In this guide, we’ll help you determine why The Outlast Trials keeps crashing on your system and provide steps to resolve the issue.
1. Verify the Game’s System Requirements
Ensure your gaming setup aligns with the latest system requirements for The Outlast Trials, released in the recent patch notes. Upgrading your system or tweaking the game settings can lead to significant improvements in performance and stability. Compare these specifications with your system’s hardware using the attached screenshot. If your system’s hardware doesn’t meet the game’s minimum requirements, this could be the reason why the game often crashes. To mitigate this issue, consider reducing the game’s graphics settings to the minimum and playing at a lower resolution. While these adjustments may not eliminate crashes completely, they should make them less frequent. If your system’s hardware meets or exceeds the game’s recommended requirements, apply the solutions below to resolve the issue.
2. Verify the Game Files
Corrupted or incomplete game files are often the culprits behind persistent crashes. Our step-by-step verification process will guide you through restoring any damaged files, ensuring your game runs smoothly without compromising your progress or settings.
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Epic Games Launcher
After selecting ‘verify’, allow the launcher a few minutes to scan your game files. Should it detect any corruption or missing files, it will automatically replace them to resolve the issue. If it detects no irregularities in your game files, a message will appear saying, ‘All files were successfully validated’. If so, proceed to the next solution.
3. Switch to DirectX11
The Outlast Trials supports both DirectX12 and DirectX11. By default, the game uses DX12. However, older hardware may have compatibility issues with DX12.”. Switching to DX11 could solve the issue due to its superior hardware compatibility and reliability compared to newer versions. Follow the steps we’ve written below to switch over to DX11: Note: Before entering the launch option for DX11, make sure the game is closed.
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Epic Games Launcher
Once you’ve applied this launch option, the game will automatically use DX11 instead of DX12 each time it starts, likely resolving the crashing issue. If problems persist, don’t worry, additional solutions are listed below. Outdated or corrupt graphics drivers can wreak havoc on your gaming experience. Stay ahead of the game with our guide on identifying your graphics card model and updating to the latest drivers. This simple yet crucial step can often be the key to eradicating those pesky crashes.”
4. Run the Game as an Administrator
If the game is not run as an administrator, it will not have the necessary permissions to access system resources, files, and modify settings. This can result in numerous errors such as constant crashes and freezes. Running the game as an administrator ensures it has access to necessary resources and files, effectively resolving the crashing problem. Follow the steps below to run the game as an administrator:
5. Run the Game on Your Dedicated GPU (If Applicable)
The game may be running on your system’s integrated graphics, not your dedicated graphics card. This could explain its poor performance, as your integrated GPU is likely much weaker than the dedicated one. To ensure the game runs on your GPU, follow the steps below:
6. Update Graphics Card Drivers
Navigate to your GPU manufacturer’s website, select your graphics card model, and download the latest drivers. Our guide includes direct links and a walkthrough to simplify this process, ensuring you’re not left in the dark when updating your drivers.
6.1 Finding the Make and Model of Your GPU
To update your GPU drivers, first identify your GPU model by following the instructions below: Note: If your GPU is identified as “Microsoft Basic Display Adapter” in Device Manager, it indicates missing or corrupted drivers. This is not your GPU’s actual name, so refer to this guide to determine your GPU’s make and model.
6.2 Updating Drivers
Before updating your drivers, uninstall the current ones to avoid file conflicts. If you have an AMD GPU, utilize the AMD Cleanup Utility program for a straightforward process. If you have an NVIDIA or Intel GPU, use the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to remove your current drivers. After downloading the program, proceed with these steps to update your Graphics Card Drivers: After your system restarts, visit your GPU manufacturer’s website, input your GPU model, and download the latest drivers. Refer to this guide if you require installation assistance.
7. Reinstall the Game
If none of the above solutions resolve your issue, the final resort is to reinstall the game. There could be deep corruption in your game files that the launcher’s verification feature may overlook. Reinstalling the game can resolve performance issues. To do so, first uninstall it using these steps:
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Epic Games Launcher
After uninstalling the game, reopen Steam or Epic Games Launcher to reinstall it. Ensure there are no network or power disruptions during the download.
