Many 2XKO players are currently encountering the Vanguard Error, aka code VAN-81, which is preventing them from enjoying the early access.
If you have played the closed beta, you'll be well aware of this issue. The error is typically related to the anti-cheat that powers the 2XKO client. You won't be able to play until you can fix the error and stop it from appearing.
While we wait for a permanent fix, there's a workaround to try in the meantime.
How to fix the Vanguard-VAN-81 error in 2XKO
To solve the problem, we will first need to understand its source. The Vanguard-VAN-81 error typically happens when the anti-cheat fails to load correctly. It should load when you start 2XKO for the first time.
If you can't get it to load correctly, go to the base directory where 2XKO is installed. From there, search for the anti-cheat executable file and delete it. Clear your recycle bin, and start the game. When you begin the Riot launcher and try to start 2XKO, the anti-cheat will install again. You'll need to restart your PC for the process to complete, and this should ideally fix the problem.
If you're still getting the error, the only other solution is to clean install 2XKO and the Riot launcher. To do this, you'll first have to uninstall the game and then the launcher. Then, reinstall the launcher first, and proceed with reinstalling the required files for 2XKO. You'll also notice that Vanguard is being reinstalled as well.
This should solve all the issues you could potentially get with 2XKO's anti-cheat while trying to run the game. There's also a chance for you to encounter problems trying to log in to the server, and try out the solution in that case.
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