Before we explore the solutions, ensure that no unnecessary background applications are running while playing Resident Evil 4 Remake. This is especially recommended if you have less than 8 GB of RAM.
1. Launch the Game Directly From the Folder
If you launch the game from a shortcut rather than directly from the game’s folder, try starting the game directly from the executable located in the game’s folder. This solution has worked for many users because it bypasses additional steps that might be causing compatibility issues. Therefore, try launching the game directly from the folder before making any changes to the game or system.
2. Disable Ray Tracing
Ray tracing is a feature that significantly increases the workload on the GPU, especially in scenes with lighting effects. It simulates the way light behaves in the real world, creating realistic shadows, lighting, and reflections. However, it also consumes a large portion of the VRAM, which can lead to crashes if you don’t have a high VRAM graphics card. To see if this helps, consider disabling Ray Tracing.
3. Update Graphics Drivers
If you don’t frequently update your GPU drivers, updating them can resolve the crashing issue, as it ensures that the system is using the latest driver. Over time, GPU drivers can become corrupted or outdated, which could cause games to crash.
4. Verify Integrity of Game Files
Corruption in the local game files is also one of the main reasons that can lead to crashing problems. Verifying the integrity of game files restores the corrupted files by downloading fresh versions from the Steam servers and replacing the corrupted ones.
5. Lower Graphics Settings
High graphics settings increase the workload on the GPU, which could instantly crash the game if you run out of VRAM. However, if you reduce the graphics settings such as textures, shadows, and resolution, you will be able to make your game run smoothly because it will now use less VRAM, which can improve overall stability during gameplay, especially effective for systems with low VRAM. If the problem persists, try reinstalling the game. Reinstalling the game will restore the corrupted files that might be causing the issue. Corruption in the game files often causes crashes or instability. A fresh installation ensures all files are intact, so as a last resort, it is recommended to reinstall the game.
