How to Fix Persona 4 Golden Crash on Launch Issue on PC

Persona 4 Golden crash
Persona 4 Golden screenshot

Persona 4 Golden is a title that needs no introduction. It is the chronologically fifth installment in the series,  itself a part of the larger Megami Tensei franchise. It was released on PlayStation 2 in Japan in July 2008. In 2012 an enhanced version of the game titled Persona 4 Golden was released for PlayStation Vita. Without any expectations, ATLUS then surprisingly released the game on PC via Steam on June 13, 2020 PC. The PC port was received greatly by the community, however, there are some issues related to the game like crashes, bug, and cutscene stuttering for some users. Here’s how you can try to fix Persona 4 Golden crash on launch issue on PC.

The game itself is a surprise release as it was not announced by ATLUS but was leaked via Steamdb and many rumors suggested a PC release of Persona. The game has Overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam with over 7,206 positive reviews out of 7,465 reviews.

Fix Persona 4 Golden Crash on Launch Issue

If you run Persona 4 Golden on your system and the game process closes before displaying anything you can try:

  • Open Start menu and type in Apps and features and hit Enter.
  • Navigate to Optional features then Add a feature.
  • Search for Media Feature Pack and install it.
  • Restart computer.

NOTE: This fix is for N and KN versions of Windows 10.

Do let us know if the solution mentioned above has helped you fixing the Persona 4 Golden crash.

About Persona 4 Golden

The story is set in Inaba—a quiet town in rural Japan. A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Explore meeting kindred spirits, feelings of belonging, and even confronting the darker sides of one’s self.

This is the first Persona title release on PC with Catharine Classic. Fans are expecting that ATLUS might release more Persona titles on PC in the future. If that becomes true, which title would you like to see the most on PC?