Need for Speed (NFS) Unbound is about to roll out. Folks are pretty excited to race through the streets once again. EA and Criterion have been working on this title for a while now. So, players expect the game to be flawless. But, it seems that bugs have managed to creep into the upcoming title already. Several players who have been able to play NFS Unbound early have reported that the game is crashing and refusing to launch afterward. This is a very serious issue and folks don’t know how to resolve it. So, if you are also looking for a solution, then you’ve come to the right place.
Need for Speed (NFS) is one of the most iconic racing video game series. It has been around for a long time and EA is making a comeback with NFS Unbound. The unique art style as well as the new gameplay mechanics has grabbed a lot of attention. Unfortunately, the news of bugs and glitches is a little disturbing. Most players wish that the developers take care of these issues before the game actually rolls out for the general public. But for now, we will try and help you resolve the crashing issue in NFS Unbound.
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Need for Speed (NFS) Unbound crashing, not working & launching: How to fix it?
Unfortunately, the developers haven’t yet released a hotfix at the time of writing this article. But, several players have come up with different workarounds that might fix the issue for you. We have mentioned all these solutions below for you to try.
1) Check the minimum system requirement-
You might witness Need for Speed (NFS) Unbound crashing and not working if your PC does not match the minimum system requirements. You need a minimum of Intel Core i5-8600/Ryzen 5 2600 processor, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050 Ti/RX 570, and 50 GB available space to run the game smoothly. If your system fails to meet these requirements, it is time for an upgrade.
2) Lower the in-game settings-
The other reason why NFS Unbound might be crashing or not launching on your system is due to high in-game settings. So, if you are able to start the game, then go to Settings and lower all the graphical settings. This might fix the issue and allow the game to run on your PC.
3) Delete the PCDX12 file-
A user on EA’s forum suggested deleting the PCDX12 file fixes the crashing issue. This is a game file located in the Documents folder on your PC. To reach this file, you will need to go to This PC> Documents> Need For Speed(TM) Unbound. Here, you will find the Cache folder. Inside, look for the PCDX12 file and delete it. According to a lot of other players, doing this has fixed the issue to some extent.
4) Update GPU drivers-
Outdated GPU drivers can also hinder a video game from performing. So, go to NVIDIA’s or AMD’s website and download the latest version of the drivers and install them. Always keep your GPU drivers up to date to avoid these types of issues.
5) Verify the game files-
If you purchased the game through Steam, then you can try verifying the game files. This will replace all the corrupt game files with new ones. To do this, launch Steam and go to Library. Here, right-click on Need for Speed (NFS) Unbound and then go to Properties. Now, head over to the Local Files tab. Next, click on Verify integrity of the game files option. This takes some time so be patient. You should also reboot your system after performing this method.
6) Make sure that the game is using the right GPU-
If your system has multiple GPUs, then it is possible that Need for Speed (NFS) Unbound is running on the integrated one. This can also cause the game to crash as the GPU is unable to take the load. To switch your graphics processor, press the Windows key and type NVIDIA Control Panel. Now, click on 3D settings> Manage 3D settings. Here, select NFS Unbound from the drop-down menu. Now, simply select your dedicated GPU from the Preferred graphics processor option. AMD GPU owners will need to follow similar steps in order to switch their GPUs as well.
Well, this brings us to the end of this article. We will make sure to update our article when more information is available. You can also visit EA’s customer forum for further assistance. In the meantime, keep an eye out for any hotfixes that might roll out, and stay tuned to Digi Statement. Happy Racing!
