CK III - Cannot start game from launcher, error message reads "Launching the game failed."

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MeteorJunk

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Short summary of your issue
Cannot start game from launcher, error message reads "Launching the game failed."

Game Version
1.4.4

What OS are you playing on?
Windows

What platform are you using?
Paradox Launcher

Do you have mods enabled?
No

Have you tried verifying your game files (Steam only)?
No

How much "pain" is this causing you?
10

Please explain the issue you experienced in the most condensed way possible
I have Crusader Kings 3 installed on my Xbox app. I opened the launcher from the app and it opens without any issues. I try to press play, and within the second the game immediately brings an error with a red exclamation mark sign on the side that states "Launching the game failed." No context as to why it failed, just that it did fail.

Please explain how to reproduce the issue
I have no idea what is causing this issue in the first place, but I guess if hypothetically someone had the same issue they'd just launch the game from the Xbox app and try to press "play"

Is there anything else you think could help us identify/replicate the issue?
I have played this game on an identical version of it, as I have played from the independent game and the Xbox edition. I had last played the Xbox edition around November and played the independent game around December, and both times there were no issues excluding the very occasional crash. I uninstalled and reinstalled the game and nothing changed. I have tried using the Windows settings to repair the game and nothing changed. The game has no explanation as to why its absolutely refuses to launch without even trying to do so, which makes this much much more frustrating, angering even.

I have attached a save game
Yes

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