What you need to know
- PC players of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 are still being plagued by a DirectX related bug that crashes the game.
- It’s been present since launch day and, as yet, remains unfixed.
- There are some things you can try in the game to mitigate the impact of this bug, namely lowering some of your settings.
As a seasoned tech enthusiast with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been a rollercoaster ride – the thrill of its innovative gameplay is marred by an infuriating DirectX bug that’s as persistent as a stubborn cold. This bug, which has plagued players since day one, is like an unwanted guest at a party, ruining the fun just when things start to get interesting.
Regarding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, individual opinions may vary, but overall, it appears that this new addition to the series has been successful. While the map designs could use some improvement, the innovative Omnimovement mechanic significantly enhances the gameplay experience, resulting in thrilling (and occasionally humorous) action sequences.
But there’s one thing that’s spoiling the experience. It’s not cheaters, either, though those guys are still irritating. It’s a horrible DirectX bug which completely freezes the game, then crashes to desktop as seen in the image above.
It appears that many others are encountering the same problem, and you won’t have to look far to find them. This issue has been present since the beginning for me, but it seems unpredictable when it will occur. However, in recent days, it has become significantly more frequent, causing the system to crash three or four times a day.
In the interim, as Microsoft (or Activision under Microsoft) works on a solution, the community has pooled their ideas to alleviate the problem temporarily. I’ve implemented some of these suggestions, and so far, they seem to be working more effectively.
If you’re using Steam, you might want to attempt making Black Ops 6 use DirectX 11 instead of DirectX 12. To do this, input “-d3d11” in the launch options for the game, which can be found in the game’s properties menu within your Steam library. Keep in mind that I personally haven’t tried it myself since I don’t own the game on Steam, but it’s been a popular trick to give a go.
In the Game Pass or Microsoft Store edition, that feature isn’t available, so we must navigate within the game itself.
To start troubleshooting, you might want to decrease your screen resolution to 1080p if it’s currently set at 1440p. Some users also recommend turning off DLSS if you have that feature enabled, although at least ensure it’s not set to the quality preset. Lowering the texture quality is another suggestion, as well as setting the VRAM target to 60. In my case, I reduced the resolution, lowered textures, and switched DLSS from its default ‘quality’ setting to ‘balanced’. Crossing my fingers, it seems to be performing a bit better now.
On Windows 11, within the Xbox app, you can access the “Verify and Repair” function by clicking the three dots, followed by “Manage”, then selecting the “Files” tab. If your game has been frequently crashing, it might be beneficial to use this feature at least once to ensure everything is running smoothly.
In essence, they should provide a suitable solution from Microsoft or Activision. However, for now, consider lowering your game settings and lessening the workload on your system. This could potentially alleviate the issue.
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2024-11-13 15:09