How to Fix the Crashes in “Black Myth: Wukong”

“Black Myth: Wukong” has captured the attention of gamers worldwide with its stunning visuals and engaging gameplay. However, like many new releases, it hasn’t been without its issues. Players have reported various crashes that disrupt their gaming experience. In this guide, we’ll explore the common causes of these crashes and provide some solutions to help you get back to enjoying the game.

Latest news on the issue

Game Science has released a solution for the AMD graphics card issue (there is no solution available for other cards yet,) and it is pointed out that you can solve the problem by using the older driver version, numbered 24.5.1

Go to AMD’s downloads website and select the 24.5.1 version.

Developer Guide

The developer has recently pinpointed that the most common reason for crashes is shader complication, and they offered the following advice in order to fix them:

1. Underclock the CPU: the way to do this varies from CPU to CPU, so you should search for instruction from Intel or your motherboard manufacturer on how to that.
   Tools like Intel’s Xtreme Tuning Utility or Throttlestop can help with this.
   
2. Skip shader complication: while the developer says that it may fix the problem, it is not guaranteed without underclocking the CPU. You can do that using Intel’s Extreme Tuning Utility.

Other Causes of Crashes

1. Outdated Graphics Drivers: One of the primary reasons for crashes in “Black Myth: Wukong” is outdated graphics drivers. Both Nvidia and AMD have released driver updates specifically optimized for the game
   
2. Insufficient Video Memory: Errors like “Video Memory Out” or “Insufficient Video RAM” are common. These issues often arise when the game demands more video memory than your system can provide. You can save up video memory by closing all other VRAM-consuming applications in the background. If that still is not enough, you might need to upgrade your graphics card.
   
3. Corrupted Game Files: Corrupted or missing game files can also lead to crashes. This can happen due to interrupted downloads or issues during installation. You can repair the game files in steam using the following steps:
   
   3.1 Right click on the game in your library.
   3.2 Click on Properties,
   3.3 Choose “Installed Files” from menu inside the popup that appeared,
   3.4 Click on “Verify integrity of game files.”
   
4. Compatibility Issues: Running the game on an incompatible version of Windows or without the necessary administrative privileges can cause it to crash. You can run the game as an administrator using the following steps:
   4.1 Navigate to where you installed the game. By default, the install location is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Black Myth: Wukong
   4.2 Right click on the executable (.exe) file that you use to launch the game. Its name is going to be “Black Myth Wukong.exe”
   4.3 Select “Properties” and then go to the Compatibility tab.
   4.4 Check the box of “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and then choose Windows 8 from the list that drops down.
   4.5 Check the “Run this program as an administrator” box.

Conclusion

While “Black Myth: Wukong” offers an incredible gaming experience, crashes can be frustrating. By following these steps, you have a big chance to minimize disruptions and enjoy the game to its fullest. If you continue to experience issues, keep an eye on official patches and updates from the developers, as they are likely working on resolving these problems.

Happy gaming, and may your journey in the world of “Black Myth: Wukong” be smooth and crash-free!

Feel free to share your experiences and any additional tips in the comments below. Let’s help each other out in the gaming community! 🎮