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Little Nightmares III: Game Crashes as Soon as I Launch (Workarounds)

Short answer

No confirmed fix yet. Players suggest: I'm stuck as is, maybe you can update yours?

Why it happens

The game frequently crashes immediately upon launch with a black screen or due to compatibility problems with DirectX 12. Specifically, the graphics card may lose connection with the computer (a DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED error), or the system may lack support for the exact DirectX version required, as the game specifically demands version DirectX12_1 even if standard DirectX12 is installed.

How to fix it

  1. Update your graphics card drivers to the most current version available.
  2. Restart your computer system.
  3. Verify the game files through your platform launcher.

If it still doesn't work

  • Double-check whether your hardware and system fully support the required DirectX 12_1 version, as older graphics cards may be incompatible.
  • Await future updates or patches, as there is currently no guaranteed workaround for players affected by this specific launch crash.

What players reported

Just like in the demo, the game crashes every time I try to launch it. You'd think that would be fixed before release.

xenophontis30, original post

What players suggest

I see the game loading then I see just blackness then it closes Yeah, definitely tied to the Dx12 issue I have. System doesn't support the latest version. I'm stuck as is, maybe you can update yours? Yeah, someone else mentioned this exact issue and I posted what it meant. "The DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED error indicates that the graphics card has lost contact with the computer, which can be…

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Thats where I'm at. I've restarted my CPU, verified files, made sure my drivers are up to date... nothing. It is what it is at this point. Same, i updated drivers and did everithing to try to get in the game, but still saying need version DirectX12_1 and i have DirectX12

Chitan030

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Source: original Steam Community discussion. Quotes are shortened; all credit goes to the posters. Tags: crash, black-screen, directx, amd

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