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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has been released across all platforms. The successor to the acclaimed medieval RPG pulls back the curtain on life in the Middle Ages in Bohemia and central Europe. However, like most games, it’s not without its problems – errors, crashes, and bugs can strike at any time. We’ve compiled a list of all that we have encountered and offer solutions on how to fix them.
Errors, crashes, bugs, and other issues in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Unfortunately, technical or software problems are a reality in gaming, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has its own set to deal with. On the bright side, many of them can be fixed once encountered. These are some of the common issues you can encounter while launching the game or playing:
Error | Likely causes |
---|---|
Crash to desktop or on startup | Corrupt game files or graphics issues |
No cutscene dialogue bug | Spacial audio issues |
White flickering on the screen bug | Motion blur settings |
Black screen on PC | Outdated GPU driver or overlay conflict |
Game not launching | Corrupt game files or permission issues |
“Game not released” error on Steam | Corrupt game files |
How to fix Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 crash errors
Many players have reported that their game crashes either on startup or during gameplay. There are several possible culprits to this – from corrupt game files, wrong graphics settings, and out-of-date GPU drivers, to GPU overheating. Here’s what you can do to troubleshoot and fix the issue:
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- Verify game files or reinstall the game: First, try verifying and repairing the game files through your launcher (Steam, Epic, etc). This will fix any corrupt game files in the game’s installation folder. In case that doesn’t work, you can try reinstalling the game in full.
- Update GPU drivers: Make sure that your graphics drivers are up to date. Use your card manufacturer’s website or software (like GeForce Experience, for example) to check for updates and then install them. We suggest that you perform a ‘clean’ installation for best results.
- Lower graphics settings: It’s possible that the game’s default settings have been set too high for your hardware to handle. Try lowering the graphics settings one by one and try playing again to see if that fixes the issue. You can keep tinkering until you find a good balance for what your machine can handle.
- Check for overheating: Another possible culprit can be your CPU or GPU overheating from the stress. This can cause stuttering and even crashes. First, make sure that the graphics settings aren’t set too high (as we said in the above point). Then, check your system temperatures either through BIOS or by using an app like CoreTemp or HWiNFO. If the temperatures are too high, you can clean up your PC from any dust buildup and look into reapplying thermal paste to your components.
How to fix the “No dialogue in cutscene” bug
Players have reported that sometimes they would get no dialogue during cutscenes in KCD2. This seems to be caused by certain Windows sound settings, making the solution fairly simple (though more testing may be required). Here’s what you can do:
- Turn on Windows Sonic: Windows Sonic controls your spatial sound settings when playing with headphones. To fix the bug, you can turn it on by going to Start, then Settings, System, and then Sound. Select your headphones from the Output devices, then select Properties. Go to Spatial Sound, then select “Windows Sonic for Headphones” and click Apply.
How to fix white flickering on your screen
Many have experienced white flickering on their screens while playing the game. Sometimes it happens when Henry changes locations, when strafing, or even when raising his weapon. It’s tied to a few settings, so there are a couple of solutions you can try:
- Turn on Motion Blur: If you’re experiencing constant flickering, try turning on the Motion Blur toggle. Go to Settings, then Graphics. Switch the toggle to On and check if the issue persists.
- Increase Deadzones settings: If you’re seeing white flickering while strafing and using a controller, then your Deadzones settings could be the culprit. Go to Settings and increase the Deadzones value until you find the perfect spot and the flickering disappears.
How to fix black screen on PC in KCD2
Some players have only gotten to a black screen when launching Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on PC. At most, you can close the game and sometimes simply restarting gets rid of the problem. However, it can be very frustrating if the problem persists. Fortunately, there are a few solutions you can try:
- Update GPU drivers: First, check that your graphics drivers are up to date. Use your card manufacturer’s website or software (like GeForce Experience, for example) to look for updates and install them. As usual, we suggest that you perform a ‘clean’ installation.
- Disable third-party overlays: If you’re running any apps with overlays in the background, they could be the cause of those black screens. For example, Discord, Overwolf, and even Steam Overlay and GeForce Experience can cause problems. To be on the safe side, try turning off their overlay functions and restart the game to see if that clears the issue.
- Check your display cables: Black screens can be caused by faulty display cables, like your HDMI or DisplayPort. If you have spares, try replacing them to see if this gets rid of the problem.
How to fix KCD2 game not launching error
There are a few possible causes if your game fails to launch. It can be caused by corrupt installation files or permission issues on your PC. While nailing down the cause can be tricky, luckily, the solutions are fairly simple. Here’s what you can try:
- Run Steam as Admin: If permission issues are the cause, then try running Steam as Administrator to fix the problem. First, close the Steam client, then right-click on the Steam icon and select Run as Administrator. After that, try running the game again.
- Verify game files or reinstall the game: In case corrupt files are behind the issue, try verifying and repairing the game files through your launcher (Steam, Epic, etc). This will fix any such files and get rid of the bug. For a more extreme (and time-consuming) solution, you can also try fully reinstalling the game.
- Fix WHGame.dll file: Sometimes this file is missing from the folder and causing the error. You can check if that is the case by running Command Prompt (as Administrator) and typing “sfc /scannow” (without quotation marks) into the box.
How to fix the “Game not released” error on Steam
Though rare, some players have received the cryptic “Game not released” error message when trying to launch KCD2 through Steam. Oddly, this may happen even after you’ve successfully started the game before. The most likely cause is that some of the game’s files became corrupted. Here’s how to fix it:
- Restart your PC: The easiest solution to try is to simply restart your PC (and Steam with it). Often, this will be enough to fix the issue. However, if that doesn’t work, proceed to the next fix.
- Verify game files: Next, verify and repair the game files through Steam. Select the game with right-click and go to Properties, then the Installed Files tab. Click the “Verify integrity of game files” button and let it go to work. This should fix any problematic files and get rid of the error.
- Reinstall the game: Alternatively, if nothing else works, you can try fully uninstalling and then reinstalling the game.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Action RPG