Doom: The Dark Ages has a lot of annoying issues to throw your way if you are unfortunate enough. We are bringing this up because, amongst all the graphical and performance issues, some players have reported running into the “Outdated CPU Microcode Version” error. So, what is it exactly and, most importantly, how to deal with this? Read till the end to find out.
To put it simply, your system might be missing out on some of the key components to run the game properly. This message could relate to low-level firmware that your CPU uses to operate properly with the OS. For now, this looks to be the most likely reason for the error message to pop up while playing Doom: The Dark Ages. So, is there any way to fix it? More details on the same are shared below.
Doom The Dark Ages “Outdated CPU Microcode Version” Issue: Is there any fix yet
Unfortunately, we do not have a sure shot or an official fix to get past this error. However, we have combed through player discussions and forums to check for the most effective workarounds. Here are those fixes that might fix the issue for you.
Intel CPU?
Recently, some Intel 13th Gen processors have been experiencing issues with Unreal Engine and other modern games. So, if you own a 13th Gen Intel processor, it’s a good idea to check if your specific model is affected by looking up known issues or testing the games yourself, as you could be one of the unfortunate users impacted by this hardware-related problem. If that’s indeed the case, well, unfortunately, you can’t run the game.
Motherboard and CPU fixes
A solid step is to visit your motherboard and CPU manufacturer’s official website. Head to the support or downloads section, look up your exact motherboard/CPU model, and check for any available BIOS updates or CPU-related firmware patches. If updates are available, download them and follow the instructions carefully to install them. After updating BIOS, this issue was fixed for some players, so it’s worth a try.
Nvidia Control Panel
Another workaround involves opening the NVIDIA Control Panel, selecting the “Manage 3D settings” tab, and clicking the “Restore” button to reset all graphics settings to their default values. By reverting to the default settings, you ensure that no unusual tweaks are interfering with game or application performance.
Overclocking
Avoid using any form of overclocking software like MSI Afterburner or similar tools. Maybe minor tweaks to GPU or CPU frequencies, voltages, or fan curves are the culprit. So, if you have overclocked any component of your system, revert and keep your system at stock settings so that you can get a more stable speed, possibly resolving the issue.
Verify Files
Try verifying the integrity of the game files through Steam>Library>Doom The Dark Ages (right-click)>Properties>Installed Files tab>Verify Integrity of Game Files to check for corrupted or missing files that might be causing issues. Once the scan is completed, you can try launching the game to check whether the issue has been fixed.
Reinstall
Also, make sure the game is allowed through your firewall or antivirus software. Finally, if none of the methods helped, consider uninstalling and reinstalling the game on an SSD.
That brings us to the end of this guide, and we hope that you were able to get back to the game without any game-blocking errors. Before you leave, do not forget to bookmark DigiStatement for daily gaming reads. And while we are on the topic of Doom: The Dark Ages, click here to find out how to fix the bugsplat error in-game.
