Here we will discuss the Dungeonborne error which reads “Please launch through Steam.”
As per the players, they receive this error upon launching the game. The bizarre thing is that the error comes even when players are launching the game from Steam.
According to our research, this is a game permission issue, or there are some issues with the game files.
Fixes For Dungeonborne “Please Launch Through Steam” Error
Note: The first thing we suggest is to check if you need to update the game or Steam. If there are any new updates for Steam or games then consider installing them, and then check for the error.
Fix 1: Launch Steam As Administrator
If the game and Steam Client are up to date with their latest version then consider running Steam as Administrator.
During our research, we have found that this is one of the main reasons behind this error, so consider running Steam as administrator and check for the error.
Here is how you can run Steam as Administrator:
- Go to the App or game which you want to start as an Administrator.
- Right-click on the Application.
- Select Run as administrator.
Fix 2: Validate The Game File
If the error persists then consider validating the game files under the Steam Client.
Follow The Given Steps To Verify The Integrity Of Games Files On Steam.
- Close the Steam.
- Restart your device.
- Launch Steam.
- Tap on the library from the top of the screen.
- Go to your Game and Right-click on it, or tap on the Gear icon.
- Select Properties.
- Select the Installed Files tab.
- Select Verify integrity of game files.
Fix 3: Try Disabling Fullscreen Optimization
If the game still shows the error then disable the fullscreen optimization and check for the error.
- Go to the Steam Library.
- Go to Dungeonborne, and Right-click on it.
- Select Manage.
- Select Browse local files.
- Then find the game’s executable file, and Right-click on it.
- Select Properties.
- Go to the Compatibility tab.
- Tick Disable fullscreen optimization option.
- Select Apply.
- Select Ok.
- Reboot your system.
- Check for the error.