Quick answer: Update Cyberpunk 2077, remove unsupported mods, verify its Steam files, then install the correct GPU driver from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel. If crashes began immediately after a driver update, CD PROJEKT RED recommends testing the previous driver.
Before you start
- Confirm the PC meets Cyberpunk 2077’s current requirements.
- Back up important saves and disable mods.
- Close overlays and other GPU-heavy programs for testing.
Fix Cyberpunk 2077 crashes on Steam
- Update the game and Windows. Restart the PC after updates.
- Remove mods for a clean test. Outdated scripts and framework files can break after game patches.
- Verify game files. In Steam, right-click Cyberpunk 2077 → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.
- Update the GPU driver from the manufacturer. Use NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel’s official tool or site—not a random driver-download page.
- Roll back if the crash began after updating. CD PROJEKT RED specifically notes that the previous driver may be more stable in that situation.
- Test without overlays and overclocks. Return CPU, GPU and memory tuning to default while diagnosing.
- Send crash data to CD PROJEKT RED. If the problem continues, gather the requested logs and system information.
Why this works
Verification replaces missing or damaged game files. A clean, supported driver fixes graphics-path faults, while removing mods and overclocks eliminates common variables that can make a crash survive a reinstall.
Alternatives
- Run Steam as administrator for one diagnostic launch if permissions are suspected.
- Load an earlier save if one location or save consistently crashes.
- Use CD PROJEKT RED’s clean-driver procedure if ordinary driver installation does not help.
Warnings and reversibility
The source video suggests permanently forcing the game executable to run as administrator. CD PROJEKT RED documents launcher-level administrator testing, but permanent elevation is not required for most players. Undo it from the executable’s Properties → Compatibility tab. Driver changes are reversible by reinstalling the prior supported version.
FAQ
Will file verification delete saves?
No, but back up saves before major troubleshooting.
Should I use Device Manager to update the GPU?
Use the GPU manufacturer’s official driver package for the current supported release.
What if the game crashes only with mods?
Update or remove the affected mods and their dependencies.
Official references
- CD PROJEKT RED: Verify Cyberpunk 2077 files
- CD PROJEKT RED: Game crashes
- CD PROJEKT RED: Update GPU drivers
Source video
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