you to reinstall the Steam app. You might be facing this issue because there is some problem with your Steam app. To reinstall it you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, open the Steam app.
• Step 2. After that, on the top left corner, you will see an option of Steam. You will have to click on that.
• Step 3. Now, a drop down menu will appear. You will have to select the Settings option from that drop down menu.
• Step 4. A new page will be opened. You will have to go to the Downloads tab.
• Step 5. Now, to open the storage manager, you will have to click on the Steam Library Folders.
• Step 6. After that, select the local drive where your games are installed.
• Step 7. Now, click on the three dots and then select the option Browse Folder. By doing this you will be able to open the steamapps folder.
• Step 8. Then, go to the Steam Library folder.
•  Step 9. Here, you will find a folder of steamapps. You will have to copy this folder.
• Step 10. After that, paste that folder to another location for the backup.
• Step 11. Now, open the Settings on your desktop.
• Step 12. Then, click on the Apps option and select the Steam app.
• Step 13. After that, click on the Uninstall option to uninstall the app.
• Step 14. After clicking it, a confirmation pop up will appear. To confirm it, you will have to select the uninstall button.
• Step 15. Then, click on the Yes option in the prompt.
• Step 16. Once again a confirmation message will appear, click on the Uninstall option.
• Step 17. Finally, click on the Close option once the uninstallation is completed.
• Step 18. Go to the search bar on the desktop and search for the %localappdata%. After that, click on Enter.
• Step 19. Here, you see a Steam folder, delete it.
• Step 20. Now, again search for the %appdata% in the search bar of the desktop and press enter.
• Step 21. After that, delete the Steam folder again as you have done previously.
• Step 22. Once you have done this, restart the PC and reinstall the Steam app from the Steam official website.

Method 12. Contact the Customer Support

If, after attempting all of the procedures listed above, you are still unable to resolve the issue, your only option is to contact the customer support team. To communicate with them, you may call them, email them, or leave a note on their social media profiles. In any case, they should be able to provide you with a resolution to your problem.

Conclusion

There are multiple of users who have reported that they are facing the issue of Fatal Error in Action Number 1 in Risk of Rain Returns. If you are also facing the same issue and looking for the fixes, then don’t worry. In this guide, we have mentioned all the possible methods that you can try to fix this issue and enjoy the game. We hope that you have followed each method carefully and were able to fix the issue.

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