How to Fix Final Fantasy XVI Fatal Error GPU Will Not Issue More Commands On PC

It's been a long time since Square Enix released a Final Fantasy game that was truly a masterpiece, but Final Fantasy XVI is proving to be a massive hit with players. The only problem, however, is that it’s a rather poor PC port, with several frustrating performance issues that should have been resolved before the game’s release. Even with DLSS, FSR, and other AI tools, it can barely maintain 60 FPS. There are also issues with GPU error codes, such as "Fatal Error: GPU Will Not Issue More Commands." While this issue is tricky to solve, we've managed to put together several solid fixes that should help a good majority of players.

How to Fix Final Fantasy XVI Fatal Error GPU Will Not Issue More Commands On PC

Below is a long list of fixes that should help solve this error message. We've listed everything in order of chance of success so work your way down the list from the top to the bottom and you should solve this issue pretty easily. Though that is also fairly hardware dependant.

How to Fix Final Fantasy XVI Black Screen Crash on Launch PC.

Before you do anything make sure that you read the spec sheet. If you don't meet the requirements. Especially having an SSD you can give up right here.

MINIMUM:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 / Intel® Core™ i5-8400
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 170 GB available space
Additional Notes:30FPS at 720p expected. SSD required. VRAM 8GB or above.

RECOMMENDED:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X / Intel® Core™ i7-10700
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 170 GB available space
Additional Notes:60FPS at 1080p expected. SSD required. VRAM 8GB or above.

Install the FFXVI Anti-Stutter Mod.

This mod works well and might just solve this problem for you. Just make sure you read everything below properly.

Requires Admin Rights: You need administrative privileges to modify the registry. Make sure you are logged in as an Administrator on your system.
One-Time Setup: Once applied, the tweak will remain active until you uninstall it. There’s no need to apply the file every time you play.
No Impact on Game Files: Since this change is only to system settings, game updates or patches won’t undo the tweak.

Follow these simple steps to apply the tweak:

Download the FFXVI Anti-Stutter Mod
Double-click the provided.reg file.
Select "Yes" when prompted to apply the registry change.
The change will remain in effect until you choose to uninstall it.

Optional: If "High" priority causes any performance issues, use the "Above Normal" priority file. This file is available as an alternative in case your system doesn’t handle "High" priority well.

Uninstallation Guide for the FFXVI Anti-Stutter Mod

If you have any issues or wish to remove the change, run the provided "Uninstall" .reg file. This will revert your system back to its default settings.

Reinstall your GPU Drivers using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)

Rather than waste you're time making sure that drivers are updated. Just go ahead and clean and install them. This usually solves the problem without having to do anything else in this guide.

Download Display Driver Uninstaller from the official website.
Run the program and choose to remove GeForce Experience (GFE) if prompted.
Restart your computer once the process is complete.
Reinstall your graphics drivers after ensuring your internet connection is stable to avoid Windows automatically installing generic drivers.
Re-download GeForce Experience and update your drivers as needed. If the issue persists, repeat these steps.

This is hands down the best fix for most issues so I'd be pretty surprised if it didn't work.

Make sure you're using DLSS 3, DLAA, or FSR.

Adjusting your in-game graphics settings can improve stability:

Start the game with the lowest graphics settings while keeping your preferred resolution.
Increase the graphics settings gradually, launching the game after each adjustment to find the best balance between visual quality and performance.
It's worth trying DLSS 3 DLAA & Reflex options as well. They might work they might not but they are worth experimenting with if your hardware supports them.

Don't Overclock. Then Overclock the hell out of it!

Custom overclock settings on your CPU, GPU, or RAM might be causing the problem. To see if the problem goes away with it disabled. If nothing changes try a higher overclock. You might need a little boost.

Disable any overclocking settings for your GPU, CPU, or RAM.
Launch Final Fantasy XVI to see if the black screen issue is resolved.
If disabling overclocking fixes the problem, reapply your overclock settings gradually, starting with the GPU, then the CPU, and finally the RAM, while monitoring for stability.

Verify Final Fantasy XVI Game Files.

Corrupted game files can cause issues, particularly on Windows 11 or when using mods:

Launch Ubisoft Connect.
Once you're in the Ubisoft Connect main interface, go to your games library by clicking on the "Games" tab.
Find Star Wars Outlaws and right-click on the game or click the three dots (more options) next to it.
In the drop-down menu, select "Properties" or "Manage Installation" depending on the version of the Ubisoft Connect client you are using.
Look for an option labelled "Verify Files" or "Verify Integrity." Click on this option to start the verification process. Ubisoft Connect will begin checking the game files against the original files to ensure they are intact and not corrupted or missing.
The verification process may take some time depending on the size of the game and the speed of your computer. Ubisoft Connect will automatically repair any issues it finds, which may involve downloading replacement files.
Once the process is complete, try launching the game again.

IMPORTANT: Check this guide as well if you are playing with an Xbox or PlayStation controller and getting in-game lag/stutter but high FPS.

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