If you play Battlefield 2042 on a computer equipped with a Radeon VII graphics card, the game may sometimes crash when Specialist Sundance is in close proximity. The same issue occurs when you’re playing Sundance and you deploy the wingsuit or you die before your teammates can revive you.
This is a specific problem with Radeon VII users and the default Sundance specialist skin. Apparently, this glitch affects only the skins that have hair moving to the wind. Some users even suggested it’s the hair that’s causing the crashes.
Still, isn’t it ironic that this issue is affecting Battlefield 2042’s first non-binary character? After all, computers only run in binary. Anyway, let’s explore what you can do to solve this problem.
What to do if Sundance crashes Battlefield 2042
Update your graphics driver
Be sure to update your graphics driver to the latest version. Many players who experienced this problem while running driver version 11.1 confirmed the issue stopped after upgrading to version 11.2.
Don’t use skins where Sundance’s hair is visible
Alternatively, don’t use skins where Sundance’s hair is visible. There are only two skins that are not affected by this problem, namely those that feature a helmet or hoodie.
Create a custom portal server with no Sundance
Create a custom portal server with no Sundance and play against PVP Bots until people join. If you go into portal mode and host your own server, you can recreate the All Out Warfare experience minus Sundance. Play against AIs until the server fills up. Keep in mind that some of AI-controlled characters are actually better than real players.
You’ll get XP for killing them just not as much as you would for killing real players. While this may not be the ideal solution, at least you can play the game and unlock new stuff.
Get a new GPU
AMD Radeon VII is a few generations old. If you’re willing to shell out over a thousand dollars on a good GPU for gaming, you can replace your Radeon VII GPU with a newer model. Don’t forget to ask other Battlefield 2042 players if they’ve experienced any issues running the game on the GPU model you intend to buy.
Update Battlefield 2042
The good news is that EA has officially acknowledged the problem. The devs are working on a hotfix. Be sure to regularly check for updates and install the latest Battlefield 2042 patches as soon as they’re available.
For additional solutions on how to fix Battlefield 2042 crashes, see Fix: Battlefield 2042 black screen on launch.
Conclusion
If Battlefield 2042 crashes when Specialist Sundance appears on the screen, update your graphics driver to the latest version. Additionally, avoid using skins where Sundance’s hair is visible. You can also create a custom portal server with no Sundance characters. If the issue persists, get a new GPU.