If your graphics settings are not set to high and you’re still having issues, you may be missing some redistributables required for the game to run smoothly. Let’s delve into the methods that have helped several users resolve their issues. Before proceeding with other fixes, ensure that your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements for the RE 4 Remake. Running a game on hardware that’s not sufficiently powerful can lead to poor performance and crashes.
1. Turn off Ray Tracing
Disabling the Ray Tracing feature can lower VRAM usage by 1 to 2GB, potentially fixing the crashing issue. Although Ray Tracing enhances realism in games and elevates the gaming experience, it can also lead to increased VRAM usage and subsequent crashes. During our research, we came across users hesitant to disable Ray Tracing because their high-end GPUs support the feature. If you’re among them, consider reducing the Ray Tracing setting to low or medium, rather than disabling it completely. Should the problem persist, we recommend turning off Ray Tracing entirely.
2. Reduce the in-game resolution
Higher in-game resolutions place additional strain on your GPU, potentially causing the game to crash if the GPU can’t keep up. The higher the resolution, the more pixels the GPU must produce. If you’re using a resolution above 1440p, consider lowering it to see if that resolves the issue.
3. Delete the in-game progress
According to some players, crashes may occur due to frequent game progress saves. Deleting the in-game progress folder may help resolve the issue. Therefore, it’s recommended to do so before proceeding with further troubleshooting methods.
4. Reset the overclock settings
Improper overclock settings can negatively affect gaming performance and cause hardware overheating, leading to crashes. It’s advisable to reset any overclock settings you’ve applied. Follow these steps to achieve this:
5. Update the GPU Driver
Outdated GPU drivers may struggle to run high-end games, causing crashes. To resolve this, update your GPU driver.
6. Reinstall DirectX and VC Redistributables
DirectX, a suite of APIs crucial for multimedia tasks, particularly in gaming, and Microsoft Visual C++, must be correctly installed for a smooth RE 4 Remake experience.
7. Repair the game files
Corrupted game files could be the cause of the crashes. To fix this, try repairing the game files. If you still encounter issues, the final resort is to reinstall RE 4 Remake, which we’ve yet to attempt. Thus, we advise reinstalling the game as a last measure to resolve the problem.
