[Updated] Warframe: Echoes of Duviri launcher crashing after latest update, issue acknowledged (workaround inside)

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Original story (published on Jul. 28, 2023) follows:

The highly anticipated Warframe update, ‘Echoes of Duviri,’ was released recently, bringing with it a plethora of exciting new features and content.

However, some players have encountered a frustrating issue where the Warframe: Echoes of Duviri launcher keeps crashing immediately upon attempting to start it.

Additionally, others have reported receiving an error message stating, ‘Unable to connect. Please ensure you have the latest Warframe update.’ This problem appears to be affecting players on all platforms.

Reddit threads, Warframe forums, and Twitter have been flooded with posts (1,2,3,4,5) from players experiencing the problem.

I go to launch the launcher from steam. It downloads a 3.2mb update and then when it reaches 100% it crashes and repeats the process all over again. This has never happened before and now suddenly after the update my game breaks. I have tried verifying and optimizing the launcher but it still does the same thing (Source)

Thankfully, the Warframe support team has acknowledged the launcher crashing issue and has provided some workarounds to help affected players get back into the game.

Sorry, Tenno! We’re aware of Launcher issues at the moment. Head to the Forums for more details on what you can do in the meantime (Source)

Here are the steps you can take to mitigate the problem:

For console players encountering the issue, the support team recommends uninstalling and reinstalling the game. This should help refresh the game files and potentially fix any corrupt data causing the problem.

In conclusion, while the Warframe: Echoes of Duviri update has brought exciting new content to the game, it has also come with some unexpected issues, particularly with the launcher crashing for certain players.

Fortunately, the Warframe support team has acknowledged the problem and provided several workarounds to help players get back into action.

By following these workarounds, players can hopefully overcome the launcher crashing issue and continue their adventures in the vast world of Warframe. Happy hunting, Tenno!

10:24 pm (IST): Multiple reports indicate that Warframe is currently constantly crashing for several (1, 2, 3).

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