WH 40K – Fix Common Bugs and Improve Game Performance

Brother, heed this guide! In the grim darkness of the 21st century, even the most anticipated game launches can bring frustration instead of glory. If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, only to find yourself ensnared in a web of technical issues, fear not.

Through the Emperor’s will, we endure, and this guide will help you troubleshoot and overcome common bugs, performance issues, and crashes. Let’s dive into the solutions that will help you get back to the fight against the Tyranids!

Game Optimization Tips for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Optimize Your Settings

While it might seem counterintuitive, setting your graphics to low is not always the best option, even on less powerful systems. Many players have found that leaving graphics at medium provides better performance and stability.

Install the Game on an SSD

Ensure that you’ve installed Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on a Solid State Drive (SSD). If it’s currently on a traditional hard drive, moving it to an SSD can significantly reduce loading times and improve overall performance.

Disable Steam Overlay

If you experience crashes at launch or shortly after starting the game, try disabling the Steam overlay. This simple change has resolved launch issues for many players.

Avoid Alt-Tabbing

Frequent alt-tabbing can destabilize the game, leading to crashes or performance drops. If you must switch tasks, do so sparingly.

Pro Tip: After making any changes to your settings, restart the game. To be thorough, consider restarting your computer as well.

Fixing Invisible Characters – Schrodinger’s ‘Nids

Are your enemies invisible, seemingly present but hidden behind the veil of the Warp? This issue can make it impossible to play, but here’s how you can fix it:

1. Adjust Render Resolution: Switch to balanced or performance mode. Experiment with different options, as results can vary depending on your hardware. Unfortunately, some cutscenes may still be affected.
2. Switch Between TAA, FSR, and DLSS: Test these anti-aliasing options to see which provides the best visual clarity and performance balance.

Can’t Install Early Despite Preordering?

If you pre-ordered the correct edition but can’t install the game early, here’s a quick fix:

1. Exit Steam completely.
2. Open Task Manager and kill all Steam-related services.
3. Relaunch Steam; this should resolve the issue.

Resolving Game Not Loading, Black Screen, or Poor Framerate Issues

Experiencing black screens, poor framerate, or the game not loading properly? Try these steps:

1. Switch to Fullscreen Mode: If your game is set to borderless window mode, switching to fullscreen can improve performance and reduce black screen issues.
2. Lower Shadows and Motion Blur: Shadows and motion blur are resource-intensive. Reducing these settings can significantly boost framerates and minimize stuttering.
3. Cap Your Framerate to 60 FPS: Limiting the framerate to 60 can help stabilize performance, especially on mid-tier systems.
4. Check Your GPU Settings: Ensure the game isn’t defaulting to integrated graphics if you have a dedicated GPU. You can adjust this in the video adapter settings.
5. Set .exe Priority to High: Open Task Manager, go to the Details tab, and set the priority of the game’s .exe file to high or real-time. This should be done before the loading splash screen appears. Some systems might require you to run Task Manager as an administrator.

Alternative Method (Credit to Sol-Prime): This involves editing the registry, which can be risky. Proceed with caution:

1. Open Registry Editor as Administrator.
2. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options.
3. Create a new key named Warhammer 40000 Space Marine 2 - Retail.exe.
4. Within this key, create another key called PerfOptions.
5. Add a new DWORD (32-bit) value named CpuPriorityClass.
6. Modify the value data to 3 and close the Registry Editor.

Managing CPU Temperature

If your CPU is running hot while playing, try creating a custom power plan:

1. Go to Power Options in Windows.
2. Under Processor Power Management, set the Maximum Processor State to 90%. This reduces CPU temperature while maintaining game performance.
3. Disable CPU boost mode to prevent the game from overclocking the CPU unnecessarily.

Fixing Freezing and Audio Glitches

If the game is freezing or experiencing audio glitches, especially if you’re using a lesser-known antivirus, try this:

1. Add the game folder as an exception in your antivirus software. This can prevent overzealous scanning from interfering with game performance.

Controller Issues

If your controller isn’t responding, follow these steps:

1. Disable Steam Input: Within the Steam client, go to the game’s settings and disable Steam input.
2. Launch from Big Picture Mode: Sometimes, launching the game from Steam’s Big Picture mode can resolve controller issues.

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Final Thoughts and Additional Support

If any of the fixes listed here resolve your issues, let your fellow battle brothers know by sharing this guide. If you’re still experiencing problems, leave a comment below, and I’ll do my best to assist further.

Addendum

Good news for those with ultrawide monitors: ultrawide support is scheduled to be included in the first update, according to the developer’s roadmap.

Last Updated on September 17, 2024

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