For Intel CPU users, playing Unreal Engine games has become quite a headache lately. This has affected most games for PC users, including the ones that are coming out recently. Visions of Mana is an upcoming RPG title from Square Enix, scheduled for release on August 29, 2024. However, a demo edition of the game is already available for players to try. Unfortunately, though, the experience of the players with this demo has been quite topsy-turvy. Similar to other Unreal Engine games, this demo of Visions of Mana is encountering different issues on Intel CPUs. The most common error that the players are facing in the game is the “out of video memory” error. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to fix the out-of-video memory error in Visions of Mana. So, continue reading this piece till the end to find out the fixes.
The Mana series is quite popular among players who enjoy playing high-fantasy RPG titles. Thus, when the demo for Visions of Mana came out, it attracted a significant number of players. Well, after the demo went live, it became a headache for many as the game is riddled with issue. Especially this out of video memory error has left players extremely frustrated with the game. As the search for workarounds continues, we’re here to help you out. So let’s find out how to fix the out of video memory error in Visions of Mana.
Visions of Mana Out of Video Memory Error: How to Fix?
Unfortunately for players, if you’re facing the video memory error in the game, there isn’t any official fix for this yet. However, don’t worry, as there are certain other workarounds that you can use to solve this problem.
Restart Steam, Restart Your PC
If you’re getting the out of video memory error, try closing the Steam client and then restarting it, and see if it works. If it doesn’t, another simple workaround that you can try is restarting your PC. Sometimes, a quick restart can fix all such errors in almost every game. Try this and see if the issue persists.
Run the Game as Administrator
- Open Steam and go to your library.
- Locate and right-click on Visions of Mana.
- Go to Manage and click on Browse Local Files.
- Locate the game’s executable file in the game installation folder and right-click on it.
- Go to Properties.
- Open the Compatibility tab.
- Checkmark the box next to the “Run this program as an administrator” option.
- Click on Apply and then select OK to save your changes. After this, launch the game.
Lower the Graphics Settings
In certain games, lowering the graphics settings fixes the video memory issue. So, you can try lowering the settings in Visions of Mana and see if it works for you.
Intel Recommend Workaround 1: Update Your BIOS
Intel has acknowledged the problem that the i13 and i14 CPUs are facing. What they said is that players need to try and update their BIOS if they continue to get such errors in games. Now, the process of updating your BIOS depends on who your motherboard manufacturer is. Different companies follow different methods for updating the BIOS. Check the official website of your motherboard manufacturer to find out the steps. You can also search for the steps online. Once, you have updated your BIOS and have rebooted your PC, launch the game. See if the issue persists.
Intel Recommend Workaround 2: Lower the Performance Core Ratio
Another step that players can try if they’re getting the out of video memory error in the game is lowering the performance-core ratio for their CPU. For this, you can download the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility software. Reduce the performance core ratio to 54x or lower from 55x. Then, reboot your PC and run the game. See if it worked.
Intel Recommend Workaround 3: Set CPU Power Parameters
Intel has recommended default settings for your BIOS profile. If you have tweaked the CPU Power Parameters previously, it can lead to such issues. Revert back to the default settings and this should give you the best performance while playing Visions of Mana.
Update Your Graphics Drivers
- Press the Windows + X keys together to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Open Device Manager.
- Go to Display Adapters.
- Locate and right-click on your dedicated GPU.
- Click on Update Driver.
- Click on “Search automatically for drivers“.
- Wait until the updates are installed, and then, run the game. See if the issue persists.
Increase the Virtual Memory
- Press the Windows + R keys together to open the Run Command Box.
- Type the “ms-settings:system” command to open the Settings menu.
- Go to System.
- Open the option that says “About“.
- Under the Related Links section, locate the “Advanced System Settings” option, and click on it.
- Check the Performance tab and open Settings.
- Go to Advanced.
- Under Virtual Memory, click on Change.
- De-select the “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives” option.
- Choose the drive where Visions of Mana is installed. Then, select Custom Size.
- Set the Initial Size at 1.5x of the total RAM size.
- Set the Maximum Size at 3x of the total RAM size.
- Select OK to save your changes.
- Restart the device and run the game. See if the issue persists.
Use DirectX 11
Steam user Knight of the Redlotus shared that using DirectX 11 can help fix the out of video memory error in Visions of Mana. So, try this workaround out. Here are the steps:
- Go to Steam and open your library.
- Locate and right-click on Visions of Mana.
- Go to Properties.
- Open the General tab.
- Under Launch Options, type the following command without the quotes: “-dx11“.
- Save the changes and run the game.
Verify Integrity of Game Files
- Follow the first three steps of the previous workaround to open the game properties.
- Go to Installed Files.
- Select “Verify integrity of game files“.
- Wait until the check is complete. Then, run the game.
- See if you’re still getting the error.
Download Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Files
Visit the official Microsoft website for C++ Redistributable packages. From here, you have to download both the x86 and x64 files. After downloading each file, you have to click on them and select either Repair, or Install (based on the prompt you receive). Once installed, run Visions of Mana. See if the issue persists.
Update Windows
- Open Windows Settings and go to Windows Update (Windows 11) or Update & Security (Windows 10).
- Click on “Check for update“.
- Once all the updates are installed, restart your PC. Run the game and see if updating your system’s OS fixed the issue.
Reinstall Visions of Mana
If nothing has worked so far, uninstall Visions of Mana from your device. Then, install it again from Steam, but this time on a different drive. Check if that works for you.
Well, these are the workarounds for you to try if you’re facing the out of video memory error in Visions of Mana. Hopefully, this guide was able to help you fix the problem. If you found this guide insightful, keep visiting DigiStatement for more such gaming content and information!
