Diablo 2 Resurrected Not Launching? Here's How To Fix The Problem

Anybody can say whatever they want about the Diablo game series, but it will continue to be one of the most popular game franchises in the whole world.

It’s literally very hard to find someone that hasn’t at least heard about these games. Particularly Diablo 2, which is by far the most known out of all of them.

Even though many were still playing the first version of the title, Blizzard Entertainment decided to revamp the entire game, just as they did with Warcraft 3, and various expansions of World of Warcraft.

The HD version of Diablo 2 is outstandingly good and players can’t seem to get enough of it. Provided they can also play it first.

Yes, even though the game is more than twenty years old, the new version came with some pretty nasty bugs and glitches.

That being said, for some, the title doesn’t even launch. And, if you are among the users that are in that situation, know that you came to the right place for a solution.

How do I fix Diablo 2 Resurrected not launching?

1. Check system requirements

Before we decide that there is indeed a problem that is preventing your device from running Diablo 2 Resurrected, you must first check the system requirements.

Why? Well, because the device you are trying to run the game on could be incompatible, thus not allowing the application to even start.

	MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS	RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING SYSTEM	Windows® 10	Windows® 10
PROCESSOR	Intel® Core i3-3250 AMD FX-4350	Intel® Core i5-9600k AMD Ryzen 5 2600
VIDEO	Nvidia GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7850	Nvidia GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
MEMORY	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
HARD DRIVE SPACE	30 GB
NETWORK	Broadband Internet connection
RESOLUTION	1280 x 720

If all is in order here, we can proceed with the actual troubleshooting process and determine what exactly is happening.

2. Scan and repair Diablo 2 Resurrected

1. Open the BattleNet app on your PC.
2. Select the Diablo 2 Resurrected tab and click on the Settings button.
3. Click the Begin scan button.

3. Run the game as an administrator

1. Locate the folder where Diablo 2 Resurrected is installed.
2. Right-click on the Diablo 2 Resurrected executable and click on Properties.
3. Select the Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as administrator box.

4. Update your graphics driver

1. Press the Windows key, search for Device Manager and click on Open.
2. Expand Display Adapters, right-click on your GPU and select Update driver.
3. Select Search automatically for drivers.

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5. Update Windows to the latest version

1. Press Windows + I to access Settings.
2. Select the Windows updates tab and click Install all.
3. If no updates are queued for installation, press the Check for updates button.

6. Allow Diablo 2 Resurrected through the Windows Firewall

1. Press the Windows key, search for Firewall and select Open.
2. Click on Allow an app through Firewall.
3. If Diablo 2 Resurrected isn’t in the list, click Change Settings, then Allow another app.
4. Click the Browse button, locate your game and press the Add button.

These methods have proven to work for other Diablo 2 Resurrected players that found themselves in the same situation when trying to launch the game.

Has this guide solved your problem? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.