: If you are on a laptop, ensure the game is using your dedicated GPU. You can set this to High Performance in Windows Graphics Settings by browsing for the game's Force DirectX 11

Antivirus software (especially Windows Defender or Norton) often flags modified game executables (common with mods) as a threat and blocks communication with Steam.

The error message "" in DmC: Devil May Cry usually occurs when the game fails to communicate with the Steam client or when critical API files are blocked or missing. Quick Fixes for "Steam Must Be Running"

If you are a fan of stylish hack-and-slash action, you’ve likely encountered a frustrating roadblock when trying to launch (the 2013 reboot) on Steam. Nothing kills the mood before a demon-hunting spree quite like the dreaded error message:

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