Hyper Light Breaker Fatal Error

Players encountering the "Fatal Error!" message while trying to launch Hyper Light Breaker on PC are experiencing a common issue related to the game's use of Unreal Engine and its cloud saving features. Here are several methods to address this problem:

Solutions to Fix Fatal Error

1. Play in Offline Mode

• Switch to Offline Mode: Open Steam, click on the Steam menu in the top-left corner, and select Go Offline.... This can help bypass issues related to cloud saving.
• Launch the Game: Start Hyper Light Breaker while in Offline Mode. Many players have reported that this prevents the Fatal Error from occurring.

2. Adjust Cloud Saving Settings

• Disable Cloud Saving: Go to the game's settings in Steam and turn off the option for cloud saving. This has been noted as a potential fix for the start-up crash issue[1][3].

3. Delete Save Files

• Remove the Breaker Folder: Navigate to the game files and delete the "Breaker" folder, which may resolve conflicts causing the startup error. This step should be taken with caution, as it may affect saved data[1][7].

4. Use Compatibility Mode

• Run as Administrator: Right-click on the game executable and select Run as Administrator. This can sometimes help with permissions-related issues that lead to crashes[4].

5. Restart and Update

• Restart Your PC: A simple restart can sometimes resolve underlying issues.
• Check for Updates: Ensure that both your game and Steam client are fully updated, as patches may address known bugs.

6. Temporary Online Fix

If you want to play online after initially launching in Offline Mode:

• After launching the game offline, press Alt + Tab to minimize it.
• Go back to Steam and select Go Online....
• Close and then relaunch the game while online.

These steps should help mitigate the Fatal Error issue while developers work on an official patch to resolve these startup problems permanently[2][6].