(steam) crash upon pressing play after patch

[doomadder]

after updating i still instantly get a crash the error report reads as:
Error reason: Unhandled exception
Expression: EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION (0xC0000005)
Message: The thread attempted to read inaccessible data at 0xED5F70.
File: <Unknown>(0)
system specs
os:windows 10 home
ram: 32 gigs 3200
gpu: amd xfx 390x 8 gigs
cpu: intel i7 6700k
drive: samsung evo m.2 ssd 500 gigs

 

[neosid2]

Same here, I verified my files and 29.1GB (4 files) need updating, so doing that now. Unfortunately I don't have good internet so I don't get to play for a while.

 

[jelojones]

Same, It crashes on the play button now. I will verify installation and try again.

 

[rayneleaf]

same here. all are validated.

 

[jelojones]

After validating I have another 7 gig to download.

 

[Rabit_Salvokelk]

Validating fixed for me

 

[YungCrypt0]

Mine crashes right after I push play too... How did you create a crash report? Also, I've validated multiple times and even reinstalled.

 

[doomadder]

I have also updated my drivers and direct x
on top of getting the 20 gig patch nothing has worked I have even tried the modified exe from nexus

Post automatically merged: Dec 12, 2020

I dont understand i meet over the recommended specs in every catagory

 

[jelojones]

Mine launched after the second patch, after validating.

 

[digitalexpl0it]

Getting the same error, Steam Install, crashes after clicking Play with the new Dec 11 patch.

 

[jelojones]

No issues now, played for an hour.

 

[Mortimer8701]

People with this error probably all have Win 8 installed. Long story short: CP2077 does not run on your OS due to DX12 being required (back story: in order to facilitate compatibility with the XBox ecosystem).

Either you downgrade to Win 7 and make sure that the DX12 update is installed, upgrade to Win 10 (still can be done for free via the Microsoft website, please use your trusted search engine)... or you're our of luck, I fear.

EDIT: I found that the error report contained in the crashdump subfolder mentioned a failed render load process. This is how I found out that that's the issue.

 

[devivre]

Yes, Windows 8 is not supported, however, it appears like not everyone here is trying to play the game on Windows 8. If so, there's more going on here.

As frequently mentioned, here's the link to support with further information regarding crashes:

My game crashes — Cyberpunk 2077 | Technical Support — CD PROJEKT RED

Welcome to CD PROJEKT RED Technical Support! Here you will find help regarding our games and services, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

support.cdprojektred.com

(if nothing works you can reach out to CDPR support by clicking on "contact us").

You could also disable the steam cloud and steam overlay (or GOG cloud and overlay). Also, overclocking can cause crashes too. But in general, reinstalling GPU drivers and doing a clean booth seem worth trying (both actions are explained in the link).