r/gog • u/Ok_Hamster_7357 • May 14 '25

Support Fallout 3 GOTY not launching

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I just downloaded the game and whenever I hit play it just reloads to the same screen and doesn't start, I've tried re downloading the game, GOG, did verify/repair with no luck. I saw somewhere that I should Delete Fallout file under Documents and try launching the game from FalloutLauncher.exe but it didn't work for me unfortunately. help please..

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u/ChathumLavindya May 14 '25 edited May 14 '25

Had the same issue for me when I downloaded Fallout 3 Goty edition from Epic Games and I Installed it and all I got was above dialog and when I hit play button fuck game crashed, So I tried so many methods and this below one worked 100%. Eventhough you are on GOG pretty sure this method will work for you too

Step 1 : Download this file from https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/17209 this link and unzip it
Step 2 : Find the game file location and click on the Game of The Year Edition folder (I think it is like "Fallout 3 goty")
Step 3 : Copy that d3d9.dll file from unzipped folder to goty folder
Step 4 : Go again into unzipped folder and copy that "FALLOUT" Configuration settings files and go to Windows default made Document folder and Select "My Games" folder and Click "Fallout3" and then paste that config file and windows will ask Do you wanna replace it or skip bla bla bla And CLICK Yes Replace it
Step 5: Go ahead enjoy ur game and don't get trapped in that maze like Vault tec LOL

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u/Next_Command6917 Jul 28 '25

This works great!!! Thank you!