How to Fix Getting Stuck on “Waiting for Game” in Multiversus for Windows
Multiversus has helped reinvigorate the platform fighting genre on the PC, but as with any game, there are a few bugs and errors to work out. If you’re playing on Windows, you might encounter a persistent “waiting for game' bug when you launch Multiversus.
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Why Does Multiversus Hang on “Waiting for Game”?
Solving this issue can be tricky, as it can apply to a few situations and on a few different systems.
If you’re encountering this error before you even get into the game, and you’re running the game on Windows, there’s a good chance it’s because of an error occurring with the anti-cheat program,Easy Anti-Cheat.
In short, it’s a very popular program that you’ll have most likely installed in the past if you’ve played multiplayer games.
1. Verify the Integrity of Multiversus' Game Files
We’ll start with a simple, catch-all fix. Some users have reported the issue going away after verifying the integrity of the game files. You can do this on both the Steam and Epic Games launcher, but the steps for each are a little different.
To do this on Steam,right-clickon the game in Steam and clickProperties.HitLocal Filesand then click onVerify Integrity of Game Files.
For the Epic Games launcher, click on thethree dotsat the bottom right of the game’s entry in your library. ClickManage, then next toVerify Files, click theVerifybutton.
If the client finds any issues with the game’s files, it will re-download them. Once done, try booting up the game again.
If Steam seems to always give you issues when launching games, it’s worth consulting our guide ontroubleshooting general Steam issues on Windowsfor more fixes like this one.
2. Reinstall Easy Anti-Cheat
If you’re still encountering the issue, you can try reinstalling Easy Anti-Cheat entirely. You can do this by simply deleting the folder and then verifying the integrity of the game files again.
Navigate to the installation folder of Multiversus.In Steam, you’re able to quickly do this by accessing the samePropertieswindow from earlier, going intoLocal Filesand then hittingBrowse. For the Epic Games launcher, you can usually find the files atC:\Program Files\Epic Games.
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Delete theEasyAntiCheatfolder. Then, repeat the steps from earlier to verify the game files.
The client should now detect that EasyAntiCheat is gone and re-download it. Once it’s done, give Multiversus another spin with a fresh, new Easy Anti-Cheat.
3. Delete EasyAntiCheat_EOS.sys
If deleting the anti-cheat doesn’t work, try deleting the EasyAntiCheat_EOS.sys file instead. However, check that your game is closed completely before you perform these steps.
Once the game is closed, navigate toProgram Files (x86)and find theEasyAntiCheat_EOSfolder. You may have two folders named EasyAntiCheat. Make sure you enter the_EOSfolder.
You should have a file here namedEasyAntiCheat_EOS.sys.Eitherdelete or movethe file.
Afterwards, launch the game again. It will generate a new EasyAntiCheat_EOS.sys file and, with any luck, fix your issue.
4. Run a System File Checker Scan
If you’re still having problems at this stage, it may mean there is a more fundamental system incompatibility. Fortunately, we can run Windows' System File Checker (SFC) tool to check for system corruption.
Open up a command prompt with administrator privileges. The fastest way to do this is to searchCMDin theStart Menu, then right-click on the app and hitRun as Administrator.
Enter the commandSFC /scannowand wait for the results.
Keep an eye out for any error messages that relate to Easy Anti-Cheat. The reason this is a half fix, is that any error messages that crop up from this scan are indicative of much more complicated system-based issues.
If the tool gives you a strange error message, refer to our guide onrepairing corrupt Windows system filesfor more information
Getting Back Into Multiversus
While anti-cheat programs are designed to give us an enjoyable, hacker-free game, sometimes they end up ruining the experience instead. Hopefully, these fixes have solved your problem and you can get back into fighting your way through the Multiversus cast.
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