Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is no doubt a very good game. The reviews and player numbers are a testament to this fact. However, this doesn’t mean that the game is free from bugs. Numerous bugs and issues have been reported by many, which is why we provide you with the best guides to help curb the issue for good. Likewise, in this guide, we have shared all the details regarding how to fix the Failed to Allocate Video Memory Error in the game, which has been troubling many since the game’s launch. So, without further ado, let’s get right into the details.
Most games released in 2024 have been riddled with countless bugs and this trend will most likely continue in 2025. Even though, in comparison with other AAA titles, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle can be regarded as bug-free, but there are some bugs that can happen from time to time. If not bugs, then error codes are another thing to worry about. Similarly, the failed to allocate video memory error is something that is fairly common in most games, and Great Circle is not an exception. However, since this is a very common issue, there are tons of workarounds to try and fix it for good. We have shared most of the effective workarounds here.
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Update GPU Drivers first
In the majority of the cases, this error occurs due to outdated GPU drivers that are installed. So, to make sure this isn’t the cause, consider updating your GPU drivers by visiting the official website of your GPU manufacturer and then downloading the latest drivers for your GPU’s model. Once done, install the drivers and then restart your PC. After this, launch the game to check whether the issue persists.
Dedicated GPU
It is also possible that when you are launching the game, it is trying to use the iGPU of your system rather than the dedicated GPU to run. In such a case, obviously you will run into this error as the iGPU is not powerful enough to run such a resource-hungry game like this. So, to fix this, you have to force the game to run on your system’s dedicated GPU. How? Follow these steps:
- First, open the Start menu and search Graphics settings.
- Next, select the first result and then in the Graphics Settings menu, find Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in the list of applications installed.
- Once found, select it, and then click on the Options button.
- Now, select High Performance. Doing so will make sure that the game uses your system’s dedicated GPU instead of the integrated one.
After this, launch the game to check whether the same error occurs.
Roll Back GPU drivers
Now, we know that the first workaround we mentioned specifically tells you to update GPU drivers. But there are some cases where players have found success in fixing this issue by simply rolling back to an older version of GPU drivers. You can try the same. The process is simple as well. Similar to the Update GPU Drivers workaround, all you have to do differently is just download an older version of GPU drivers for your GPU and then install it. For Nvidia users, rolling back to 565.90 is what we recommend. Once done, launch the game.
Safe mode
When you select the Play button while launching the game, a popup will appear with two options. One is the usual launch, and the other is a safe mode where all your in-game settings will be set to default. Select the Safe mode option and then check whether the issue persists.
Delete Game Config File (TheGreatCircleConfig.local)
Well, if you have been playing the game since its release but are only encountering this error recently, chances are that the in-game settings are to blame. In such a case, deleting the game’s config file can be helpful. Where to find it? Well, just follow this path in your File Explorer: C:\Users\Usernamefolder\Saved Games\Machine Games\Base\TheGreatCircleConfig.local. Delete the .local file. Once deleted, check whether the issue persists.
Compatibility mode
For this workaround, you will have to find the game’s .exe file in its installation directory. Once found, right-click on it, and select Properties. After this, checkmark the Run this program with compatibility mode for option and then select Windows 7 or 8. Next, checkmark the Run this program as administrator option and then click on Ok. Now, launch the game, and the error should no longer occur.
Disable overclocking
If you have been using applications like MSI Afterburner, consider disabling such applications. Since you are using them, it is clear that you might be overclocking your system or are using it to monitor the game’s FPS on your system. Both can be the reasons why this issue occurs. So, disable such applications or restore your CPU/GPU to its default clock speed. After this, you can launch the game to check whether the error occurs still.
Update Windows
Although it may seem unrelated, there is a fair chance that your outdated Windows version is causing such issues. So, to make sure that’s not the case, you can consider updating your Windows version to the latest and then launch the game. To check for updates, simply open the Start menu and then type Windows Update. Select the first result and in the Windows Update menu, select the Check for Updates option. If there is any pending update, it will be installed automatically. Once updated, you can try launching the game.
Virtual Memory (File Paging Size)
You can also try increasing the virtual memory of your system by following these simple steps:
- First, open the start menu and type “View Advanced System Settings”. Select the first result. Doing so will open up a new window. Here, select the Advanced tab, and then click on the Settings button.
- In the new menu (Performance Options), again select the Advanced tab, and then select the Change button.
- Once you press Change, a new menu will appear. Now, simply uncheck the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives option.
- Next, click on the Custom Size option, and set the minimum size equal to 1.5x of your system’s RAM and the maximum size equal to 3x of your system’s RAM.
- Once done, press Ok. Close all dialog boxes and then launch the game.
Reinstall
If none of the workarounds have been of any help, consider reinstalling the game. However, it is recommended that you uninstall it on a different drive that’s an SSD for the best results.
With that said, we hope that you find this guide informative. The workarounds provided here should be enough to get you get back to playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle without any more hiccups. And, if you find this guide informative, consider visiting DigiStatement daily for more such interesting reads on all things gaming.
