To ensure you've got the most recent build, exit RDR2 (and any other Rockstar games you may be playing), fully exit the launcher, and then restart it—the update should apply automatically. Option 1 - Automatically (Recommended) Use a repair tool to check various areas in your computer to determine the cause of Red Dead Redemption 2 crashing. It will deal with issues related to system errors, critical system files and find the right fix for you. Option 2 - Manually. It is a possibility that your game is being blocked by Windows Defender from getting launched and if disabling it you are able to launch the game then adding the game to the exclusion list might work for you. If you do disable your anti-virus, be sure to restart your computer before launching RDR2 — and turn it back on before getting on the internet. 5. Add RDR2 to Your Anti-Virus Exclusion List. Instead, we recommend you add Red Dead Redemption 2 to your anti-virus or firewall exclusion list. @XxpackSkillzxX @Colorfulpath4 @RockstarGames 1- Theyre NOT working on RDR2 for next gen right now, they're putting their resources and all teams into GTA VI as we speak. Usually, Tez2 will do his usual datamining and tell us if a DLC is on the way, nothing has been reported. Just follow the steps below to complete the reset. We recommend moving the Red Dead Redemption 2 install file onto another drive ready to copy back to your rig if your internet is particularly Relevant Solutions. Receive help with your Rockstar Games technical issues - Use our Knowledge Base Articles and receive assistance via Callback, Chat, Email, and our Player Supported Community. Thank man work great 2 Independent_Corner18 • 1 yr. ago -fullscreen This is indeed the solution. Go to the desktop shortcut you launch RDR2 with, right-click on it, select proprieties, and add "-fullscreen" at the end of the Target field (After leaving a blank space) Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Not Launching You should first check to make sure that your Rockstar Games launcher is updated to the latest version. The developer recently published an update to the launcher that helped to lessen the instances of the PC game not launching correctly. Question: What can I do if Red Dead Redemption 2 crashes on launch with the error "Red Dead Redemption 2 Exited Unexpectedly"?Answer: The most common cause of this error is out of date graphics drivers. Update your video card driversNVIDIA: http://www.nvidia. Ta8Zh.