Final Fantasy 16 crashing error on PC: Possible fixes and reasons

The Final Fantasy 16 crashing error on PC has been a major issue plaguing players ever since the game was released on September 17, 2024. This error generally pops out when you boot up the game and it starts compiling shaders. Although there are no official fixes for now, we have discovered a few bypasses that might prevent the Final Fantasy 16 crashing error on PC.

Below we will discuss a few such methods, and hopefully, with them, you will be able to set foot in the land of Valisthea error-free.

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Possible fixes for Final Fantasy 16 crashing error on PC

FInal Fantasy 16 is pretty graphically demanding on PC (Image via Square Enix)

There are a few possible fixes that might potentially stop the game from crashing on your PC. Here are a few methods you can try out for yourself:

Updating your GPU driver

Companies like Nvidia or AMD often roll out new updates for their graphics card drivers when a game is released. Open your GPU software and check if there are any pending updates. Updating your driver should fix the issue and you will be able to log in to the game.

AMD users, specifically those with 5500XT or 6600XT cards have been facing issues as was noted on Steam. In response, AMD has issued a driver update numbered 24.20.11.01 which will likely fix the issue.

Validating Steam files

Another possible fix for the Final Fantasy 16 crashing error on PC is validating your game files on Steam. Follow the given steps to ensure that the installed files are in order:

• Go to your Steam Library and right-click on Final Fantasy 16.
• Go to Properties and then go to Installed Files
• Click on Verify integrity of game files and wait till the process is completed.

Re-install the game

The third option is to re-install the game from scratch. It might take a bit of time but will fix the crashing error in most cases.

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Probable reasons for the Final Fantasy 16 crashing error on PC

This error is likely caused by outdated graphics drivers as the game is not well optimized for certain cards. It is worth noting that previously Final Fantasy 7 Intergrade also had a very terrible PC release which was eventually fixed by Square Enix releasing small hotfixes.

This might also be the case for Final Fantasy 16, and the developers should release small patches in the upcoming days that will fix the game's performance.

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As was reported by many users on Steam, frequent crashes seem to be an issue primarily with AMD cards alongside some other performance problems. It is better to wait till Square Enix officially addresses these issues and rolls out hotfixes than to put your system at risk by manually tinkering with it.

Disclaimer: The fixes provided above serve as possible workarounds and are not guaranteed to work.