The First Berserker Khazan Crashing on PC: Possible Fixes Explored

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Let me fill you in on all the details regarding the crashing problems that The First Berserker Khazan has been experiencing on PC. I’ll cover the reasons behind these issues, as well as some potential solutions to help you get back into the game.”

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Among the top-notch PC game adaptations launched in 2025, The First Berserker Khazan stands out as one of the finest. Surprisingly, despite being built with Unreal Engine 4, it manages to bypass many problems typically associated with this engine. Regrettably, following the latest title update, players on PC have encountered frequent gameplay interruptions such as crashes and freezes.

At Deltia’s Gaming, we encountered similar troubles with the game as well. To be honest, the game crashing is a significant problem and appears to have been introduced following the latest update for the game. Nevertheless, we managed to find some workarounds that allowed us to run the game smoothly without any further incidents of crashes or lag.

As an ardent fan, I’ve compiled some essential insights about the recurring crashes in The First Berserker Khazan’s PC version and the viable solutions you might want to consider for a smoother gaming experience.

This way, we can all delve back into the captivating world of Khazan without interruptions!

Possible Fixes for the Crashing Error in The First Berserker Khazan

It appears that the majority of the game crashes and freeze-ups seem to originate from the latest title update for The First Berserker Khazan. Post-update, the game either collapses during the shader compilation process or gets stuck on the main menu. As per Neople’s reports, players with Nvidia RTX 40-series GPUs have been experiencing these crashes predominantly.

Ever since The First Berserker’s early access launch, I’ve encountered some hiccups with the most recent Nvidia GPU driver. Neople highlighted this issue in their official blog post, suggesting a fix by rolling back driver updates to version 566.36. Interestingly, during my preliminary tests, I didn’t notice any significant problems with Nvidia’s driver version 372.83.

Beyond the driver conflicts, it appears they may be the main culprits leading to the crashes. Reverting back to version 566.36 didn’t resolve the problem; instead, during our tests, we discovered other solutions that effectively addressed the crashing issues following update 495103 (March 27, 2025). Here is a list of potential fixes you can attempt to rectify The First Berserker Khazan from crashing on PC:

1. Update your graphics driver to the latest version.
2. Disable or uninstall any third-party applications that might be interfering with the game.
3. Run the game in compatibility mode for older versions of Windows.
4. Verify the integrity of game files through Steam.
5. Adjust the game settings to run at a lower resolution or adjust other graphics options.
6. Reinstall the game completely and reinstall any necessary updates afterwards.

Verify Game Files

After the recent update, we found that checking the game files immediately helped resolve the crashing problems in our situation. It’s quite normal for large Triple-A and even Double-A games, with sizes often exceeding 50-100 GB, to encounter file corruption during download.

In our case, checking the game files right after an update solved the crashing issues. It’s not unusual for larger Triple-A and Double-A titles, which can be over 50-100 GB in size, to have corrupted files during download.

Here’s where Steam’s file verification tool steps in. Essentially, this tool checks your game installation folder for any damaged, missing, or incorrect files, replacing them with new ones downloaded directly from Steam. This feature not only solves issues like crashes but also saves you time compared to uninstalling and reinstalling the entire game freshly.

Here’s how you can use the file verification tool:

  • Launch Steam > Click on Library.
  • Right-click on The First Berserker Khazan from the list of games in your Steam library.
  • Click on Properties > Local Files.
  • Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
  • Wait for the files to get checked.
  • Once done, launch the game.

Use DirectX 11 API

In the game “The First Berserker Khazan,” both DirectX 11 and 12 are supported. However, after the latest update, some users have encountered issues with the DirectX 12 version, such as stuttering and occasional crashes. Despite no reported crashes with the DirectX 12 API, these troublesome experiences have been shared by some players.

For now, it’s best to use DirectX 11 since Neople hasn’t released an update for the DX12 version yet. Since The First Berserker doesn’t include advanced features like ray tracing, you won’t be missing out on significant benefits by staying with DX11.

Lower the Settings

The high-end video game, The First Berserker Khazan, is particularly demanding on VRAM due to its construction using Unreal Engine 4. If you’re playing this game on a GPU with 6 GB or less of VRAM, it would be advisable to adjust your settings to Medium for a smoother gaming experience. At the standard resolution of 1080p, the game quickly surpasses the 6 GB VRAM limit. Exceeding your VRAM capacity can lead to instability and potential crashes in the game. Therefore, if you’re using a mid-range or lower-end system, it’s suggested that you adjust your settings accordingly.

Hey there fellow gaming enthusiast! I’ve got some top-notch tips right here on how to customize your gaming experience according to your unique PC setup. Let’s dive in and make those pixels pop!

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2025-03-30 09:42