Deathloop is a great game until it stops working. The title is plagued by a long list of glitches and errors and can sometimes render it completely unplayable.
This guide lists some of the most common Deathloop issues, as well as a few potential fixes.
Solutions to fix Deathloop bugs
⇒ Important Notes
- Check Bethesda’s official server status for Deathloop to see if the issue you’re experiencing is on their end.
- Install the latest Deathloop updates. They often pack useful hotfixes to patch the issues players have complained about.
Fix Deathloop Void Engine errors
- Install the latest Windows updates on your machine.
- Update DirectX to the latest version.
- Ensure you have the latest graphics drivers installed on your computer.
- Disable overclocking.
- Free up some space on your hard drive.
- On Steam, verify the integrity of your game files to repair corrupted game files.
- Run Deathloop with Admin rights. Right-click on the game shortcut, and select Run as Admin.
- Uninstall and reinstall the game.
Fix Deathloop stuttering
- Unplug your router, leave it unplugged for one minute and then plug it back in.
- Disconnect the devices connected to the same network to reduce competition for bandwidth.
- If you’re on a wireless connection, switch to a wired one.
- Install the latest OS, and GPU updates.
- Update DirectX tot he latest version.
- Disable overclocking software.
- Cap the frame rate to 60FPS. Go to your graphics card control panel, and tweak the settings.
- On Windows, enable Game mode, and set the game on High Priority in the Task Manager.
- On PS5, enable Performance Mode.
If any of the issues above persists, submit a ticket to Bethesda Support.
Other Deathloop issues reported by players
Players have complained about many other issues apart from stuttering and Void Engine errors. Unfortunately, there are no fixes in sight for the issues listed below.
- Audio keeps cutting out randomly.
- Game saves mysteriously get deleted.
- Some achievements won’t unlock. For example, the Die, Die, And Die achievement won’t unlock despite players dying three times.
- Deathloop won’t start on PC. The game doesn’t even pop up in Task Manager. Sometimes, restarting Steam or signing out of Windows fixes it.
- If you click “Reset Colt’s Progress” in Settings, the game will delete your progress regardless of if you press “Yes” or “No”.
Have you experienced other issues while playing Deathloop? Let me know in the comments below.
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