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Epic Games Error LS-0013 — Game Launch Failure in Epic Launcher

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Overview

Fix Epic Games Launcher error LS-0013 preventing games from launching due to missing prerequisites, corrupted files, or service issues.

Key Details

  • Error LS-0013 occurs when the Epic Games Launcher cannot start a game after clicking Launch
  • Often related to missing Visual C++ redistributables or .NET Framework components
  • Corrupted game files or incomplete installations trigger this launch failure
  • Background services required by the game may not be running
  • Anti-cheat software (EasyAntiCheat, BattlEye) initialization failures can cause LS-0013

Common Causes

  • Missing or corrupted Visual C++ Redistributable packages required by the game
  • Game files corrupted or incomplete — verification needed
  • Anti-cheat service not installed or not running properly
  • Windows user account permissions insufficient to launch the game executable

Steps

  1. 1Verify game files: open Epic Games Launcher > Library > click three dots on the game > Manage > Verify
  2. 2Install latest Visual C++ Redistributables: download both x86 and x64 versions from Microsoft
  3. 3Repair anti-cheat: navigate to the game folder, find EasyAntiCheat or BattlEye folder, run the setup/repair executable
  4. 4Run the game as administrator: find the game .exe in the installation folder, right-click > Properties > Compatibility > Run as administrator
  5. 5Reinstall the game if verification does not resolve the issue

Tags

epic-gamesls-0013launch-failuregamingprerequisites

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Frequently Asked Questions

Default location is C:\Program Files\Epic Games\[GameName]. You can find the exact path in Epic Games Launcher > Library > game > three dots > Manage.