Death Stranding [MEGATHREAD] Issues with Death Stranding on PC? Read this.

[MEGATHREAD] Issues with Death Stranding on PC? Read this.
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[MEGATHREAD] Issues with Death Stranding on PC? Read this.

Posted: 15 Jul 2020 11:03 AM PDT

I'm starting this thread to hopefully help those who encounter issues with the PC version of the game. Big thanks to everyone providing assistance on the subreddit and on our Discord server. This list is a work in progress and will be updated as more fixes are discovered, or when patches are released. Until then, take these as semi-temporary fixes. Comment if you would like to add something.

Start by following this checklist:

Check if Steam is running in the compatibility mode. Disable that and restart the client.
Update your graphics card drivers (you'll need the latest Nvidia drivers [451.67], released on July 9th)
Update DirectX (you need DX12 level 12_0)
Update your Windows 10 (the game requires v1809 or later)
Verify integrity of game files (on Steam)
Restart your PC.

If this doesn't help, read further on.

Common issues:

ISSUE: Textures are stretching or missing.

Double-check that your GPU meets the requirements and that you have the latest drivers installed (mentioned above). Try and see if the problem persists regardless of whether DLSS is on or off. If you've recently made any changes to the graphics settings, relaunch the game.

ISSUE: I'm getting an Nvidia DirectX12 error.

- In Graphics settings, set your Streaming values to "Default". If that doesn't help, switch it to "Low". [1]

- In the same menu, disable DLSS and restart the game.

(also see this thread)

ISSUE: I'm getting the "Windows needs to be upgraded to 1809 or later" error.

Check if Steam is running in the compatibility mode. Disable that and restart the client.

ISSUE: I'm receiving an "Error initializing rendering configuration, check video card and drivers" message when trying to launch DEATH STRANDING.

Make sure your GPU meets the requirements (you can check here).

ISSUE: "An Access Violation (C0000005h) has occurred in thread 'Worker 5' at instruction location 00000001417C0806h".

In Graphics settings, set your Streaming values to "Default". If that doesn't help, switch it to "Low". [link]
Reportedly, if your GPU is overclocked, that might be causing the issue [link].
In Nvidia Control Panel, disable the FPS limiter.
Check that none of the running programs (antivirus, streaming software or other tools) are interfering with the game.

ISSUE: The download is stuck on 99%.

Solutions found in this thread and on Discord:

Steam compresses its downloads in order to save bandwidth. Your system will decompress it as it's downloaded, and write the full game data to your drive. This process can actually be slower than your network throughput, and can lead to the install hanging for a bit at the end of the download. Just wait and it will eventually finish up. Patience is a virtue.
Go into settings (gear icon) on the game's page. Then go to DLCs and uncheck both Digital Art Book and Pre-Order Content. Once the main game finishes downloading, go back in and check the boxes again to enable the DLCs.
Re-launch Steam as administrator.
Go to Steam settings -> Downloads -> Go to drive where Death Stranding is -> Repair Library

ISSUE: Infinite loading screen OR Loading gets stuck on 0% after Fast travel [thread link]

Disable Auto Log-in in the settings and restart the game.

ISSUE: Low framerate / The game is lagging or stuttering.

Turn VSync off in the settings.
Unplug any controllers (if necessary, you can try to use them wirelessly). [link-1] [link-2]
If the game stutters during cutscenes, a temporary fix is to pause and unpause. [link]

ISSUE: My bluetooth controller isn't working.

Try DS4Windows and/or check the Steam Controller settings. [link]

ISSUE: Audio is cutting out.

Check these two threads: [link 1] [link 2]

ISSUE: There's no audio.

According to the 505 Games Support page:

This could be due to the control panel not being configured correctly. This can be checked from the Sound Control Panel in the Windows configuration menu.

Open the Sound menu in the Control Panel, and in the Playback tab, select the device you want to use to play DEATH STRANDING. Click on Configure, and check that the audio channels are correctly configured.

Other (seemingly unresolved) issues:

Game fails to launch (no error message) even though the requirements are met.
When I put things in a shared locker, the game gets stuck on a "Connecting..." screen.
With an Xbox controller, button input registers twice (possibly a Steam-related issue).
Using DLSS causes visual bugs [thread link]
Reports of various other minor visual issues (sub-pixel shimmering, surface textures at oblique angles)

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(Bonus) Resources:

Check if your GPU supports Death Stranding: https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/requirements/death-stranding/13762

The 505 Games Support page for Death Stranding: https://support.505games.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002664939-DEATH-STRANDING

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my favorite screenshot i've taken so far, such a beautiful game (PC)

Posted: 15 Jul 2020 03:56 PM PDT