BepInEx is the mod loader. If it crashes during boot, the game dies.
Does your game crash only when you try to load a specific character card, coordinate, or enter the Studio mode? This points to missing asset mods. Fix Missing Zipmods (Sideloader)
Here is a review of the common "crash fix" solutions available, how they work, and what you need to know before using them. koikatsu crash fix
These crashes can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
If you applied the official unrated restoration patch from the publisher's website onto a Steam game that has been updated, the version mismatch will cause a hard crash. Ensure your manual patch version matches your Steam build number exactly, or switch entirely to the HF Patch, which safely automates the uncensoring process. BepInEx is the mod loader
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Many crashes occur before the game even fully loads due to environmental settings. This points to missing asset mods
If you use a pre-packaged version like the "BetterRepack," ensure you have run the included "Update.bat" or checked for the latest patches.
Download the latest drivers directly from NVIDIA or AMD.
This is the #1 cause of "Crash on Load" (stuck at 30% or 80%).