Access violation fix
Squad EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address
If Squad throws EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0xffffffffffffffff, the crash can be triggered by corrupted local state, bad runtime state, render path issues or broken game files.
Fast answer
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Why the workflow matters
Access violation errors look technical, but the practical first step is still the same: close the game, repair cache, validate files and test launch fallback.
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