If you’re encountering a crash in Steelrisingwhen switching to full-screen on Windows 11, here’s a possible fix.

1. Check System Requirements

First, cross-check the game requirements with your PC configuration to determine whether Steelrising its compatible enough. Sometimes issues with the compatibility can trouble you a lot. If your configuration isn’t up-to-date, upgrade to make it compatible. Please visit the officialSteelrising Website to know the latest PC Requirements to play the game smoothly

Close Unnecessary Background Tasks

Follow these steps to close all unnecessary background running tasks on your system since more system resources are used, the lower your system performance will be. You might not notice it drastically when experiencing in-game lags, framerate drops, etc.

• Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager. The Task Manager window will open up. On the Processes tab, select the task that is using the highest amount of resources.
• Just click on the particular process and select End Task to close it forcefully.
• Repeat these steps for each app you use.
• For each third-party app process consuming higher resources, follow the same steps.
• Close Task Manager and restart your computer.

Turn Off Windows Firewall and Antivirus Software

Most likely, you use the default Windows Firewall protection on your PC, but temporarily disabling it before launching any game might help you avoid startup crashes. To do this:
• Click on the Start Menu > Type Windows Defender Firewall and open it.
• Next, click on Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off from the left pane.
• Select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option for all domains.
• Once done, click on OK to save changes > Reboot your PC to apply changes.
• Additionally, make sure to turn off the Windows Defender antivirus program on your PC to ensure there is no antivirus software blocking the game files. To do so:
• Press the Win+I keys to open Settings.
• Click on Update & Security > Click on Windows Security.
• Click on Open Windows Security > Go to Virus & threat protection
• Now, click on Manage settings > Just turn off the Real-time protection toggle.
• If prompted, click on Yes to proceed further.
• Next, click on Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off from the left pane.
• Select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option for all domains.
• Once done, click on OK to save changes > Reboot your PC to apply changes.
• Additionally, make sure to turn off the Windows Defender antivirus program on your PC to ensure there is no antivirus software blocking the game files. To do so:
• Press the Win+I keys to open Settings.
• Click on Update & Security > Click on Windows Security.
• Click on Open Windows Security > Go to Virus & threat protection

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Run the game as an admin

You need to be running the game application file as an administrator account so that UAC allows the program to function properly. Sometimes, your system needs the UAC (User Account Control) permissions to execute a particular program. Follow these instructions to give yourself admin privileges for one time only. It won’t ask you for them again. To do so:

Go to the installed game directory.
Right-click on the application file on your PC.
Click on Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.

Click on the Run this program as an administrator checkbox to enable it.
Once done, click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
Finally, just double-click on the game app file to launch it.
If in case, you’re running the game via the Steam client then perform the same steps for the respective game client too.

GPU drivers need to be updated

In addition, you should update your graphics driver by following the steps below. Make sure you install all updates if there are any available. In games or during gameplay sessions, an outdated GPU driver can cause a variety of problems when launching the program. The graphics conflict will not only make your game look pathetic, but it will also cause your PC to run less efficiently. In order to accomplish this:

• You can open the Quick Access Menu by pressing Win+X.

• Click on Device Manager from the list.

• Expand Display adapters by double-clicking.

• Right-click on the dedicated graphics card that’s active or you’re using.
Now, click on Update driver > Click on Search automatically for drivers.
• It’ll now automatically check for the available update then download and install the latest version.
Just wait for the same and reboot the PC to apply changes.
• If there is no update available for your GPU then you can go to the official graphics card website from the links below and search for the model of your graphics manually. Make sure to download and install the latest GPU driver for your model number as per the manufacturer.

Repair Game Files

It’s needless to say that issues with corrupted or missing game files on the PC might encounter game launching crashes a lot without any proper error message in some cases. If in case, your game starts to load for a few seconds and then closes automatically or doesn’t launch at all then it’s better to verify and repair the installed game files on the PC by following the steps below. Some players have already fixed Scron crashing on their PC.

Launch the Steam client > Click on Library.
Right-click on Sonic Frontiers from the list.
Click on Properties > Go to Local Files.

Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
This process may take some time to get completed. So, have some patience.
Once done, make sure to reboot the PC to apply changes.