Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

How to Fix Opening Cutscene Freezing Issue

Space Marine 2 - Opening Freeze

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 has an opening cutscene that can potentially freeze if you're unlucky. Find out how to fix the opening cutscene freezing issue by trying out our solutions in this page!

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How to Fix Opening Cutscene Freezing Issue

All Possible Fixes
Limit FPS Install on SSD Skip Cutscene Immediately
Disable Steam Overlay Verify File Integrity -

Limit FPS

Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 - Limit FPS

Before playing, you can lower your FPS within the settings of the game. Just go to Settings>Video>Limit FPS and then lower it to 30 FPS.

If you manage to get past the opening cutscene, you can then return it back to a higher FPS.

Install on SSD

Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 - Install on SSD

When installing on Steam, you will be asked what drive you want to install the game. If you have a SSD installed, we recommend downloading the game there for its fast processing compared to an HDD.

Skip Cutscene Immediately

Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 - Skip Cutscene

Upon starting the game and seeing the first cutscene, immediately hold the Enter button in order to skip the scene. Unfortunately, you won't be able to see the scene but it's better than it freezing.

Disable Steam Overlay

Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 - Steam Overlay

On your Steam library, right click the game on your list and select Properties and then disable the Enable Steam Overlay option which can be located at the very top.

Verify Files

You can also verify the integrity of your files if everything else doesn't work. On your Steam library, right click the game on your list and select Properties then Installed Files>Verify integrity of game files.

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