Starfield is an AAA game that will put your computer to the test. With the thousands of planets you’ll be visiting and the sheer size of a game, some bugs are bound to happen. I’m playing this Skyrim-in-space game on PC, so I was prepared for Starfield system errors, or at least so I thought until my PC crashed like a spaceship after a dogfight with pirates. If you need help like I did, here’s how to fix the Starfield crashing on PC error.
Starfield PC crash error solution
Before you start trying to fix things on your own like I did, I recommend you read thelatest Starfield patch notes, as you may discover your problem is already solved. If that’s not the case, here’s what you can do to fix Starfield crashing on PC.
Check if your graphic drivers are up to date
Whether you have NVIDIA or ATI Radeon, your GPU must be up-to-date to run Starfield. This way, you’ll be sure crashes are not connected to your graphics card. Visit officialNVIDIA download driversorAMD Radeon Drivers and Supportto update your GPU drivers. Using the clean install option is recommended.
Check minimum system requirements for Starfield
If you’re having trouble running Starfield, check if you meet theminimum system requirements for Starfield, and make sure you have an SSD before even considering installing the game.
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Update DirectX
Starfield crashes on PC for many reasons, and DirectX may be one of them, so be proactive and update DirectX as soon as you install the game. Follow these instructions on how to install DirectX:
Verify game files on Steam
It’s always a good idea to check your game files if you’ve installed Starfield via Steam. To verify game files on Steam, follow these steps:
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