Fatal Error and Crash on Launch in Chained Together Explained
Have you experienced Fatal Error, Black Screen or a Crash while launching or playing Chained Together? Read on to learn what might be causing these issues and how to fix them.
Chained Together is a cooperative game where players try to escape from hell while literally tied up to each other. It’s playable solo or with up to four friends locally and requires communication and teamwork to overcome obstacles and puzzle across diverse landscapes. Recently launched on Steam, the game has already attracted numerous people. However, some players have encountered a Fatal Error causing crashes. Let's delve into the cause and potential fixes.
How to Deal with Fatal Error and Crash in Chained Together
If you, like many other Chained Together players, have experienced a Fatal Error with a massage “The UE-ChainedTogether Game has crashed and will close”, here’s what you can do to fix it:
- Update graphic drivers: Outdated drivers can cause crashes. Check if your graphics card drivers are updated to the latest version.
- Verify game files: This checks for corrupted or missing game files. On Stem, right-click Chained Together in your Library and go to Properties. Click on Installed Files -> Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- DirectX version: Try forcing the game to use a specific DirectX version. Right-click on chained Together in your Steam Library and go to Properties. In the General tab, in Launch Options enter -dx11 or dx12 and try launching the game again.
If you have a PC with an Intel 13th or 14th gen CPU, you might be experiencing crashes and errors due to a reported compatibility issue causing shader problems. Here's what we know:
- Power Surge: Your motherboard might be sending too much voltage to your CPU. This can cause instability and crashes.
- Auto-Overclocking: Some motherboards automatically try to boost your CPU’s performance (overclocking) for Intel 13th and 14th gen. However, this can sometimes lead to instability in games like Chained Together.
The best course of action is to check for a BIOS update. Manually adjusting your CPU’s clock speed (downclocking) can potentially help with stability, but this is recommended only for advanced users who understand the potential risks involved in modifying these settings.
