How To Fix League Of Legends Not Loading Into Game

League of Legends is an incredibly popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that has been around for over a decade. With over 115 million monthly active players, it's safe to say that League of Legends has a massive fan base. However, even with its popularity, players can sometimes experience issues when trying to load the game. In this blog post, we'll go over some common troubleshooting steps to help you get back into playing League of Legends.

The first and most crucial step is to check your internet connection. Ensure that your connection is stable and strong. A weak or unstable connection can cause issues when trying to load the game, which may result in an error message or a black screen. To check your internet connection, try running a speed test. If your internet speed is slow, it may be time to contact your internet service provider (ISP) for assistance.

If your internet connection is stable, but you're still experiencing issues, try running the game as an administrator. Sometimes, League of Legends may encounter permission or access issues, which can be resolved by running the game as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the League of Legends icon and select "Run as Administrator." This should give the game the necessary permissions to run correctly.

Outdated drivers can cause issues with games, including League of Legends. Ensure that your graphics card, sound card, and other drivers are up-to-date. To update your drivers, you can either download them from the manufacturer's website or use a driver updater tool. Updating your drivers can improve performance and stability, ensuring that your game runs smoothly.

If you're still experiencing issues, try repairing the game files. Corrupted files can cause the game to crash or not load correctly. To repair the game files, open the League of Legends launcher, click on the gear icon in the top right corner, and select "Initiate Full Repair." This will scan and repair any corrupted files, which may be causing issues.

Sometimes, other programs running in the background can interfere with League of Legends. Try closing any unnecessary programs, including web browsers, music players, and other games. This will free up system resources and allow League of Legends to run smoothly.

Firewalls and antivirus software can sometimes block League of Legends from working correctly. Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software to see if this resolves the issue. Ensure that you re-enable them once you've finished playing. If disabling your firewall and antivirus software fixes the issue, consider adding an exception for League of Legends in your firewall and antivirus software settings.

If none of the above steps work, consider uninstalling and reinstalling League of Legends. This is a last resort, but it can sometimes solve persistent problems. To uninstall League of Legends, go to the Control Panel and select "Programs and Features." Find League of Legends in the list of installed programs and select "Uninstall." Once you've uninstalled the game, go to the League of Legends website and download the latest version.

If none of these steps work, don't give up just yet! Contact Riot Games Support for further assistance. They may have additional solutions for you to try.