Cyberpunk 2077 may put your PC to the test with all of its insane graphics, but it can also test your patience with a plethora of bugs and errors. That’s right, folks, Cyberpunk 2077 is in the news, but not for the right reasons. So recently, with the update 1.63 for the game, it appears that players are encountering a crash issue at launch accompanied by a script error. Normally, we expect updates to fix existing bugs, but that has certainly not been the case with Cyberpunk 2077. So, if you too are suffering from the same error, this is just the right article for you.
Patch 1.63 for Cyberpunk 2077 brings various gameplay and quest fixes, addressing issues in quests like “All Along the Watchtower,” “Chippin’ In,” and “I Walk the Line”. Open-world improvements include fixing gig-related problems and subtitle issues. The update also addresses UI glitches, visual improvements with DLSS and Path Tracing, and PC-specific fixes like Razer Chroma crashes and Photo Mode screenshot problems. Overall, the patch aims to enhance the game’s stability and resolve various issues reported by players. But, with its release, several players reported that the game failed to launch properly after being updated. So, with that out of the way, let’s see if there is any fix available for this crashing issue.
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.63 Crashing Issue troubling players: Is there any fix yet
As of writing this article, we do not have any concrete fixes for this issue. The developers, too, have not given their opinion on the matter. But what is the cause behind this error? Well, we do not know for sure, but the community at large is speculating that the in-game mods are the culprits. What might have happened is that the game got updated but the mods did not; this incompatibility is probably the main reason behind the crashes that you are encountering. So, while the specific solutions for the crashing error after update 1.63 in Cyberpunk 2077 may vary depending on individual cases, here are some potential workarounds you can try:
Disable mods
The workaround involves addressing the potential source of the crashing issue in the r6/scripts folder of the game directory. The suggested steps are as follows:
- Locate the r6/scripts folder in your Cyberpunk 2077 game directory. Directory path: Steam\steamapps\common\Cyberpunk 2077\r6\scripts.
- Remove the script files from the folder. This can be done by either deleting the entire folder or moving the scripts to a different location for backup.
- After removing the scripts, either wait for future updates from the mod developers or reinstall the mods individually to identify which ones are causing the crashing problem. It is recommended that you check if the mods themselves have been updated to be compatible with the latest 1.63 patch.
- Specifically, EnchiladaOne on Steam, mentioned that the mods “Codeware-7780-1-1-4,” “TweakXL-4197-1-1-5,” and “ArchiveXL-4198-1-4-5” were causing the issue. These mods have apparently been updated recently, so reinstalling the updated versions might resolve the problem.
- It is recommended to test the game after reinstalling each mod individually to determine which one is causing the crash. This process helps to isolate the problematic mod.
And that should do the trick for you. Remember to install the mods that you need the most and make sure they have been updated to work with the latest patch.
Other fixes?
If deleting the mods and reinstalling their updated versions did not help, try the fixes given below. With enough luck, maybe these will do the trick.
- Verify game files: Use the game’s launcher or platform (such as Steam) to verify the integrity of game files. This process will check for any corrupted or missing files and replace them if necessary.
- Update drivers: Make sure your graphics drivers are up-to-date. Visit the website of your GPU manufacturer (such as NVIDIA or AMD) and download the latest drivers compatible with your GPU. After updating, launch the game and check whether the issue persists.
Final Step
Well, if nothing worked so far, all there’s left to do is uninstall the game and then reinstall it. However, this time, don’t install any mods. The vanilla version of the game will most likely not be affected by the issue.
Anyway, we hope this guide provided you with all the information you needed. For more reads like this, make sure to follow Digistatement.
