Check Minimum Requirements

If your PC does not meet the minimum requirements for Darktide, this can result in an unstable experience. Please ensure your PC meets the minimum requirements listed below:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit)
• Processor: Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (3.4 GHz)
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 50 GB available space

If you aren't sure whether a component meets the minimum requirements, you can use a comparison website such as https://www.userbenchmark.com/. 

Verify Integrity of Game Files

The 'Verify Integrity of Game Files' option is accessible via the Steam client and will ensure the installation is complete. An incomplete installation can result in issues with the launcher. 

1. Right-click Darktide in your Steam library sidebar
2. Select 'Properties'
3. Select the 'Local Files' tab
4. Select the 'Verify Integrity of Game Files' button
5. When complete, close and reopen Steam

Ensure Permissions Are Consistent

When the administrator rights are inconsistent between the Darktide.exe and Launcher.exe, this can result in problems launching.

You may have enabled administrator rights for one, but not the other, at some point.

We recommend removing administrator rights for both Darktide.exe and Launcher.exe by:

1. Navigate to Steam\steamapps\common\Warhammer 40,000 DARKTIDE\binaries
2. Right-click Darktide.exe
3. Select ‘Compatibility’
4. Untick the ‘Run this program as an administrator’ box
5. Save your changes
6. Attempt to launch Darktide as normal

NOTE: You may need to do the same for Launcher.exe, inSteam\steamapps\common\Warhammer 40,000 DARKTIDE\launcher

Delete Darktide AppData

1. Press the Windows key + R
2. Enter %appdata% within the search input and select 'OK'
3. Navigate to: AppData\Roaming\Fatshark
4. Delete the Darktide directory
5. Launch Darktide as normal

Delete gpu_detection.dll 

1. Remove the gpu_detection.dll in the 'launcher' directory:
   Steam\steamapps\common\Warhammer 40,000 DARKTIDE\launcher
2. Proceed to launch Darktide as normal, via Steam

 .NET Framework

Launcher-related issues can often be resolved by repairing your .NET Framework installation.

Please download .NET Framework 4.7.2 from the Microsoft website linked below. The installer should then prompt you with an option to repair your installation. Be sure to restart your PC afterwards!: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/net472 

If an error is displayed referencing that a later update is already installed, instead download and run the .NET Framework Repair Tool from the Microsoft website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-GB/download/details.aspx?id=30135 

Anti-Virus/Firewall

Please ensure the appropriate exceptions are in place for both Darktide and Easy Anti-Cheat in your Anti-Virus/Firewall software. 

• Darktide.exe in \Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Warhammer 40,000 DARKTIDE\binaries
• EasyAntiCheat_EOS.exe in \Program Files (x86)\EasyAntiCheat_EOS

Disable Background Applications

Background applications - commonly overlays or hooks such as RivaTuner, ShadowPlay, Fraps, ReShade and AMD Chill - can interfere with the workings of Darktide. 

A Selective Startup can help identify whether a background application is the cause of your issue:

1. Press the Windows key
2. Type 'msconfig' and select 'System Configuration'
3. On the 'General' tab, select 'Selective Startup'
4. Deselect 'Load startup Items'
5. Reboot your PC

If the issue no longer occurs after having performed the Selective Startup, try re-introducing your programs one-by-one to determine which is causing your problem.