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Red Dead Redemption 2 just launched on PC today, but many players are facing issues of getting it to run properly, or even at all. The game has been subject to crashes, sending players back to desktop–myself included. In my experience, I would either get the “exited unexpectedly” message from the Rockstar Launcher or a critical error message from Windows when either loading into the story mode or a few seconds into gameplay. Rockstar hasn’t yet released any patch or much in the way of official guidance, but here are two possible fixes if you’re encountering Red Dead 2 crashes.

I was able to get the game running stably after a few tweaks. If you get a crash, the Rockstar Launcher will ask if you want to run the game in Safe Mode; you can do this then tweak your graphics settings back to what you wanted. Granted, you’ll have to restart the game again to apply certain graphics options. One option you’ll want to have set is for the game to use the DirectX 12 renderer–by default, Red Dead 2 runs on the Vulkan API.

A third step isn’t so much a solution as it is just good practice: update your video card’s drivers. Nvidia users should download and install GeForce driver version 441.12 since it’s specifically tuned for RDR2 and the most recent software for Nvidia GPUs. AMD users will want to do the same and install the latest graphics drivers, Radeon software version 19.11.1. Rockstar has acknowledged the situation and offer driver updates as a solution, too. Additionally, it’s suggested to make sure Windows launches the game with “Run this Program as Administrator” and “Disable Fullscreen Optimization” set.

It’s hard to say which one of these are the definitive solution, but if you’re encountering crashes in the same manner, we suggest you follow these steps. Your mileage may vary as every PC is different and it’s not yet clear what exactly is causing the crashes. I’m currently running a PC with the following specs: Intel Core i7-7700K, Nvidia RTX 2080, 16GB RAM, and a 2TB m.2 NVMe SSD. I cannot speak to whether or not there are other issues that might be specific to AMD setups.

For more information on the situation, you can read our story the Red Dead 2 PC crashes people have been encountering. If you’re up and running the game stably, be sure to check out our previous coverage below.

In celebration of N7 Day–an annual Mass Effect holiday celebrating the beloved RPG franchise every November 7–BioWare has released new javelin skins in Anthem that are themed after characters from the original trilogy of Mass Effect games. A new emote and wrap have been added to the game as well.

Honestly, the four new javelin skins might be the coolest additions ever implemented into Anthem. The Ranger now has a Turian skin that reshapes the javelin to look like Garrus from Mass Effect 3. The new Storm skin is Asari-themed, making the javelin look like Liara in her default Mass Effect 3 appearance. Neither of the other two skins are based on specific characters, with the new Colossus skin themed after a Krogan and the new Interceptor after a Quarian. All four new skins are pictured below.

Each skin goes for 61,000 Coins or 850 Shards, which roughly translates to $8 USD. There’s a new Mass Effect-themed emote in Anthem’s in-game store too: the Shepard Shuffle. Unlocking the emote allows your javelin to perform the awkward dance of the Mass Effect trilogy’s main character, a long-running joke in the franchise. There’s also a new Mass Effect: Andromeda-themed wrap available for purchase to adjust the Mass Effect skins to look like the armor worn by the Turians, Krogans, Turians, and Asari in the Andromeda Initiative.

BioWare typically does or announces something Mass Effect-related every N7 Day, and it’s looking like these new Anthem cosmetics may be what the developer planned for this year. We’ll have to wait for November 7 to see whether there’s anything else. The javelin skins, emote, and wrap will remain in Anthem’s in-game store until November 12.

During N7 Day 2018, BioWare posted a short video on Twitter where studio boss Casey Hudson teased a new Mass Effect game by knowingly staring at the camera after saying, “It means coming into the studio every day, dreaming about what the next great Mass Effect game will be.” In February 2019, Anthem and Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah said that BioWare is “definitely not done with Mass Effect.”

In EA’s latest quarterly earnings call, COO Blake Jorgensen said that the company wants to “deliver some exciting remasters of fan favorites, including the Command and Conquer game we’ve already disclosed.” However, he did not confirm whether those “exciting remasters” might include the Mass Effect trilogy.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is out on PC, but startup errors are giving some players trouble. One editor at GameSpot experienced several back-to-back crashes in Red Dead 2 on PC while trying to load into the campaign and during the opening cutscene. According to Reddit, one of the most common errors players are receiving states, “Red Dead Redemption 2 exited unexpectedly. Please click Retry below to enter the game again, or click Safe Mode to launch the game with reduced graphics settings. If you continue to have problems playing the game, please contact Rockstar Games Customer Service at https://support.rockstargames.com,” followed by options to exit out, retry, and re-launch with safe mode enabled. Some users have even reported issues with the Rockstar Games Launcher.

If you’re among those experiencing issues, we have a potential solution to fix Red Dead 2 crashes. At the very least, it worked for one of us here at GameSpot.

The Red Dead community on Reddit is currently compiling a list of PC launch issues with some community-sourced troubleshooting tips, including disabling your antivirus. GameSpot has not verified the effectiveness of the methods suggested on Reddit as of yet, and would recommend players also consult the official Rockstar Games support site, especially the page setup for the “exited unexpectedly” error. Rockstar recommends players having issues with Red Dead 2 on PC try running the game as an administrator or updating their graphics drivers.

Other launch issues players have reported on Reddit include audio problems, issues with the Rockstar Games Launcher, and FPS drops. For the FPS drops, the Red Dead community on Reddit suggests switching graphics API from Vulkan to DirectX12 for Nvidia users, but many in the comments warn that this doesn’t work. GameSpot recommends proceeding with caution and waiting for Rockstar’s official support line to address the issue.

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One of last year’s biggest games, Red Dead Redemption 2, finally makes its PC debut today. Just in time for the new improvements PC players will experience, a pretty sweet discount is being held for the game right now.

Twitter user Wario64 shared two discount codes offering 10 percent off your purchase at checkout. The first code, Wario64, is for digital retailer 2Game. The second code, RDR2, is to digital distributor Voidu. Applying either code on either site slashes Red Dead Redemption 2’s price from $59.99 USD to $53.99 USD.

Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC has received some stunning graphical enhancements, running at 4K / 60 FPS when played on impressive hardware. We broke down the minimum and recommended specs necessary to run Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC. We’ve also compiled a handy guide of essential tips for first-time players, such as earning easy money, secret weapons and guns, and more. And if you’re returning for the visual upgrades, we’ve put together a character and story recap to get you up to speed.

Though Rockstar Games’ critically-acclaimed action-adventure title just launched on PC, modders have already taken to the third-person shooter. Some make the game prettier or introduce Undead Nightmare elements, while others bring a little goofiness with Arthur Morgan’s Joker and Terminator reskins. Red Dead Redemption 2 is available through a variety of retailers, including the Epic Games Store and the Rockstar Games Launcher, with Steam getting the title added to its storefront sometime in December.

If you want to know what the future holds for the DC Universe, you should be checking out DC’s newest Legion of Super Heroes comic this week. Not only is this series the latest major undertaking from writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Ryan Sook, it serves as a completely fresh start for a long-running and often convoluted franchise. The Legion is being rebooted from the ground up, and DC has Spider-Man to thank.

Before we explain what relevance Marvel’s most iconic hero has to DC’s 31st Century super-team, check out an exclusive preview of Legion of Super Heroes #1 below. Then read on as Bendis explains why the Legion is being rebooted, why Superman’s son is at the center of this story and how long this reboot has been in the works.

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Star Wars veteran Anthony Daniels has admitted that he would “accept” another actor stepping into his iconic character’s gold-plated shoes beyond the release of The Rise of Skywalker.

The C-3PO star seemingly laid his parts on the line in a recent interview with Radio Times, as he opened up about the possibility of his role moving forward without him, insisting that the galaxy’s beloved protocol droid is “too good of character, too big of a character” to fade into history.

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The studio behind Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy VII Remake is working on a brand new game that will introduce a new action game IP to ‘high-definition consoles’, potentially including next-generation.

A project listed on The First Development Division’s recruitment website spotted by Gematsu promises a “’next-generation action game experience’ that takes a step forward from the existing action game framework.” The untitled game is apparently being worked on by an international team experienced in AAA game development both within and outside of Japan.

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