Epic Games LS-0013
What is this error?
Epic Games Launcher failed to start the game. The launcher can't execute the game's binary.
Common causes
- corrupted game files
- antivirus quarantine
- missing runtime dependencies
- Epic Launcher bug
- anti-cheat not installed
How to fix it
- Verify game files in Epic Launcher
- add to antivirus exclusions
- reinstall game prerequisites
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Epic Games error LS-0013 means the launcher couldn't start the game. The game files are there but the executable can't run.
This affects Fortnite, Rocket League, and other Epic Games Store titles.
How to fix it:
- Verify game files: click the three dots next to the game in Epic Launcher > Manage > Verify
- Add the game folder to your antivirus exclusions — check the quarantine for blocked .exe files
- Run Epic Games Launcher as Administrator
- Install Visual C++ Redistributables (2015-2022, x86 and x64) and DirectX End-User Runtime
- If the game uses anti-cheat, repair it from the game's installation folder
- Delete Epic's webcache: %LOCALAPPDATA% > EpicGamesLauncher > Saved > webcache
- Close Epic completely via Task Manager and relaunch
- Reinstall the game if nothing else works
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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