Are you getting a “Failed to start” error in MultiVersus and looking for a way to fix it?

The full error message is, “Easy Anti-Cheat is not installed”.

A user named “RSTG” reported the bug for the first time.

Whenever he starts the game, he gets the error message that EasyAntiCheat is not installed.

He uninstalled and reinstalled the game but the issue was not fixed.

Similarly, he rebooted his computer and it does not fix the issue.

In this post, I will tell you what is Easy Anti Cheat in MultiVersus and how to fix “Easy Anti Cheat is not installed”.

What is Easy Anti Cheat in MultiVersus?

Easy Anti Cheat in MultiVersus is an anti-cheat service that fights against hacking and cheating in multiplayer PC games.

The service is from Epic Games which is a company that develops videos game situated in the United States.

They counter the main reason for cheating by using the industry leading prevention techniques.

The team is equipped with an experience of more than ten years in developing anti-malware technology.

A lot of games use Easy Anti Cheat including Apex Legends, Fornite, Rust, and more.

To prevent hackers, MultiVersus also rely on Easy Anti Cheat.

Unluckily, there is a bug in the service and a lot of users are unable to start the game.

How to fix “Easy Anti Cheat is not installed” in MultiVersus

Here is a step by step guide on how to fix “Easy Anti Cheat is not installed” in MultiVersus

1. Firstly, visit your Steam Library.
2. Right-click “MultiVersus”.
3. Click on “Properties…”.
4. Now, select “Local Files”.
5. Click on “Browse…”.
6. Now, right-click “start_protected_game”.
7. Select “Show more options” > “Properties”.
8. Click on the “Compatibility” tab.
9. Now, tick “Run this program as an administrator”.
10. Lastly, click on “Apply” > “OK”.

After ticking “Run this program as an administrator”, the anti-cheat program will run smoothly.

When you launch MultiVersus, you will not encounter the “Easy Anti-Cheat is not installed” error anymore.

Currently, this is a known bug that MultiVersus will fix soon.

The original report did not get reply yet, but @WBGamesSupport on Twitter linked to it in a reply.

Since the game is in the beta phase, it may get a lot of bugs in the future to get fixed.

MultiVersus will be more refined after its official release.

For now, the ideal way is to make sure that you’re always running the anti-cheat program as an administrator.

If you need more assistance, you can visit the WB Games Support website and click on “Ask for Help” available on the top bar.

A direct message can also be sent to @WBGamesSupport on their Twitter account.

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Is MutiVersus not working, starting, or crashing on Steam, Xbox, PS4, or PS5 and do you want to fix it?

Even if you have a good internet connection, you might not be able to play the game.

A lot of users are reporting about these issues on Twitter—mainly the replies to the tweets of MultiVersus.

In this post, I will tell you why is MultiVersus not launching, working, starting, or crashing, and how to fix it.

Why is MultiVersus not launching?

MultiVersus is not launching either because the game servers are down or due to a glitch.

Otherwise, your internet speed is not fast or you do not have a working internet connection.

You can check if the game is down by visiting MultiVersus’ official Twitter page.

If there’s an issue with the game, they definitely tell the users by tweeting about it.

Fix: MultiVersus not working

If MultiVersus is not working, the first thing you need to do is to check if the game is down.

It can be done by going to the MultiVersus official Twitter page.

Fix 1: Check if MultiVersus is down (and wait for it to be back up)

The MultiVersus Twitter page can be checked to see if MultiVersus is down.

If it’s a global outage, you will see a tweet from them.

Otherwise, you need to read the latest replies to their tweets.

If MultiVersus is not up, you need to wait for its servers to get back up.

For instance, in July, MultiVersus tweeted that they are investigating and trying to fix the log-in issue.

The login issue affected a lot of users and as a result, some of the users are unable to launch the game.

After a few hours, a tweet from MultiVersus was released saying that the issue has been fixed for the majority of users.

However, they are still working on a fix to resolve it for everyone.

Therefore, you have to be patient and wait for a fix to be released.

Fix: MultiVersus not starting

If MultiVersus is not starting, the best way is to run the anti-cheat program as an administrator.

You can also try verifying the game files of MultiVersus.

Fix 1: Tick “Run as an administrator” for the anti-cheat program

1. Firstly, go to Steam and open your Library.
2. Right-click MultiVersus > “Properties…”.
3. Select “Local Files”.
4. Now, click on “Browse…”.
5. Right-click “start_protected_game”.
6. Click on the Compatibility tab.
7. Lastly, tick “Run this program as an administrator”.

After ticking “Run this program as an administrator”, click on “Apply” next to “Ok”.

Lastly, start MultiVersus and it should be able to launch.

Fix 2: Verify MultiVersus’ game files

1. Firstly, go to Steam and go to your library.
2. Right-click “MultiVersus”.
3. Now, click on “Properties…”.
4. Select “Local Files”.
5. Lastly, click on “Verify integrity of game files…”.

After clicking on “Verify integrity of game files…”, wait for the process to finish.

After completing the verification, try launching MultiVersus and see if it works.

Fix: MultiVersus crashing

If MultiVersus is crashing, it usually happens due to an outdated graphics card.

If you are not able to start it in online mode, it is happening because you have set your age to under 18 years old.

Fix 1: Update your graphics card

1. Firstly, download the GeForce experience app from this link: https://www.nvidia.com/en-sg/geforce/geforce-experience/download/ (for Nvidia graphics cards).
2. Sign in or create a new account on Nvidia.
3. Click on “Drivers” > “Check for updates”.
4. Lastly, click on “Download” to update your graphics card.

If you have an AMD graphics card, you can upgrade your GPU from the app from this URL: https://www.amd.com/en/support.

Fix 2: Delete the “SaveGames” folder

Note: You should choose this method only if you haven’t made any progress in the game!

1. Firstly, search for “%appdata%” from the Windows search bar.
2. Click on “AppData” from the URL field.
3. Now, go to “Local”.
4. Scroll down and click on “MultiVersus”.
5. Click on “Saved”.
6. Delete “SavedGames” folder.

After deleting the “SavedGames” folder, try launching MultiVersus again.

If you’re asked to add your age, make sure to select “18 years old” or above.

After doing so, you will be able to launch the game after that.

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Are you getting a “Connection Lost” error message in MultiVersus and do you want to fix it?

The last part of the error is, “You have lost your connection to the internet. Try checking your networking settings”.

Even an active internet connection will not allow you to connect to the game.

A lot of users are reporting this issue on Twitter.

Here is one of those tweets, “Whenever I launch the game on my PS4, a connection lost error comes up on the loading screen. Please fix this ASAP @multiversus”.

Here is another complain, “Anyone else receiving the connection lost error when trying to get into the game?”.

In this post, I will tell you why is your connection lost in MultiVersus and how to fix it to play online.

Why is my connection lost in MultiVersus?

Your connection is lost in MultiVersus either because the game servers are down or due to a glitch.

Otherwise, your internet speed is not fast or you do not have a working internet connection.

You can check if the game is down by visiting MultiVersus’ official Twitter page.

If there’s an issue with the game, they definitely tell the users by tweeting about it.

How to fix connection lost in MultiVersus

To fix the connection lost in MultiVersus, the first thing is to verify the game files.

You can also change your Wi-Fi network if you’re using a Wi-Fi or deleting the “SaveGames” folder.

If the servers of the game are down, you can only wait for them to be back up.

If there’s an issue with the game, Multiversus definitely tells the users by tweeting about it.

Method 1. Wait for MultiVersus to fix the issue

If there’s an ongoing problem in the game, the ideal way is to wait for MultiVersus to fix it.

To get the latest updates, you can check the MultiVersus Twitter page.

For instance, in July, MultiVersus tweeted that they are investigating and trying to fix the log-in issue.

The login issue affected a lot of users and as a result, some of the users are unable to connect to the game.

A few hours after, MultiVersus tweeted that the issue has been resolved by them for the majority of users.

However, they are still working on a fix to resolve it for everyone.

Therefore, you have to be patient and wait for a fix to be implemented.

Method 2. Verify the game files

1. Firstly, go to Steam and go to your library.
2. Right-click “MultiVersus”.
3. Now, click on “Properties…”.
4. Select “Local Files”.
5. Lastly, click on “Verify integrity of game files…”.

After clicking on “Verify integrity of game files…”, wait for the process to finish.

After completing the verification, try opening MultiVersus and see if you can connect to the game.

Method 3. Change your Wi-Fi network

If you’re stuck in offline mode, it is happening because of your internet connection.

You cannot play Multiverse in online mode if you don’t have an internet connection.

To fix this, you can try changing your Wi-Fi network.

After moving to another Wi-Fi network, restart the game and check if you can connect to it.

Method 4. Delete the “SaveGames” folder

Note: You should opt for this method only if you haven’t made any progress in the game!

1. Firstly, search for “%appdata%” from the Windows search bar.
2. Click on “AppData” from the URL field.
3. Now, go to “Local”.
4. Scroll down and click on “MultiVersus”.
5. Click on “Saved”.
6. Delete “SavedGames” folder.

After deleting the “SavedGames” folder, try starting MultiVersus again.

If you’re asked to add your age, make sure to select “18 years old” or above.

After doing so, you will be able to connect to the game.

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