Watch Dogs Legion keeps crashing or freezing on PC

Although Watch Dogs Legion is a huge success in the video game industry, many players begin to gripe about the frequent crashes that prevent them from playing the game. In this we are going to see why is Watch Dogs: Legion keeps crashing or freezing and what you can do about it. So, try the solutions we’ve compiled below.

Why does my game keep crashing to desktop?

For several reasons, Watch Dogs Legion could crash. Some of them are.

• Compatibility issues brought on by out-of-date drivers. The good thing is that if the new one is available, you can always upgrade manually.
• If the game files are corrupted, Watch Dogs Legion may potentially crash.
• In-game Vsync can also crash your game; however, it can be easily resolved by disabling it.

These are not the only reasons, we are going to see some potential causes and their fix later in this post.

Fix Watch Dogs Legion keeps crashing or freezing on PC

If Watch Dogs Legion is crashing, freezing, or not loading on your Windows PC, then start the troubleshooting process by checking for Windows update. It is also recommended that you make sure that your PC is compatible as sometimes this can also hinder smooth gameplay.

1. Update your Graphics Driver
2. Verify integrity of game files
3. Run Watch Dogs Legion on DirectX 11
4. Troubleshoot in clean boot
5. Disable in-game Vsync

Let’s get to the work.

1] Update your Graphics Driver

Graphics drivers are known to cause compatibility issues when they are outdated. It is most likely updated when you update your Windows. But sometimes, you have to manually update the Graphics Drivers. You can update it the way you like.

• You can use a free driver update software
• Go to the manufacturer’s website and download the driver
• Install Driver and Optional Update.
• Update GPU Driver from Device Manager.

After updating the driver, check if the issue persists.

2] Verify integrity of game files

When game files are damaged or missing, the game may freeze or crash. Here’s how to verify and repair game files through your launcher in order to fix the problem.

1. Launch Ubisoft Connect client.
2. Go to the Game tab and click on the Downward Triangle of your game title.
3. Click on the Verify files option.

It can take some time, but after it’s finished, run your game and check for any problems. Ideally, you won’t have the aforementioned problem, but if you do, look at the next solution.

3] Run Watch Dogs Legion on DirectX 11

Some users were able to resolve the issue by running Watch Dogs on DirectX 11. So, we are going to do the same using the following steps.

1. Launch Ubisoft Connect, go to the Games Tab, and select Watch Dogs Legion.
2. Click on Properties, in the Game Launch Arguments, select Add command line arguments.
3. Type -dx11 and click the Save button.

Launch your game and look for any kind of issue. If this doesn’t work, well, another solution is mentioned below.

4] Troubleshoot in clean boot

Usually, it is advised to turn off overclocking when a game fails. Although it is a possibility, we would prefer that you wait until you have concrete proof before uninstalling any overclocking apps. Perform a Clean Boot to get the same result, but keep your gaming services enabled. If Watch Dogs Legion works well, manually activate the processes to track down the reason. Once you know the reason, you know what to do.

5] Disable in-game Vsync

Vsync is the technology that synchronized the refresh rate of your monitor with the frame rate of the game. Although Vsync provides smooth gameplay with consistent FPS, its function may also be the cause of the issue.

In Watch Dogs: Legion, you may try disabling V-Sync to observe how it affects gameplay, and here’s how to do the same.

1. Launch Watch Dogs Legion and click on the Options tab.
2. Click on the Video options and switch V-sync to the Off mode.
3. Now, click on the space bar to save the changes.

Launch your game and check whether the game persists or not.

System Requirements to play Watch Dogs: Legion

Following are the system requirements to  run Watch Dogs: Legion on your system.

Minimum

• OS Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
• Processor Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
• RAM 8GB (Dual-channel setup)
• Video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, or AMD Radeon R9 290X
• Hard Drive 80 GB available storage

Recommended

• OS Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
• Processor Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
• RAM 8 GB (Dual-channel setup)
• Video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 S, or AMD Radeon RX 480
• Hard Drive 80 GB available storage

So, make sure that your system is compatible.

How do I fix Watch Dogs Crash?

If Watch Dogs is crashing on your system, try executing the solutions mentioned in this post after checking the system requirements. Make sure to start executing from the first solution and then move your way down. Hopefully, Watch Dogs will not crash afterward.

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