How to fix Halo Reach not launching on Windows PC (Windows Store Version)

fix Halo Reach not launching
Halo Reach

Halo Reach is finally available on PC via both Steam and Xbox Game Pass. This is the first title to be released as part of the Halo The Master Chief Collection on PC. Here’s how you can fix Halo Reach not launching on the Windows Store version/Game Pass.

The game is currently the top seller on Steam, and we’re very happy that PC players can finally experience the franchise at 4K60FPS.

Fix Halo Reach not launching on  Windows Store Version

If you’re on the Windows Store version or Game Pass

  • Search for the application in the Window’s Search Bar
  • Run the application through the file shown in results, rather than through the Game Pass Application or the Windows Store

This should fix the issue where the game doesn’t launch if you haven’t purchased it through Steam.

While you’re here, make sure you check out our other guides for it as well.

Latest Drivers for Halo Reach

Make sure you have the latest drivers installed for this title

Halo Reach PC System Requirements

343 industries have shared detail system requirements, average framerate, and resolutions for Halo Reach.

Minimum Specifications for AMD

  • CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 960T
  • GPU: AMD HD 6850
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • AVG FPS: 51-55

Minimum Specifications for NVIDIA

  • CPU: Intel i3-3550
  • GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTS 450
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • AVG FPS: 52-54

Minimum Specifications for AMD at 1080p

  • CPU: AMD FX-4100
  • GPU: AMD Radeon R7 360
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • AVG FPS: 61-62

Minimum Specifications for NVIDIA at 1080p

  • CPU: Intel i7-870
  • GPU: Nvidia GTX 560 TI
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • AVG FPS: 59-61

Minimum Specifications for AMD at 4K

  • CPU: AMD FX-6350
  • GPU: AMD Radeon 480
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • AVG FPS: 60-62

Minimum Specifications for AMD at 4K

  • CPU: Intel i3-3450
  • GPU: Nvidia GTX 770
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • AVG FPS: 60

Get the game on Steam here.

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