Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Fixing Technical Problems and Bugs

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is an exciting open-world role-playing game that should not be missed. However, like any major project, it can have technical issues, bugs, and errors that can spoil the gaming experience. In this guide, we have compiled the most common problems that players encounter on PC and consoles and offered proven ways to solve them.

Below are the recommended system requirements from the developers. However, they lack details about available graphics settings and supported resolutions. We will correct this oversight and provide detailed information on what image quality you can expect with different configurations.

Minimum requirements

For FullHD monitors. Quality settings: minimum. FPS: stable 30. We do not recommend setting it higher as it will immediately lead to reduced performance.

Recommended requirements

If you have a monitor with a 1440p (QHD) resolution, you will need a graphics card slightly more expensive than the standard 3060 with 8 GB of memory for comfortable gameplay. Quality settings: medium-high. FPS: 60-90 depending on the scene load.

Despite very good optimization and guaranteed performance on not the most "fresh" hardware, some users may occasionally experience spontaneous frame drops, regardless of scene load and other circumstances. This problem often occurs during extended gaming sessions.

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, there is a problematic perk in the skill tree that for some users overloads the processor with excessive information processing. We recommend using the potion "Water of Lethe", which allows you to redistribute skills and remove the perk "Local Hero". After that, it is crucial to restart the game with a save to completely eradicate the issue. We do not have exact information from the developers regarding this situation, but this method helps with stutters and freezes in large settlements.

If you are using a gamepad during your gaming session, try turning the wireless gamepad on and then immediately off. Most performance complaints and frame drops we have heard come from players using a gamepad. Unfortunately, this solution does not help in the long term. Sooner or later, the problem will reappear. Therefore, we recommend connecting the gamepad via a USB cable. This should prevent further freezes.

Some owners of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 have experienced issues with freezes and crashes to the desktop without any errors or with Out of Memory Crash. This problem often occurs due to a shader caching failure. To fix this issue, you should delete the Shaders folder located in the directory: C:\Users\«your profile name»\Saved Games\kingdomcome2\shaders. After that, launch the game. If it crashes again, delete the shaders folder once more. Now Deliverance 2 should start without problems.

If the shader method did not help, it is most likely that you have issues with Nvidia drivers. Try rolling back the driver version to 566.36 in the Geforce Experience application. After that, launch the game and check its performance. If the problem is resolved, you can install the latest driver and continue playing without further issues.

In general, we recommend performing both methods, as the shader cache is broken by a poorly assembled Nvidia driver. We have not encountered crash issues with AMD card owners.

Additional tips for fixing the Out of Memory Crash error:

Some players have issues with video cutscenes in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: the visuals are noticeably delayed compared to the sound. If you are experiencing a similar problem, we advise disabling the "Vertical Sync" Vsync option in the settings.

Unfortunately, there is no setting in the game itself that disables the frame rate lock in scripted cutscenes. However, there is a way to adjust some parameters in the config to remove the preset limitations. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will work without errors, and the visuals will be more pleasant to perceive. Open the game folder at the path: \KingdomComeDeliverance2\Engine. Rename the file engine.pak to engine.zip. Open the archive and navigate to the Cutscene.cfg file located at: Config/CVarOverrides/. Open the file with a text editor and change the line sys_MaxFPS = 30 to sys_MaxFPS = 0. Save the changes and rename engine.zip back to engine.pak.

Some players on consoles have encountered white flickering on the screen during gameplay. Sometimes this happens when the main character suddenly changes position in space or raises a weapon. This issue is often related to incorrectly selected settings.

To fix the flickering, you should enable "Motion Blur" in the game settings. Also, try increasing the "Deadzones" settings if the bug occurs during sudden scene changes.

"The Fifth Commandment" is an important side quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 that needs to be completed to start a romance with Katerina. The quest becomes available after completing the main mission "Into the Inferno." However, some players encounter a bug that prevents the quest from being completed. We will now explain how to fix it.

After talking to Katerina, you will learn that her friend was murdered. You will need to explore the city and its surroundings to find traces of the missing women. At the beginning of the quest, you will have four clues to follow. During the process, you will meet a local detective who will help you understand what is happening. Before the final scene, when all the characters gather at the table, a bug may occur that prevents the quest from progressing. To fix this, follow these steps:

Talk to all the characters related to the quest:

In the "Finger of God" quest, you need to complete the task "Go with Boguta." He will ask you to dig graves for the slain soldiers. However, some players may encounter a bug: after a small cutscene, an endless loading screen appears. To avoid this issue, follow these recommendations:

Following this order of actions will help you avoid the bug and successfully complete the task.

Sometimes in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a bug occurs where the sound disappears in cutscenes. To fix this issue, follow these steps:

This method will help you restore the sound and avoid similar problems in the future.

The tournament competition is one of the most problematic tasks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. We have received numerous complaints and reports of various errors, bugs, and non-working scripts. The most common problems:

In this guide, we will explain how to properly go through the tournament to avoid most problems.

Tournament walkthrough algorithm:

Talk to Menhart and choose three disciplines. Recommended order: two-handed weapons, sword and shield, and freestyle.

This algorithm will help minimize errors and successfully complete the tournament.

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, there is an issue where NPCs get stuck in doors, passages, and on stairs. Sometimes characters pass through each other's models or the environment. This happens not only in narrow spaces. Such situations often lead to the player being unable to leave a building or, conversely, go outside.

To solve the problem with stuck NPCs, try turning around and moving backward. The CryEngine changes the phase of the player's model, allowing free passage through objects.

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, there are many recipes and blueprints that expand the range of craftable items. However, the "Knight's Sword" blueprint in the game doesn't work. You can buy and study it, but the item itself will not appear in the list of craftable items. The only solution at the moment is to wait for patches from the developers.

Some players encounter unexpected bugs related to character lighting. For example:

This bug most often occurs due to a shader caching failure. To fix the problem, add the line r_DeferredShading3PL = 0 to the user.cfg file located in the game folder.

The bug with the rabbit icon on the screen is one of the most common errors in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The notification about the pursuit or search for the player does not disappear even when the game has long returned to normal (calm) mode.

This happens because the NPC who caught you committing a crime or illegal activity gets stuck in a collision and cannot leave the problematic area.

How to fix: return to this character and try to get them out of the area where they are stuck. If you don't want to do this, simply restart the game. The rabbit icon should disappear.

Unfortunately, at the moment, the quest sword cannot be upgraded to the perfect level 4. However, closer to the end of the storyline, you will have the opportunity to forge your own "Reforged Sword of Henry." Essentially, this is an improved version of Sir Radzig's sword, which surpasses the original.

Due to the in-game schedule of NPCs in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, situations may arise that can easily be mistaken for a bug. For example, guards may attack the protagonist if he plays dice after sunset. In fact, this is not an error or system failure. Simply put, you must have a torch lit during the dark hours. Before sitting at the gaming table, be sure to light a torch and only then start playing dice.

Below we will explain how to optimize Windows to achieve maximum performance in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Note: First of all, we recommend checking for system updates, downloading and installing all updates, including optional ones!

When multiple programs are running simultaneously on a computer, they consume RAM and CPU power. This reduces the availability of resources for the game, which can lead to a drop in frame rate and overall performance decline. Closing unnecessary background applications frees up these resources, allowing the game to use them more efficiently and ensuring a smoother gaming experience.

Additional recommendation:

Remove unnecessary programs from the "Startup" section. This section can also be found in "Task Manager".

Antivirus software often conflicts with games and programs, leading to reduced performance. Additionally, system protection programs consume a significant amount of computer resources. We recommend temporarily disabling system protection before launching Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and re-enabling it after finishing your gaming session.

In the Windows operating system, you can adjust performance settings for individual applications. To do this, follow these steps:

Game Mode and Game Bar in the Windows operating system can consume system resources: RAM and CPU power. But you can easily disable them using Windows Settings:

This will help avoid possible freezes and improve game performance.

How to disable Steam overlay

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It is also recommended to disable the overlay key binding to avoid accidental activation during the game. This can be done in the "Keybinds" tab.

Running the game as an administrator provides the application access to more system resources, such as RAM and CPU time. This feature also helps avoid conflicts with other applications and resolve permission issues. Finally, running Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 as an administrator ensures the correct installation of updates and patches.

To do this:

Fullscreen applications can often freeze or lose frame rate due to the built-in Windows feature "Fullscreen Optimizations." To disable it, open the root directory of the game, find the file with the .exe extension, and select its "Properties." In the "Compatibility" tab, check the box next to "Disable fullscreen optimizations."

Ensure that your graphics card drivers are updated to the latest versions. To do this, visit the official website of your graphics processor manufacturer: NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel. Find the support or downloads section and enter your graphics card model to download and install the latest drivers.

Updating drivers can significantly improve the performance and stability of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as well as fix possible errors and bugs. Regularly checking for driver updates will help you stay informed about the latest improvements and optimizations offered by the manufacturer.

Open Steam and go to your game library. Find Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 in the list of games and right-click on it. In the menu that appears, select "Properties." Then go to the "Local Files" tab and click the "Verify Integrity of Game Files" button.

This procedure will allow Steam to check all game files for damage or missing elements and automatically download missing or corrupted files. This can help resolve issues with game launching and performance, ensuring its correct operation.