How to Fix Crash in Star Wars Outlaws (SWO), Frame Generation and More

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must admit that the current state of Star Wars: Outlaws has left me somewhat dismayed. Having forked over a pretty penny for the Ultimate Edition, I was eager to immerse myself in the rich Star Wars universe, only to be met with technical difficulties that have left my gaming sessions frustratingly cut short due to crashes.


It’s common knowledge that different versions of games come with varying levels of features. Recently, there’s been a growing trend where players can pay extra for early access to a game. This is the case with Star Wars: Outlaws. However, some users who have already started playing have encountered technical issues such as blurry graphics, stutters, and even crashes. Some suspect that these problems are due to certain graphics cards’ frame generation capabilities, but is this truly the main cause? Let’s delve deeper to find out.

Crashes in Star Wars Outlaws Explained

Fervent Star Wars enthusiasts who have splurged on the Gold or Ultimate edition of SWO can immerse themselves in its meticulously designed universe – though not entirely without issues, as some players are dismayed by the game’s frequent crashes. The primary source of these glitches, according to numerous discussions on reddit, seems to be Nvidia’s frame generation technology, which is exclusive to RTX4000 series GPUs. Yet, there could be other factors at play as well.

There are several other potential causes leading to the frequent crashes in the production process, which have been compiled in this Reddit discussion. Here’s a condensed and streamlined summary of the key points:

  1. Getting back to frame gen for a moment – the obvious solution for now is to turn it off till it gets fixed. However, even using the latest Nvidia drivers, it doesn’t seem to solve the issue. The best thing to do right now is to wait for SWO further patches and be on the lookout for the most recent GPU drivers.
  2. The next thing that may be the reason for crashes is VPN or rather it’s incompatibility with Denuvo, as it might appear that the title is trying to launch from different locations. For now, it’s recommended to turn the VPN off if possible.
  3. To prevent crashes, it won’t hurt to verify game files. There are people who claim that it helped in their case. Additionally, turning off in-game overlay is also recommended.
  4. Another thing that seems to be causing problems is synchronization of saves to the cloud. Of course, having this function enabled is recommended, but it’s worth checking if it is indeed causing crashes in your case. If it helps, turn it off for the time being and keep an eye out on patch notes in future updates.
  5. Some fans inform that the problem is related to the latest release 24H2 of Windows 11. In their case rolling back to version 23H2 solved the issue, yet it’s not recommended to do so unless you are really desperate to play Outlaws. You do it on your own risk.
  6. Finally, there is the matter of 3rd party programs that have screen recording capabilities. Turning them off has a chance to stop interfering with the SWO and prevent crashes.

There’s worry that a game with a large price of $70 and high expectations is encountering numerous problems, given its mid to high-end system requirements. Fingers crossed that Ubisoft addresses these production issues promptly, collaborating with Nvidia to release performance updates. In the meantime, we hope the troubleshooting tips in this article can help you resolve the problems and enjoy an amazing intergalactic journey.

To wrap things up, keep in mind that just like Luke Skywalker, who relied on his helpful robotic friends C3PO and R2D2, don’t hesitate to take advantage of the guide we’ve put together specifically for you.

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2024-08-28 12:01