Back 4 Blood crashing fix

How to fix Back 4 Blood crashing and black screen bug

Some Back 4 Blood players are experiencing persistent crashes and black screen errors. Unfortunately, these put the breaks to users’ fun and leave them searching for a quick and easy solution. The problems are most common in B4B on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, though can also occur on PS5, PS4, and PC. With that in mind, here’s the need-to-know info on a Back 4 Blood crashing glitch fix.

Back 4 Blood crashing fix

Back 4 Blood crashing fix

Here’s how to fix the Back 4 Blood crashing issue on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC:

B4B crashing fix for Xbox and PlayStation

  • Download the latest update
    • A new Back 4 Blood hotfix has “resolved a high-frequency crash” on Xbox consoles.
    • Future game patches will aim to improve stability on PlayStation hardware.
  • Delete and reinstall the game
    • Corrupted files can cause game errors — performing a fresh install should resolve this.
  • Check the console temperature
    • When a PlayStation or Xbox overheats it can automatically kill applications and/or shut down completely.

B4B crashing fix for PC

  • Install the latest driver updates
    • Download any new Nvidia or AMD GPU drivers to reduce the likelihood of crashing.
  • Download any available game updates
    • The latest B4B hotfix has “resolved lag and possible crashes caused by text entry” on PCs.
  • Close unnecessary background applications
    • Shutting down background apps helps to prevent run conflicts, which can cause games to crash.
  • Verify the integrity of the game files
    • Perform a check on the game files or delete and redownload Back 4 Blood to ensure that data corruption isn’t a potential cause.
  • Ensure the PC isn’t overheating
    • Computers can force close applications and/or power off completely if they get too hot.

Performing the above steps should stop Back 4 Blood crashing and also prevent black screen errors. If the black screening issue continues to be a problem on PC, try disabling any antivirus programs while playing the game.

For more on Back 4 Blood, find out how to fix voice chat. It’s also worth being aware of the fact that, controversially, B4B features voice chat data gathering. Sound like enough of a reason to play solo instead? Unfortunately, there are also some big downsides to solo play.

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