How to fix Red Dead Redemption 2 Exited Unexpectedly Error on PC

Red Dead Redemption 2 Exited Unexpectedly
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Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally available on PC, and it’s available through the Rockstar Launcher, and Epic Games Store. If you’re running into the Red Dead Redemption 2 Exited Unexpectedly Error, here’s how you can fix it.

The first few days of the launch are always a bit rocky, and there will be more issues, but we have you covered.

Fix Red Dead Redemption 2 Exited Unexpectedly Error

Multiple users that have reported this issue are using the Rockstar Launcher, and here are some methods that will fix or mitigate the problem.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Exited Unexpectedly
RDR 2 Error

Shut down your Anti-Virus Software

This is a common issue where an anti-virus software might be conflicting with your game, because of a false positive. Users have reported that shutting it down fixes the issue for most.

So if you’re using any anti-virus like Avast, turn it off and try running the game.

You can similarly add the game’s folder in your exceptions, and that might also fix the problem.

Update your Graphics Drivers

You can download the latest graphics drivers for your GPUs from the links below.

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC System Requirements

To run the game on PC, you’ll need the following specifications

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 7 64-bit – Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz or AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB System Memory
  • GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory
  • GPU: GeForce GTX 770 2GB or Radeon R9 280 3GB
  • HDD: 150 GB Available Hard Drive Space
  • DX: DirectX 11

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit – April 2019 Update (v1803)
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB System Memory
  • GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
  • HDD: 150 GB Available Hard Drive Space
  • DX: DirectX 11

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