How to fix Red Dead Redemption 2 Crash on Startup / Black Screen error?

In this article, I will tell you that how can you fix Red Dead Redemption 2 Crash and Startup and black screen error. This will be a step-by-step tutorial on How to fix Red Dead Redemption 2 Crash on Startup and Black Screen error?

How to Fix Red Dead Redemption 2 Crash and Black Screen Error?

Before going directly to the fixes, I would like to tell you why all of these errors happen: I mean Red Dead Redemption 2 crash and black screen error. Basically, Also I will tell you the main cause for all of these errors in Red Dead Redemption 2 is low pc specifications or no external GPU installed in your system. Also, read- How to check pubg gun damage and weapon stats   | range combat and tips and tricks

Firstly I would like you all to check the Red Dead Redemption 2 game specifications which are given down below in this article.

Let's straight away get to fixes for Red Dead Redemption 2.

Fix No -1

Run Red dead redemption 2 as administrator.

Yes, this is particularly the main cause of this crash and black screen error in Red Dead Redemption 2.

All you have to do is just go to your Red Dead Redemption 2 game directory then right-click on launcher.exe and then go to properties of the launcher then click on Run this program as an administrator, That's it. Also read - Best Gaming Mouse Under 500 In India | Top 5 Picks

Fix No -2

Update Red Dead Redemption 2 patch to latest

If you have downloaded the Red Dead Redemption 2 game recently then your game must be on the latest patch. But if you have installed the Red Dead Redemption 2 game about 6-9 months ago then you will have to update your game to the latest patch, let's see how can update your game patch-

The first thing is you have to search for the fitgirl repacks website on Google.

Search for Red Dead Redemption 2 over there.

Then search for the latest patch link and download the patch from there.

Now open the game patcher and select your Red Dead Redemption 2 game directory and click on Install.

That's it, Now your Red Dead Redemption 2 game must be running properly and without any error.

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Fix No -3

Add Red Dead Redemption 2 game to your graphics driver.

Yes, many people do this mistake as they don't add Red Dead Redemption 2 game or any other games to the external graphics driver software, Many people don't add Red Dead Redemption 2 game to GPU driver, so the game uses the default GPU, and due to incompatibility issues the Red Dead Redemption 2 game shows black screen error or crashes at startup. Let's see how you can add your Red Dead Redemption 2 game to the graphic driver. Also read - Best gaming mobile for pubg under 15000 in India July 2021

First, Right-click on the main desktop screen and click on AMD/Nvidia graphic software.

Then you have to go to the games section in Graphic software settings.

Now you can add Red Dead Redemption 2 and click on add game.

Then select the Red Dead Redemption 2 game application and now it's ready to play.

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Windows Graphic settings

First, go to the main settings of windows 10.

Then you have to select > system > display > then graphics settings.

After that click on browse game and then select Red Dead Redemption 2 game.

Then click on high-performance mode for Red Dead Redemption 2 game.

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Fix No -4

Windows 10 Compatibility issues

This is one of the main issues due to the compatibility of the Red Dead Redemption 2 game and you just have to set the game to windows 7 compatibility mode from the properties of the Red Dead Redemption 2 game launcher. Also, read - How to fix lag in PUBG mobile after recent Updates on any device.

Fix No- 5

Verify Red dead Redemption Game Integrity Files

If you are still facing a Red dead redemption 2 crash on startup and black screen error then you must check your game integrity files because there can be a corrupted file in-game library and it must be causing problems to run the game. So I will tell you that how can verify Red dead redemption 2 game integrity files-

1. For Steam users

• Launch Steam on your desktop.
• Now go to the library section and right-click on Red Dead Redemption 2 and select Properties from the menu option.
• Now you have to select the Local files tab and click the Verify integrity of game files… button.
• Now Steam will start to verify your in-game’s files, Be patient this process may take several minutes.

2. For Rockstar users

• Open Rockstar Games Launcher and then,
• Go to the Settings of the launcher
• Now click on the My installed games button.
• Select Red Dead Redemption 2 from there
• Now Verify Integrity button will appear in front of you.

3. For Epic Games users

• First, open Epic Games launcher and then,
• Go to the Library section
• Then find the Red Dead Redemption 2 in that list.
• Now click the cog icon to the right of Red Dead Redemption 2 from there
• And click Verify

Fix no- 6

Update your Graphics driver

You must update your system's graphics driver every month because there is a high chance that there must be a bug in your driver which may be causing problems to the Red Dead Redemption 2 game. In my case, it was the graphics driver that was causing the Red Dead Redemption game to crash on startup and black screen error.

To update your graphics driver simply follow the steps given below-

1- Right-click on the home screen.

2- Select your graphics driver setting whether it's AMD/Nvidia

3- Now search for the update option and click on update.

4- When your update is downloaded then click on the install button.

5- Wait for some time as it will take 5-10 mins to install, After successful installation, you may restart your system.

Update graphics driver from Device Manager

1- Open the search bar from the bottom left of the screen.

2- Type Device manager and hit enter

3- Then select the Display Driver from the list.

4- From there select the GPU and click on update.

5- now select search online for drivers.

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