Game Crash, EXCEPTION ACCESS VIOLATION / RaidGame Win64 Shipping Error, and Freezing issues are quite irritating and frustrating as they are restricting you from playing the recently released action game, Marauders. However, sometimes, the developers are not the ones to be blamed. There is a high chance that the problem is at your end. Continue reading this article to learn various methods by which you can resolve Marauders Crashing, Screen Freezing, etc. issues easily. So, let’s get right into it.
Fix: Marauders Crashing, Screen Freezing, etc. issues
1) Restart your PC:
The first and foremost fix for these issues is a simple reboot of your PC.
2) Launch the game using the .exe file
We usually run the game we want to play by using the shortcut icon on the desktop. If you are facing these issues regularly, then try launching the game from its installation location.
3) Run Marauders as an administrator
Before running the game, right-click on the icon and select “Run as administrator”. Now, check if the issue is resolved.
4) Delete the Game Settings folder / Saved Game Files
Before deleting this folder, note that this will result in a loss of progress that you have saved. To delete this folder, head to the following path:
This PC > C:\ Drive > Users > *Your Username* > Appdata (if this folder is hidden, click on “View” at top, select “Show”, and check “Hidden Items”) > Raid Game > Saved.
Delete this folder and see if the issue is resolved.
5) Allow the game’s .exe file to the antivirus program or Windows Security
In order to allow the game’s.exe file to Windows Security, head to this path Windows Search Bar > type “Virus and threat protection” > Select the first result > Manage Ransomware Protection > Allow an app through controlled folder access > Yes > Add an Allowed App > Browse all apps > head to the game installation folder and select the game’s .exe file. After that, launch the game to see if the issue is fixed
6) Put -dx11 or -dx12 in Launch Options via Steam:
a) Open Steam
b) Go to Library, and right-click on Marauders
c) Select the General Category
d) In the Launch Options, type “-dx11” or “-dx12”.
e) Try to run the game now. If the issue is still not resolved, go back to Steam and undo these steps.
7) Install Graphics Drivers:
Installing Graphics Drivers is necessary to run the game smoothly on PCs. If you use an NVIDIA Graphics Card, you must install the latest NVIDIA Graphics Drivers. On the other hand, if you use an AMD Graphics Card, install the latest AMD Graphics Drivers.
8) Run Marauders on the dedicated graphics card
Laptop users with dual graphics cards must ensure that the game is running on the dedicated graphics card and not on the integrated one. Follow these steps to run it on the dedicated graphics card:
a) Go to Windows Search Bar, type “Graphics Settings” and hit enter
b) Click on Browse and navigate to the folder where the game is installed. (Default Path: steamLibrary\steamapps\common\PHTest\RaidGame.exe)
c) Select the RaidGame.exe file and click on “Add”.
d) When this game is added to the list, select Options and set it to “High Performance”.
e) After that repeat the same steps to add the “RaidGame-Win64-Shipping” file. (Default Path: steamLibrary\steamapps\common\PHTest\RaidGame\Binaries\Win64\RaidGame-Win64-Shipping)
9) Install Visual C++ files:
Missing Visual C++ files can also cause this issue. Make sure that Visual C++ Files are installed on your system. If not, then head here to install them.
10) Disable overlays and close all apps running in the background:
Applications like Steam, Discord, MSI afterburner, etc. usually display overlays on the screen. Make sure to disable all the screen overlays and shut down all the apps running in the background.
11) Update windows
Make sure that your Windows is up to date. Head to the Windows Update section to check if there is any update pending. If there is, update your system and then launch the game.
12) Verify the game files and restart Steam
Verifying the game files on Steam will delete all the corrupted files and reinstall them. To perform this process, head to Steam, right-click on the game, and select “Properties”. In the Local Files tab, click on “Verify Integrity of Game Files”.
13) Try Windowed mode, and lower down graphics settings:
Go to the in-game settings and lower down the Video and Graphics settings. Also, lower the resolution and launch the game in the Windowed mode.
14) Disconnect multiple monitors and unplug all the USB devices:
If any unused devices or multiple monitors are connected to your PC, then make sure to disconnect them and see if it fixes the issue.
15) Reinstall the game to a different drive (SSD)
If none of the above-mentioned methods resolved your issue, then just reinstall the game to another drive of your choice, an SSD is preferred.
So, this was everything about resolving the Marauders Crashing, Screen Freezing, etc. issues. If you found this article helpful, kindly share it with your friends.
