How to fix
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 crashing
on Windows

I was excited for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 but I have already crashed four or five times in the past 20 mins of gameplay. Mainly during cutscenes. Is this fixable or the game just doesn't work right?

Developed and published by Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver, respectively, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 finally released on February 4, 2025. It's a sequel that further immerses players in medieval Bohemia, with more refined mechanics, new quests, and more realistic combat. Unfortunately, some users experience crashes of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on Windows, which prevents them from playing or advancing through the game.

Reports have it that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 crashes at any point, whether during loading screens, conversations, fast traveling, or even opening the map. Some gamers hardly get past the launch of the game before it crashes to the desktop, while others have to deal with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 crashing on startup persistently. This has engendered frustration among players, especially high-end system owners who thought systems like theirs would not be affected.

There are a few possible causes for these crashes. The most common reason could be outdated or incompatible graphics drivers that cause instability during the rendering of complex scenes. Corrupted game files could also be a factor, especially if the installation was not done properly or if there was a failed update. Background applications, including overlays or third-party software, may conflict with the game and cause performance issues.

Moreover, it can be caused by a lack of system resources, overheated components, or hardware incompatibility that prevents Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 from running smoothly. To fix these issues, the players might have to update graphics drivers, verify the integrity of game files, and close background applications that eat up resources.

Lowering some of the graphical settings to lower values may prevent crashes because the system will not be overloaded that much. Monitoring system temperatures, ensuring that hardware meets the requirements of a game, may work. If not, then one would need, in cases of stubborn crashes of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, to check for some game patches or even reinstalling the game altogether.

For the persisting cases, an automated tool like [d1] can be very helpful in detecting and repairing system conflicts that may lead to such issues with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 crashes on Windows. 

Fix 1. Update graphics drivers

Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can cause instability in games. NVIDIA released game-ready drivers that are designed to optimize KCD2 even further, so make sure you install them.

Manual method below might not always be effective, so you can either download the driver from the official website or use tools such as [rev id="DriverFix"].

• Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager from the menu.
• Expand the Display adapters section.
• Right-click on your graphics card and select Update driver.
• Pick Search automatically for drivers.
• If updates are found, allow them to install.
• Restart your computer after updating all necessary drivers.

Fix 2. Verify integrity of game files

Corrupted or missing game files can lead to crashes. Verifying the integrity of the game files can help identify and replace problematic files.

• Open Steam and go to your Library.
• Right-click on Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and pick Properties.
• Go to Installed Files and click Verify integrity of game files.
• Allow the process to complete and then start the game.

Fix 3. Adjust CPU overclocking settings

Overclocked CPUs can cause instability in some games. Reducing the clock speed has helped some players resolve crashing issues.

• Restart your computer and press the BIOS key as it begins to boot up (typically F2, F10, F12, or Del, depending on the manufacturer).
• In the BIOS interface, navigate to the Advanced, Performance, or Overclocking tab (the name varies by motherboard).
• Look for options such as CPU Configuration, Overclocking Settings, or similar.
• Reset these settings to default or disable the overclocking options, including XMP.
• Save and Exit from BIOS, which will reboot your computer.

A user reported that lowering their CPU clock speed to 4.00GHz eliminated crashes and improved performance.

Fix 4. Adjust in-game settings

Note that changes below shouldn't be taken 100%. You should try adjusting them and trying to play the game - so you can see which tips work for you.

• Open the game and go to the Settings menu.
• Reduce graphics settings such as resolution, texture quality, or shadow settings.
• Disable V-Sync. Otherwise, try enabling it.
• If you use an RTX graphics card (or AMD equivalent), try enabling/disabling DLSS/FSR.
• Set the game to fullscreen.
• Cap the game at 60FPS.
• Test the game after these adjustments to see if the crashes stop.

Fix 5. Disable overlays (Steam, Discord, etc.)

Overlays from programs like Steam, Discord, or other third-party apps can interfere with games, leading to crashes. Disabling these overlays may help resolve the issue.

Steam

• Open your Steam client.
• Go to your game library and right-click on FF16.
• Select Properties.
• Disable the Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game option location in General settings.

Discord

• Open Discord and click on the gear icon next to your username.
• Scroll down to the Activity Settings section and click on Game Overlay.
• Toggle off the switch next to Enable in-game overlay.
• Restart Discord to ensure the changes take effect.

Game Bar

• Right-click on Start and select Settings.
• Go to Gaming.
• Under Xbox Game Bar, toggle off Enable Xbox Game Bar for things like recording game clips, chatting with friends, and receiving game invites.
• Restart your computer to ensure the overlay is completely disabled.

Fix 6. Reinstall the game

If none of the above fixes worked, reinstalling the game can help resolve any persistent issues caused by corrupted or missing files.
To do so:

• Open the Steam client and go to your Library.
• Right-click on Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and select Uninstall.
• Confirm the uninstallation and restart your system.
• Now redownload and install the game through Steam.
• Launch it and see if the issue is gone.