1.2.9 Crash on startup

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game:Mount & Blade II Bannerlord
os:windows 11 pro 64bit
cpu:Intel i9-14900KF
Ram:corsair ddr5 6000 24G*2 kit
Display: GeForce GTX 4080
Drive:SSD 990 PRO

Game version: 1.2.9

Hello,
i get a crash to desktop on start up on a fresh unmodded install on a new PC.
Latest GPU drivers installed.

Tried deleting cache and changing disk. Redownload - Verify.
Was not able to boot up game so far at all.



Whats happening? Was looking forward to play on my new machine... :/