Starfield keeps crashing mainly due to several common issues:
- Outdated graphics drivers or Windows OS: Starfield requires the latest GPU drivers and an updated Windows system to run smoothly.
- Overheating: Excess heat in the GPU or CPU can cause game crashes.
- Background apps consuming RAM and system resources, leading to conflicts or resource shortages.
- Corrupted game or system files can cause instability.
- Hardware incompatibility or interference from overlays and antivirus software quarantining game files.
- Specific technical issues like race conditions or unhandled exceptions in Starfield's multithreading system that cause unpredictable crashes.
- Problems can also arise after certain Windows updates or driver updates that cause incompatibility.
Fixes include updating graphics drivers (Nvidia or AMD), updating Windows, closing unnecessary background applications, verifying the integrity of game files, running the game as administrator, disabling overlays like MSI Afterburner, checking for overheating, and excluding Starfield from antivirus scans. Some users also recommend limiting CPU core usage for Starfield or adjusting BIOS settings like disabling XMP profiles. In summary, crashes mostly stem from software/drivers needing updates, system resource conflicts, overheating, or internal game engine multithreading issues. Following these recommended troubleshooting steps can help reduce or stop the crashing.
