Windows [HELP] Unable to Launch Game - Steam Version

[genevieveTTB]

Latest version from steam as of 12/23, unable to launch unless in compatibility mode (32-bit systems under Betas option).

Game info:

Game Version: 1.5.6
Compatibility Build
SDK Helper: SteamHelper
Game Language: en
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
OS: Win32NT Microsoft Windows NT 6.2.9200.0
In-game Date: spring 0 Y1 Time of Day: 600
Game Location: null

Things I've done:

-reinstall game (multiple times)
-verify game files (multiple times)
-try every audio output device, speakers, headphones
-download and install XNA
-download and install DX9c
-delete app data files
-run in admin mode
-run steam in admin mode
-disable anti virus
-disable firewall

After a few dozen attempts an error file appeared: "Message: The type initializer for 'StardewValley.BellsAndWhistles.SpriteText' threw an exception."

Any other suggestions? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[genevieveTTB]

Update: this has been solved but I'm not sure which of the 2 methods gets credit:

1) Uninstalled sound drivers (Realtek specifically) and reinstalled the one from my laptop's manufacturer website

2) by the time I restarted and launched Steam SDV had an update

Hope this helps if anyone is having issues.

 

[genevieveTTB]

Update, after successfully launching it once yesterday the game no longer launches. I have uninstalled and reinstalled as well as go through all the previous steps to try and fix. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks