How To Fix Final Fantasy XIII Crashing On Xbox Series X
The Final Fantasy XIII crashing in your Xbox Series X is a problem that can be caused by different factors. This could be due to a bug in the game, a corrupted cached file, or an outdated console software. To fix this you need to perform a couple of troubleshooting steps.
Final Fantasy XIII is a science fiction RPG developed by Square Enix and is currently available on the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The story centers on former soldier Lightning as she fights the government to save her sister. first released in 2009, it is followed by two sequels namely Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.
What to do when Final Fantasy XIII keeps on crashing on your Xbox Series X
One problem that you might encounter when playing Final Fantasy XIII on your Xbox is when the game crashes or freezes. This can happen when loading or running the game. Here’s what you need to do to fix this.
Prerequisite:
- Make sure to update the Xbox software.
- Make sure to have the latest version of the Final Fantasy XIII game installed.
Solution 1: Restart Final Fantasy XIII
When the game crashes or freezes the first thing you will need to do is to restart it. This removes any corrupted cached data that could be causing the issue.
Restart the game
- Press the Xbox button.
You can find this on your controller.
- Highlight the title.
This will select the game.
- Press Menu.
This allows you to access the game system settings.
- Select Quit.
This will stop the game from running.
- Start Final Fantasy XIII.
This will start the game.
Try to check if the issue still occurs.
Solution 2: Restart the Xbox console
One of the main causes of a game crash or freezing is corrupted data in your Xbox operating system. You can get rid of this data by performing a power cycle which will refresh the system. Press the Xbox button on the console for 10 seconds or until it turns off. Unplug the power cord then wait for a minute before plugging it back in. Turn on the Xbox after a few seconds then try running Final Fantasy XIII again and check if it still crashes.
Solution 3: Try to use a different profile
There’s a possibility that the Xbox profile you are using is corrupted. You can check if this is the culprit by using a different profile.
- Press the Xbox button on the controller.
- Select Profile & System.
- Select Add or switch.
- Try using a different profile. If only one profile is available then select the Add new option to add another profile that you can use for checking.
If the problem does not occur when using this new profile then you will need to remove your original profile from the Xbox then add it again.
Solution 4: Delete the game save file
If you are trying to load a corrupted game save file then it’s very likely that you will experience game crashes. In order to fix this you will need to delete this save file then resync with the cloud.
- Press the Xbox button on your controller.
- At the Home tab open My games & apps.
- Select See all.
- Highlight Final Fantasy XIII then press the menu button on the controller.
- Select Manage game and add-ons.
- Select Saved data.
- Select Delete all to remove the local save data.
After performing these steps try checking if the problem still occurs.
Solution 5: Reinstall Final Fantasy XIII
If after performing the troubleshooting steps we have provided the crashing problem still occurs then this could already be caused by a corrupted game installation. To fix this you should try to uninstall the game then reinstall it again.
Having the Final Fantasy XIII crashing on Xbox Series X can be a frustrating experience. Hopefully, this solution will help you fix the problem.
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