In this guide, I have listed methods on how to fix Fall Guys crashing and not loading on Xbox. If you haven’t tried this awesome game, then it’s the perfect time as it’s free to play on your Xbox series X|S and Xbox One. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do if Fall Guys keeps crashing or not loading at all on your Xbox console.
Fall Guys came out back in August 2020 and you originally had to purchase the game but now it has become Free To All, which is great. As it encourages more players to join in the madness in trying to be the best at completing all of the tricky challenges! But if you are having issues with Fall Guys not working then that’s going to stop you from being able to compete, so below are the different methods you can try that should get you playing shortly.
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Why is Fall Guys stuck on loading screen on Xbox?
There can be many reasons why Fall Guys is stuck on the loading screen, keeps crashing, or not launching when trying to play the game on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S. For example, it could be due to a server issue, one of the game files is corrupt, or you have not got the latest version of the game installed on your Xbox.
Related: Fall Guys connection issues & lag on Xbox
How to fix Fall Guys not loading & crashing on Xbox:
Below are the different methods that should fix the game on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S. You will need to do each method until one gets the game working.
Fix 1: Server status
If the servers are offline then it could get stuck on the loading screen. The best way to check if there are any known issues is by checking the Fall Guys Twitter page.
Fix 2: Turn off the console
As the title suggests completely shut down your Xbox then unplug the power cable for 60 seconds. This will then also clear your Xbox cache.
Once it’s been 60 seconds plug the power cable back in and turn your console on and try the game again.
Fix 3: Overheating
If your Xbox is overheating then this could cause Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout to crash and not load. So ensure there is enough space around your console, and it’s getting enough airflow and it’s not getting too hot. If it is then you will want to fix this ASAP otherwise it could damage your Xbox console.
Fix 4: Update Console
If you don’t have the latest system update installed for your Xbox then this can cause issues so check everything is up to date.
Xbox One:
- On the Xbox home screen go to Settings
- Now select System > Select “Updates and downloads” and then Update console
- On your Xbox controller press the Xbox button and then open Settings from “Profile & system”
- Next, go to System and then Updates
- Download and install any updates that are available
Fix 5: Game updates
Check you have the latest version of Fall Guys installed on your Xbox. The chances are you have if you have auto-update enabled.
Xbox One:
- On your home screen go to “My games and apps” > “See all”
- Now look for Updates and see if there are any for Fall Guys
- Go to “My games and apps“ from the home screen
- Next select Manage > Go to Updates and see if there is an update for Fall Guys
Fix 6: Storage
Check you have enough storage space. If you are getting low then this could cause issues with Fall Guys not launching, so free up some space:
- On your Xbox controller press the Xbox button > Go to Profile and System and then Settings
- Next select System > Storage devices > You will now be able to view your available disk space
Fix 7: Reinstall the game
If none of the above methods have helped fix Fall Guys crashing on your Xbox then the next thing to do is reinstall the game as there could be an issue with one of the game’s files being corrupted.
I hope the above guide helped fix crashing and loading issues in Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S. And you are now able to enjoy this brilliant free-to-play game.
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