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StarRupture Crash Fixes (PC/Steam)

Fix crashes with GPU-specific solutions, crash log analysis, and safe troubleshooting steps. We prioritize safe, reversible fixes first — no sketchy downloads or registry hacks.

🎯 Priority Checklist

Step 1: Verify game files in Steam
Step 2: Update GPU drivers
Step 3: Check known issues below
Step 4: Try GPU-specific fixes

✅ Step 1: Verify Game Files

Fixes 80% of random crashes caused by corrupted or missing files.

1 Steam Library → Right-click StarRupture → Properties
2 Installed Files tab → Click Verify integrity of game files
3 Wait for completion → Relaunch game

⚠️ Known Crash Issues (v0.1.3)

Official bugs confirmed by developers. Check if your issue is already known.

Issue Status Fix/Workaround
AMD GPU hair render crash Fixed v0.1.2 Update game
Inventory crash Fixed v0.1.2 Update game
Movement lock after keybind change Known Reset to default keybinds
Subtitle font crashes (Chinese) Fixed v0.1.3 Update game

🟢 NVIDIA-Specific Fixes

Driver Update: Download latest from nvidia.com/Download

NVIDIA Control Panel Settings

  1. Open NVIDIA Control Panel → Manage 3D Settings
  2. Add StarRupture.exe under Program Settings
  3. Set these:
    • Power Management: Prefer maximum performance
    • Threaded Optimization: On
    • Shader Cache Size: Unlimited
    • Vertical Sync: Off (use in-game V-Sync)
  4. Apply and restart game

RTX-Specific Issues

  • Ray tracing crashes: Disable ray tracing in settings if available
  • DLSS crashes: Try switching to FSR or disable upscaling
  • Frame Generation issues: Disable Frame Generation in NVIDIA app

🔴 AMD-Specific Fixes

Driver Update: Download latest from amd.com/support
Important: Patch 0.1.2 fixed a critical AMD GPU crash related to hair rendering. Make sure your game is updated!

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition

  1. Open AMD Software → Gaming tab
  2. Add StarRupture or find it in the game list
  3. Set these:
    • Radeon Anti-Lag: Off (can cause issues)
    • Radeon Boost: Off
    • Image Sharpening: Off
    • Wait for Vertical Refresh: Off, unless app specifies
  4. Apply and restart game

RX 7000 Series Issues

  • Black screen crash: Try -dx11 launch option
  • FSR crashes: Disable FSR or use a lower quality tier

🔥 Crash Scenarios & Fixes

When It Crashes Likely Cause Fix
On launch / splash screen Missing files, antivirus Verify files, whitelist in AV
Loading save Corrupted save Try backup or new save
Entering specific area Corrupt chunk data Verify files, lower settings
Opening inventory Fixed in 0.1.2 Update game
Building structures VRAM limit Lower graphics, reduce builds
Teleporting Memory pressure Close background apps
After 1-2 hours Memory leak Restart game periodically
Co-op joining Network / EOS Check Co-op Issues

📋 Finding Crash Logs

Crash logs help developers fix your issue. Here's where to find them.

Log File Location

%LocalAppData%\StarRupture\Saved\Logs
  1. Press Win + R → paste the path above → Enter
  2. Find StarRupture.log (main log file)
  3. Sort by date to get the most recent crash
  4. Attach to bug reports

What to Look For

  • Fatal error: Search for "Fatal" or "Crash"
  • GPU errors: Look for "D3D", "Vulkan", or "GPU"
  • Out of memory: Search for "OutOfMemory" or "Allocation failed"

🚀 Launch Options

Add these in Steam → Right-click game → Properties → Launch Options

Option Effect When to Use
-dx11 Force DirectX 11 DX12 crashes, older GPUs
-windowed Windowed mode Fullscreen crashes
-USEALLAVAILABLECORES Use all CPU cores Performance issues
-nothreading Disable multithreading Thread-related crashes

📝 Bug Report Template

Title: [Crash] Description of when it happens

Game Version: v0.1.3
GPU: [Model + Driver version]
CPU: [Model]
RAM: [Amount]
OS: Windows 10/11 [Version]

Steps to Reproduce:
1. ...
2. ...
3. Crash occurs

Attachments: Crash log from %LocalAppData%\StarRupture\Saved\Logs

❓ FAQ

Should I reinstall the game immediately?

No. Try verify files first. Reinstall is a last resort after all other steps fail.

Where are crash logs located?

%LocalAppData%\StarRupture\Saved\Logs — press Win+R and paste this path.

Does StarRupture support DirectX 11?

Yes. Add -dx11 to Steam launch options to force DX11 mode.

Why does my game crash after 1-2 hours?

Possible memory leak. Restart the game periodically. Close background apps to free RAM.

AMD GPU crashes — is this a known issue?

Yes. Patch 0.1.2 fixed a critical AMD hair render crash. Make sure your game is updated.

What if nothing works?

Report to developers with crash logs, GPU info, and reproduction steps. Some crashes require patches.

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