How to Fix Space Marine 2 Crashes on PC
When playing Space Marine 2, many players may encounter game crashes, which can negatively impact the gaming experience. This article provides several effective solutions to help you fix this issue and ensure smooth gameplay.
Method 1: Check System Requirements
Press Windows + X and select "System" to check your processor's name, frequency, and installed RAM size.
Press Windows + R, type "dxdiag", and press Enter. In the "Display" tab, check your graphics card's name and memory.
Open "This PC" to check available space on the C: drive. Ensure at least 50GB of free space for smooth gameplay.
Method 2: Update Graphics Drivers
Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers are a common cause of game crashes. Ensure that your graphics driver is up to date. Use Driver Sentry to automatically detect and update drivers, saving time and reducing the risk of errors.
Download and install the latest version of Driver Sentry. Open the software and click "Scan".
After scanning, find your graphics driver in the list of outdated drivers, and click "Update".
Restart your computer after updating to ensure the changes take effect.
Method 3: Adjust Game Settings
Launch Space Marine 2, go to the main menu, and select "Settings".
In "Graphics Settings", lower the resolution to 1080p (1920x1080) or lower.
Reduce or disable visual effects such as anti-aliasing, texture quality, shadow quality, and ambient occlusion.
Set the frame rate limit to 30 or 60 FPS to reduce GPU load.
Save and restart the game to see if the crash issue is resolved.
Method 4: Disable Software Overlays
Disable Steam Overlay
Open Steam, click the "Steam" button in the top-left corner, and select "Settings".
Go to the "General" tab and uncheck "Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game".
Disable Discord Overlay
Open Discord, click the gear icon in the bottom-left to open "User Settings".
Select "Overlay", and disable the "Enable in-game overlay" option.
Disable NVIDIA GeForce Experience Overlay
Open GeForce Experience, click the gear icon in the top-right for settings.
Turn off the "In-Game Overlay" option under the "General" tab.
Method 5: Verify Game Files Integrity
Open Steam, right-click Space Marine 2, and select "Properties".
Go to the "Installed Files" tab and click "Verify integrity of game files".
Steam will check and repair any corrupted files.
Once the process is complete, restart the game to see if the issue is fixed.
Method 6: Disable Overclocking
Restart your PC and press the designated key (e.g., F2, DEL, F10) to enter BIOS.
In BIOS, navigate to the "CPU Settings" or "Advanced Settings", often under "Performance" or "Frequency Control".
Set all overclocking options to "Default" or "Disabled".
Press F10 to save and exit BIOS, and then restart your computer.
Method 7: Close Unnecessary Background Programs
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
In the "Processes" tab, find programs consuming large amounts of CPU, memory, or disk resources, right-click, and choose "End Task".
Make sure to close resource-heavy programs like downloaders, browsers, and video players.
After closing background programs, restart Space Marine 2 and see if the problem is resolved.
Method 8: Reinstall the Game
Right-click Space Marine 2 in Steam and select "Uninstall".
After uninstallation, restart your PC to ensure all associated resources are released.
Reopen Steam, find Space Marine 2, click "Install", and wait for the download and installation to finish.
Launch the game once installed to see if the crashes are resolved.
By following these steps, you should be able to fix game crashes and ensure smooth gameplay. If the problem persists, consider contacting the game's developer or technical support for further assistance.
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