Stellar Blade is a new release, so it’s no surprise that some technical issues are popping up on PC. Like most fresh launches, the game isn’t perfectly optimized for every hardware configuration yet. Right now, two of the most common problems reported by players are stuttering and crashes. These issues can show up even if you have a powerful setup, as even RTX 5090 players are reporting stuttering issues.

Both stuttering and crashing are annoying issues that can ruin the gameplay experience and prevent you from even accessing the game. Fortunately, while they seem daunting, the issues can be fixed with the help of a few methods, which we’ll go over in this guide.

How to fix Stellar Blade crashing or stuttering on PC

In some cases, both issues will go away on their own after you restart your PC. You can also try power cycling your PC, which involves turning the system off, removing the power cables, and reconnecting them after around five minutes. But if the simple methods don’t do the trick, feel free to proceed to the ones mentioned below.

Make sure you’ve updated your GPU drivers

Outdated GPU drivers are a common reason why games crash or stutter on PC. If your graphics card isn’t running the latest drivers, it might not be fully compatible with Stellar Blade. This can lead to poor performance, random crashes, or constant frame drops.

This can be easily fixed by updating the GPU drivers. The process is as simple as visiting the official website of your GPU’s manufacturer and downloading the latest version from there. If you already have the dedicated app of your card installed, like the Nvidia App or AMD Radeon Software, you can use it for the same purpose.

Lower the graphics settings

If your PC doesn’t meet the recommended specs or is slightly above the minimum requirements, running the game on high or ultra settings can lead to stuttering. This can put a burden on the GPU, and it will fail to render the frames smoothly. So, head over to the in-game graphics settings, and bring everything down to low, especially the demanding settings like texture quality and shadows. If the game runs smoothly after that, increase the settings one by one until the issue returns.

Verify game files through Steam

Another big cause of game crashes is broken or missing game files. What some of you might not know is that during the installation process, some files can get corrupted or even fail to install. And in such a situation, the game continues to crash, as the files aren’t complete.

Thankfully, while this does require you to reinstall the game, Steam has a built-in tool that can help fix the corrupt files or replace the missing ones. This feature can help you save time and the hassle of reinstalling the game from scratch.

• Launch Steam and sign in to your account.
• Go to your game library and look around for Stellar Blade.
• Right-click on the game and select Properties.
• Head over to Installed Files and click ‘Verify integrity of the game files.’
• Steam will now scan the system and fix or replace damaged or missing files.

Increase the Nvidia Shader Cache size

Shader Cache stores precompiled shaders to speed up game loading and reduce stuttering. One user on the Steam Community Forum was able to fix stuttering in Stellar Blade by increasing the cache size, and you can try doing the same.

• Right-click on the desktop and select Nvidia Control Panel.
• Go to Manage 3D Settings.
• Scroll down and find Shader Cache size.
• Click on it and select 10 GB.
• Once done, click Apply and restart your PC.

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Abdul Haddi

Abdul is a tech writer and Editor for PC Guide, specializing in all things tech, gaming, and hardware.