How to Fix Cyberpunk 2077 Crashing on PC (Steam, Epic, GOG)

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Cyberpunk 2077

After almost a decade, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally here. A vast open-world role-playing game built into the future with more customization one could hope for. For some, the game is a new version of “The Witcher” with modern tech and for some, it is a glimpse into the future. But unfortunately, some users are still unable to experience this even after having the game due to some Cyberpunk 2077 Crashing issues.

While the game was delayed a lot of times to fix as many as issues possible on the launch, it is understandable that these kinds of things happen due to extremely diverse gaming systems and settings people use. So if you are unfortunate enough to have trouble playing the game, here are a few things you can try to fix it.

Fixes for Cyberpunk 2077 Crashing on PC

If your game isn’t running at all, crashes after launching, or somewhere during the game-play, do not worry because it is possible to fix them easily. Here are a few basic things that you need to make sure of before trying to apply any experimental fixes.

FIX 1: Latest Cyberpunk 2077 Game files

Make sure you have the latest patch of the game installed. You can download the latest files from here.

FIX 2: UPDATE YOUR GRAPHIC DRIVER

Make sure you are on the latest versions of your GPU drivers. You can download these from the links below

Fix 3: Add an exception in your Antivirus

If you have third party anti-virus software installed, simply add the Cyberpunk 2077 folder in its exceptions/exclusions list. This will make sure that the anti-virus doesn’t consider it a false negative.

FIX 4: UPDATE YOUR WINDOWS

Make sure you are on the latest version of your operating system. To update your Windows, follow the steps below.

  • Click on Start, and go to Settings
  • Here, select Update and Security
  • Click on Windows Update

If you have a pending update, it will give you the details for it.

Fix 5: Launch the game as admin

  • Locate the executable (.exe file) for the game
  • Right-click on it, and click Properties
  • In the compatibility tab, check “Run this program as an administrator”

If these have helped you to play the game smoothly, that’s great! If not, make sure you go through our other guides as well which might help you in further rectifying the issue. Do mention in the comments below if you have used any other methods other than these that helped you run the game.

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