Such issues can cause the game to crash at random moments, creating a less than ideal gaming experience. Below, we’ll outline several solutions you can attempt to eliminate these crashes on your computer.
1. Run Steam as an Admin
Giving the Steam client administrative privileges is the first step you should take. Elevated permissions may resolve any potential permission conflicts within your Windows environment that could contribute to the game’s crashing.
2. Disable Steam Controller Input
Steam’s controller input feature allows the use of a controller with any Steam game, but it can lead to crashes due to conflicts or inconsistencies. Disabling this feature might solve the problem:
3. Run Helldivers 2 in Compatibility Mode
Running Helldivers 2 in compatibility mode can address issues on older hardware by deactivating certain more recent features:
4. Reinstall GameGuard
Helldivers 2 utilizes the nProtect GameGuard anti-cheat software, which, if malfunctioning, may be the cause of your game crashing.
5. Delete Corrupted User Config
A corrupted local config file can cause crashes as it’s loaded at the game’s startup. Deleting the damaged file will force the game to recreate a fresh one, albeit at the expense of resetting your user settings:
6. Whitelist Helldivers 2
Security software might block game files, leading to crashes, especially concerning the anti-cheat GameGuard program. To mitigate this, whitelist Helldivers 2 and its components in your antivirus software. After adding the exemptions, observe if the crashes continue. Each antivirus have a different exception process, but you can check our detailed guide on “How to add exceptions in Avast antivirus?“.
7. Update AMD Chipset Driver (if applicable)
Outdated chipset drivers can cause compatibility issues that may lead to crashes. To avoid this, update your chipset driver following these steps:
8. Repair Helldivers 2 Game Files
Damaged or missing game files could also be the reason for crashes. To ensure that the game files are in good order, make use of the “verify integrity of game files” feature on Steam.
9. Update Graphics Drivers
Out-of-date graphics drivers can be another cause behind frequent crashes in Helldivers 2. Updating these drivers could provide needed fixes for issues encountered with newer games.
10. Update BIOS
BIOS updates are essential for the seamless operation of your system and can enhance stability, potentially reducing game crashes. Using these details, visit the support page for your motherboard and download the most recent BIOS version. You can find instructions for updating your BIOS on your motherboard manufacturer’s website.
11. Remove Overclocking
Last but not least, should none of the previous solutions work, consider removing any overclock settings applied to your hardware. This includes memory profiles such as XMP/DOCP in BIOS and any CPU overclocks like Precision Boost Overdrive for AMD processors. These overclock settings might cause system instability, leading to game crashes. Check if deactivating the overclock resolves the issue. The methods listed above should significantly reduce the likelihood of Helldivers 2 crashes. If you continue to face problems, it’s advisable to contact the Helldivers 2 support team for further assistance.
