“Frostpunk 2” Black Screen And Crashing Problem With Workarounds

Frostpunk 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed city-building and survival game, Frostpunk.

The is set to releases on September 20, 2024, and will be available on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

However, the players with early access are experiencing black screen and crashing issues in Frostpunk 2, just like the Predecessor.

Frostpunk 2 Black Screen And Crashing

Frostpunk 2 may experience black screen and crashing issues due to several potential causes:

• Graphics Driver Issues
• Screen Resolution Settings
• Corrupted Game Files
• Third-Party Software Interference
• Game Bugs or Glitches
• System Requirements

As a result, players cannot access the game, preventing them from engaging with its content and gameplay mechanics.

In some cases, the game can cause the entire system to freeze, requiring a hard reset of the computer, which can be frustrating and time-consuming.

Update Graphics Drivers

• Visit the Nvidia GeForce Experience website and download the application.
• Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts to install the software.
• Click on the “Drivers” tab at the top of the window and “Check for Updates” to see if a new driver is available.
• If an update is available, click “Download” next to it.
• Once downloaded, choose between “Express Installation” or “Custom Installation.” For most users, “Express Installation” is recommended.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Verify Game Files

Use the game’s file verification tool to check for any corrupted or missing files.

In Steam, right-click on Frostpunk 2, select Properties > Local Files > Verify Integrity of Game Files. This will download any missing files and replace any corrupted ones.

Disable Overlays

• Launch the Steam and click on the “Library” tab at the top of the Steam window.
• Locate Frostpunk 2 in your list of games.
• Right-click on Frostpunk 2 and select “Properties” from the context menu.
• Go to the “General” tab.
• Uncheck the box that says, “Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.”
• Close the Properties window and launch Frostpunk 2 to see if the issue is resolved.

Run In Compatibility Mode

If the game is crashing on launch, try running it in compatibility mode for an older version of Windows.

• Right-click on the game’s shortcut and select Properties > Compatibility.
• Then, check “Run this program in compatibility mode for” and select a previous Windows version.

Lower Graphics Settings

If the game is crashing due to high graphics settings, try lowering the resolution, turning off anti-aliasing, and reducing other graphics options.

• After loading the game, navigate to the main menu and select “Settings.”
• Click on the “Graphics” tab to access the graphics settings.
• Look for the resolution setting and lower it. If your current resolution is set to 1920×1080, try reducing it to 1600×900 or 1280×720.
• Find the anti-aliasing option and set it to “Off” or “Disabled,” and adjust the following settings to lower values:
• If available, set a frame limit (e.g., 30 or 60 FPS) in the graphics settings.
• If you experience screen tearing, enable V-Sync.
• Switch from Fullscreen to Windowed or Windowed Fullscreen mode for better performance.
• After making all adjustments, look for a “Save” button (often at the bottom of the settings menu) and click it.
• Textures: Set to Medium or Low.
• Terrain: Set to Medium or Low.
• Effects: Set to Medium or Low.
• Shadows: Set to Medium or Low.
• Fog: Set to Low.
• Postprocess: Set to Low.
• Lighting: Set to Medium or Low.
• Upscaling Quality: Change from Ultra Quality to Performance.

You can try re-installing the game if the issue persists, or wait for an hotfix which should release soon.