If Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is crashing or stuttering on PC, here’s how to fix it
Table of Contents
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is out now on all platforms, including PC. It is easily one of the biggest games of the year – a sequel to the critically acclaimed Kingdom Come: Deliverance, which was released back in February 2018. However, just like every other new game, this one also has several issues that are ruining the gameplay experience for many, and one of the most frustrating problems is crashing and stuttering.
These issues can occur even for players with powerful hardware. However, while they may seem daunting, they can be fixed quickly with the right methods. And in this guide, we’ll walk you through all of them so you can jump back into the game.
Prime Day is finally here! Find all the biggest tech and PC deals below.
- Sapphire 11348-03-20G Pulse AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT Was $779 Now $739
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor Was $449 Now $341
- ASUS RTX™ 5060 OC Edition Graphics Card Was $379 Now $339
- LG 77-Inch Class OLED evo AI 4K C5 Series Smart TV Was $3,696 Now $2,796
- Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Was $320.99 Now $274
- Lexar 2TB NM1090 w/HeatSink SSD PCIe Gen5x4 NVMe M.2 Was $281.97 Now $214.98
- Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular 42mm case Smartwatch Was $499.99 Now $379.99
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) 16" FHD, RTX 5060 gaming laptop Was $1,499.99 Now $1,274.99
- Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence Was $499.99 Now $379.99
*Prices and savings subject to change. Click through to get the current prices.
How to fix Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 crashing or stuttering on PC
Here are a handful of methods you can follow if the issue is not going away on its own.
Step
Verify game files
The bad news is that if there's anything wrong with the game files, whether they are missing or corrupt, the game will continue to crash. The good news is that Steam has a repair feature that allows you to fix the files without deleting the game. This saves time and effort compared to reinstalling it.
- Open Steam.
- Go to your game library.
- Find and right-click on the game.
- Click on Properties.
- Go to the Installed Files tab.
- Select Verify Integrity of Game Files.
Step
Update GPU drivers
Nvidia, AMD, and Intel release GPU drivers for a reason: they ensure compatibility with the latest games. For instance, Nvidia and Intel recently released new Game Ready drivers that added support for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 along with other upcoming titles.
To update your drivers, visit your GPU manufacturer's website and download the latest version from there. Alternatively, you can use the dedicated application of your card (such as Nvidia App or AMD Adrenalin) to update your drivers.
Step
Check for overheating
One of the biggest causes of crashes and stuttering is overheating. This happens when your CPU or GPU temperatures exceed safe levels, forcing the system to either close the game or cause severe stuttering.
To monitor your system's temperature, use tools like MSI Afterburner or HWiNFO. If you notice unusually high temperatures, take precautionary steps such as:
- Cleaning your PC to remove dust buildup
- Reapplying thermal paste on your CPU and GPU
- Checking for malware that might be causing excessive CPU usage
Step
Lower in-game graphics settings
Running the game at settings beyond your GPU's capability can lead to crashes and stuttering. Try lowering settings like texture quality, shadow details, and different effects to see if that helps stabilize performance. Keep experimenting with different settings until you find a balance between visuals and smooth gameplay.
About the Author