Star Wars: Outlaws has finally been released and while it runs alright on most systems some people are having issues with it crashing or getting stuck on a black screen as soon as they launch it. This is a typical issue with games on day one release though there are quite a few different steps you can follow to solve the problem and get Star Wars Outlaws to launch properly on PC.
Takeaways:
- Learn how to fix Star Wars: Outlaws black screen on PC. (Ubisoft Connect & Epic Games)
- Solution: Star Wars outlaws game not opening just showing a black screen.
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How to Fix Star Wars: Outlaws Black Screen and Crash Fix PC.
Before you get your hopes up and start any of the steps below make sure that your computer can actually play the game. If you fall short in any of the system requirements you're not going to be playing this game.
WINDOWS 10 / 11 WITH DIRECTX 12
CPU: INTEL® CORE™ i7-8700K, AMD RYZEN™ 5 3600
GRAPHICS: GEFORCE® GTX 1660 · 6GB, AMD RX 5600 XT · 6GB, INTEL® ARC A750 · 8GB (REBAR ON)
RAM: 16 GB (dual-channel mode)
STORAGE: 65 GB SSD
RESOLUTION: 1080p / 30 Fps / Low Preset with Upscaler Set to Quality
If you fall short in any of these areas just refund the game or get it on console.
Reinstall your Drivers using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)
Instead of uninstalling your drivers through the Control Panel, try using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU):
- 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.
Disable Overclocking Settings. Then Consider Adjusting them.
Custom overclock settings on your CPU, GPU, or RAM might be causing the problem:
- Disable any overclocking settings for your GPU, CPU, or RAM.
- Launch Star Wars: Outlaws 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 CPU, and finally RAM, while monitoring for stability.
Optimize In-Game Graphics Settings
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.
Check Mods in Star Wars: Outlaws
Mods can enhance gameplay but might also cause issues, especially with new game updates:
- Disable any mods you're using.
- Launch the game without mods to see if the issue is resolved.
- If the game runs smoothly, enable mods one at a time, testing the game after each to identify any problematic mods.
- Ensure your mods are up to date and compatible with the latest game version.
Verify Star Wars: Outlaws Game Files.
Corrupted game files can cause issues, particularly on Windows 11 or when using mods:
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Launch Ubisoft Connect.
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Once you're in the Ubisoft Connect main interface, go to your games library by clicking on the "Games" tab.
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Find Star Wars Outlaws and right-click on the game or click the three dots (more options) next to it.
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In the drop-down menu, select "Properties" or "Manage Installation" depending on the version of the Ubisoft Connect client you are using.
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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.
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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.
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Once the process is complete, try launching the game again.