Possible fixes for Stalker 2 crashing at Shaders compilation error

The recently released FPS title Stalker 2 is an extremely heavy game that demands high-end specs. However, despite meeting all the minimum or recommended system requirements, it might crash for some PC users while compiling Shaders. Fortunately, a few fixes might help you solve the problem.

If you face the same issue while launching the game, refer to the guide below and try the tips below to solve the problem.

Note: The fixes mentioned below are workarounds and may not work for everyone.

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Solving the "out of memory" error while launching Stalker 2

Verify the integrity of game files

First things first, verify the integrity of your game files to make sure that none of the game files are damaged or tampered with. To do this, follow these steps:

• Launch Steam on your PC
• Open your Game Library.
• Right-click on the game and open Properties.
• Browse through all the options and go to the Installed Files tab.
• Select Verify Integrity of Game Files and let Steam analyze everything.
• After this is done, try opening the game and check if the issue persists.

Make sure you have enough storage available to prevent game crashes (Image via GSC Game World)

Check available storage

Since the game requires a lot of storage, ensure you have a little space available on the disc where you store the game. Additionally, free up some memory for Shaders too. For this, simply open the control panel of your graphics card and then select "3D Settings." From here, find "Shader Cache Size" and navigate through all the options available. From the drop-down menu, select "Unlimited."

Check for GPU driver updates

Using outdated drivers on your graphics card can also cause the game to crash. If you're using an Nvidia graphics card, download the latest updates via the GeForce Experience software. If you're on Team Red and use an AMD GPU, update the drivers via the AMD Adrenalin Edition software.

Other fixes

• If the game still crashes, try running the game in administrator mode. For this, right-click on Stalker 2's .exe file and click on "Run as administrator."
• Update the BIOS of your motherboard.
• Start the game in "Windowed Mode."
• From "Power Options" in the Control Panel, switch to the "Power Saver" option.

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