A huge game release will sometimes come with some glitches and bugs. Some of them, will be completely unplayable and will need constant updates and work to make it at least a decent experience. However, sometimes things can get a bit complicated and weird with very particular and specific types of errors. Today, we will address one of them. Here is how to fix Hogwarts Legacy crashing during shaders.
How to Fix Hogwarts Legacy Crashing During Shaders
There are a couple of errors and bugs that have been appearing in Hogwarts Legacy. It is, at this point, something expected due to the game’s size and also the lack of proper optimization that have been plagued the gaming industry in these latest times. This crash, in particular, is due to the VRAM of your GPU being complete filled up, making the game unavailable to launch. Basically, it renders it unplayable. Several users have been reporting this error, and some of them have been providing a couple of solutions available for you. Here are some things you will be able to do to fix this.
Delete the Hogwarts Legacy’s ProgramData Contents
In order to attempt this fix, you will need to enable the ability to see hidden folders. Open File Explorer and check Hidden Items in the View Tab. Afterward, head to C:\ProgramData\Hogwarts Legacy. Then, proceed to delete all the items located in the Hogwarts Legacy folder inside the ProgramData folder and remove them from the trash. This will reset all the settings that belong to these files. Boot up your game and the issue should be resolved.
Edit the Engine.ini File
Head to C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Hogwarts Legacy. Then head to Saves\Config\WindowsNoEditor and locate the “Engine.ini” file and open it with Notepad. At the end of the file, copy and paste the following three lines and then save the document:
[SystemSettings]r.TextureStreaming=1
r.Streaming.PoolSize=3096
Be wary however that the PoolSize value will vary depending on your GPU. For example, the above value of 3096 belongs to a 3080 video card. For a 3090, the value will be 9000, for a 3060, the value is set to 400. Be sure to look out for your GPU PoolSize value to correctly include this value in the Engine.ini file.
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You can also potentially fix the issue by updating Windows, your GPU drivers, verifying your game files through Steam or even reinstalling the game altogether. There are updates for the game that are constantly being put out by the developers, so be sure to remain up to date and see if these issues are solved by them.
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