Is there anything else I should try? I did e-mail GOG.com support, but was wondering if anyone here might have an answer before they can get back to me. Empire Earth II Official Patch 1.2 for every language version It's recommended to use Unofficial Patch 1.5 instead: Unofficial Patch 1.5 fixes compatibility with newest Windows (8 / 8.1 / 10) versions, adds new features to game, re-enables online Multiplayer Lobby, supports all screen resolutions, uses DirectX 9 (instead of DirectX 8) and fixes game crashes. Shadow Empire on Steam Shadow Warrior 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver is the sequel to the Shadow Warrior, the reboot of the game was released for Microsoft Windows in October, for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in May, and Xbox Game Pass in. I'd much rather be able to run the software natively in the host OS, but I'll settle for getting it to work in the VM if it can be done. Game crashes immediately after splash screen.Installed June 2010 edition of DirectX, as suggested by GOG.com.Updated video drivers from HP's website.In the background, I can hear the game's intro and title screen running, but I can't restore the game window no matter what I do. When running the shortcut, I see the Empire Earth splash screen and then it switches to a full-screen black window with a 'spinning circle' cursor for a few seconds. Unfortunately, I've yet to be able to actually play it. I recently purchased Empire Earth Gold Edition from GOG.com.