If The Last of Us Part 2 is crashing on your PC, here’s how to fix it
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After years of being only on PlayStation, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has finally arrived on PC, and players from all over the world are jumping into the game. While some are playing it without any issues, others are facing serious problems. One of the biggest problems right now is the game crashing or not launching at all. It's extremely frustrating because some players can't even access the game because of these issues. What makes it worse is that even those with powerful PCs and high-end parts are running into the same issue.
The good news is that the developers are most likely working on fixing these problems. They will release updates in the next few weeks to make the game better. But if you don't want to wait, there are a few methods you can try on your own, and we’ll go over them in this guide.
How to fix The Last of Us 2 crashing on PC
If the issue is not going away on its own, even after you restart the PC, then try the methods mentioned below.
Update your GPU drivers
One of the most common reasons why games crash or don't start is outdated drivers. If you haven't updated your GPU drivers recently, this might be the reason why you are unable to launch The Last of Us 2 on your PC. A user on the Steam Community forum said they stopped the crashing by installing the latest AMD drivers, and you can try doing the same for your GPU:
- Go to the official website of your GPU's maker (like Nvidia, AMD, or Intel).
- Open the drivers page.
- Search for your GPU model.
- Download the latest version and install it.
Alternatively, you can use the dedicated app of your GPU, like the Nvidia App or AMD Radeon Software, to download the latest driver version.
Exclude The Last of Us 2 from Windows Defender
If you use Windows Defender or another antivirus program, it might be blocking the game by mistake. These programs are made to protect your PC from threats like malware and other viruses, but sometimes, they start causing different issues and can even prevent safe apps from running. Thankfully, you can simply fix this issue by excluding the game folder. If you use Windows Defender, follow these steps:
- Open Windows Security and go to Virus & Threat Protection.
- Scroll down and click on “Exclusions.”
- Choose “Add or remove exclusions.”
- Click “Add an exclusion” and select the folder where The Last of Us 2 is installed.
Use Fullscreen Exclusive mode
If your game crashes a few minutes after starting, the display mode might be the issue. In some cases, if you have the display mode set to Fullscreen Borderless, it can start causing different issues. To fix this, just change the display mode to Fullscreen Exclusive. This seems like a simple fix, but it has worked in the past for similar games. However, if you continue to face issues even after changing the display mode, feel free to revert it back to Fullscreen Borderless.
Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
Many games, including The Last of Us 2, need Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable to work properly. Most PCs already have it installed, but it can sometimes get corrupted. In such a case, your only option is to reinstall it, which can be done by following these steps:
- Go to Microsoft's official website.
- Search for Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
- Download the latest version and install it again.
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