Sometimes the game launcher (the menu) crashes, taking s1-sp64-ship.exe with it.
The executable relies on specific versions of DirectX 11 and Visual C++ libraries. Even if you have newer versions, the specific 2013/2015 runtimes might be missing.
If the error persists, consider these final steps:
Note: If you’re using a modified or pirated copy of the game, the
s1-sp64-ship.exeerror is even more common due to modified executables. In that case, the only reliable fix is to obtain a legitimate, updated version from an official storefront.
The "ship" executable relies heavily on older DirectX and C++ libraries.
Error Code: s1-sp64-ship.exe (Often accompanied by a crash, freeze, or "Stopped Working" message)
Game: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Affected Systems: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit)
There are few things more frustrating in PC gaming than settling in for a session of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, only to be met with a cryptic system error referencing s1-sp64-ship.exe. This executable file is the core 64-bit process for the game’s single-player campaign (the "s1" stands for "Single Player 1"). When this process crashes, it usually brings the entire game down with it, displaying a generic "Program has stopped working" message or a complete freeze-to-desktop.
If you are seeing this error, do not worry. It does not mean your PC is broken or that your game files are corrupted beyond repair. This is a known, albeit frustrating, issue tied primarily to compatibility, driver conflicts, or deprecated software libraries.
Below, we break down exactly why this error occurs and provide the definitive, step-by-step solutions to get you back into the futuristic boots of Mitchell.
If the .exe file is corrupted or missing data, Steam will replace it.
Overlays are notorious for crashing older 64-bit executables like s1-sp64-ship.exe.
After disabling all overlays, restart the game.