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Some players may experience crashes on startup or while playing Doom: The Dark Ages. Read on for a list of general troubleshooting steps to help fix these issues!

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Some common bugs and glitches may stem from issues with your PC or console rather than the game itself. Below are general fixes and troubleshooting steps to help resolve them.

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Check System Requirements

If your PC or console's hardware or operating system is outdated, you may experience the game constantly crashing upon startup or during gameplay. Make sure your current device's specs reach the minimum requirements recommended for the game.

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Check Official Sources

First, check the official Bethesda Twitter account to see if the game crashes you are currently experiencing has any official solutions.

Restart the Game

Restarting the game is a common troubleshooting tip that could be the fix for the game crashing. Players may find that there are updates or patches to the game which may fix the ongoing issue.

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If restarting the game doesn’t resolve the game crashes, consider restarting your PC or console. A full system reboot can clear temporary glitches and may help improve overall game performance.

Update Your Graphics Card Drivers

For PC players, outdated graphics drivers are a common source of crashes and performance issues. To minimize these crashes, make sure to keep your drivers up to date by downloading the latest versions from the official AMD, Intel, or Nvidia websites.

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