Issues with Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2
Players of Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 have been encountering various issues since the game’s launch, such as controller malfunctions, being stuck on the joining server screen, and experiencing freezing during the opening cutscene.
Although the developers have released a hotfix to address some of these problems, including a rare crash during the first cutscene, many players are still reporting similar issues.
Fixing Freezing During Opening Cutscene in Space Marine 2
If you are facing freezes during the opening cutscene of Space Marine 2, there are a few steps you can take to potentially resolve the issue:
Limiting the FPS
To limit the FPS, navigate to the game settings and go to the Video tab. Look for the FPS limit option and change it to 30 FPS.
Below are the recommended system requirements provided by the developers:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (1903 min)/11 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel Core i7-12700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 75 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required. 60 FPS in 1920×1080 with the “Ultra” preset.
It is important to note that installing the game on an SSD is a requirement. If you are currently using an HDD, consider transferring the game to an SSD to potentially avoid cutscene freezes. Upgrading to a better SSD is also an option if other troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issue.
Disabling Steam Overlay
If you are encountering issues with the Steam Overlay, you can disable it by following these steps:
- Click on Steam at the top left corner of the client and go to Settings.
- Under the In-game menu tab, locate ‘Enable the Steam Overlay While In-Game’ and toggle it off.
Verifying Steam File Integrity
To verify the integrity of your Steam files for Space Marine 2, follow these steps:
- Launch Steam.
- Right-click on Space Marine 2 in your Steam library.
- Select “Properties” from the context menu.
- In the Properties window, click on the “Installed Files” tab.
- Click on the “Verify Integrity of Game Files” button.
- Steam will scan your game files and compare them to the original files. This process may take some time.
- Once verification is complete, Steam will show the results and automatically download any missing or corrupted files.
Close Background Applications
Sometimes, background applications like antivirus and firewall software can hinder game performance. Try temporarily disabling or closing them to see if it resolves cutscene crashes.
Update Drivers
Ensuring your drivers are up-to-date can improve game performance and stability. Visit the website of your graphics card manufacturer and download the latest compatible driver to resolve any compatibility issues.
Keep an eye out for additional fixes from the developers as they work on improving the game. If you play on a widescreen monitor, stay informed about Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2’s upcoming ultrawide support.