Solutions to Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Crashing

Why is my Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut not starting and crashing on my PC? This post will answer this question and offer reliable solutions to help players fix this crash & stutter error.

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut is a visually stunning and immersive game that has captivated players worldwide. However, some players have reported experiencing crash and stutter issues while playing, which can be frustrating and disrupt the gaming experience.

In this article, EaseUS will explore some common causes of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut crashing on launch and provide solutions for fixing them. 

How to Fix Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Crash & Not Launching on PC

1. Way 1. Check the System Requirements
2. Way 2. Verify Game Files Integrity
3. Way 3. Update Graphic Driver
4. Way 4. Change Launcher Options
5. Way 5. Disable FSR and Frame Generation of AMD GPU
6. Way 6. Disable Overlays
7. Way 7. Repair Corrupted System Files
8. Way 8. Delete Playstation PC SDK File
9. Way 9. Lower The Core Ratio & Disable Resolution Scaling
10. Way 10. Lower Your Graphic/Display Settings
11. Increase VRAM

Before trying the fixes below, restart your computer and run Ghost of Tsushima as an administrator. If this problem isn't solved, follow the comprehensive tutorial in this section:

Way 1. Check the System Requirements

To resolve the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut crashing and not launching issue, the first thing is to ensure your computer and device meet the minimum system requirements of this game. Below are the Ghost of Tsushima minimum and recommended system requirements for PCs:

If your PC storage space can't meet the minimum system requirements, you may want to learn how to optimize:

Way 2. Verify Game Files Integrity

Corrupted or missing game files will cause Ghost of Tsushima to crash on startup or not launch. Thus, players can verify the integrity of game files to fix the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut crashing issue:

Step 1. Launch Steam, then select the Library tab.

Step 2. Right-click on Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut and choose "Properties."

Step 3. Select the "Verify Integrity of Game Files" option under the Installed Files window.

This method also works when you meet errors like Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut black screen.

Way 3. Update Graphic Driver

When your GPU (Graphic Processor Unit) is outdated, you may encounter game-crashing problems. In this case, you need to check and ensure your graphic drivers are updated to the latest version, which can enhance the PC's gaming performance. Here are three ways to do it:

Option 1. Visit the Manufacturer's Website and Download the Latest GPU

• AMD
• Intel
• NVIDIA

Option 2. Reliable Graphic Driver Manager

EaseUS DriverHandy allows players to detect and update to the latest drivers automatically:

Step 1. Install and launch EaseUS DriverHandy and press the "Scan" button.

Step 2. Locate the outdated graphic drivers and choose "Update."

This way can also work on another topic issue:

Option 3. Windows Device Manager

Here is how you can update the graphic drivers to solve the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut crashing on launch:

Step 1. Press the Windows + X keys and click "Device Manager."

Step 2. Click "Display adapter" > "Update driver" to continue.

Way 4. Change Launcher Options

Then, you can try different launcher options if you are bothered by the Ghost of Tsushima crash and freeze problem:

Step 1. Launch Steam, then select the Library tab.

Step 2. Select Properties from the menu by right-clicking Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT, then click Launch Options.

Step 3. Try starting the game after entering -dx12. Enter –dx11 and start the game if it crashes even after that. Enter -windowed and start the game if it crashes even after that.

If you can't find the launcher options or it's missing, show them as follows:

• Right-click the game in Steam and choose "Properties."
• In the Launcher option box under the General tab, type //launcher and restart Steam.

Way 5. Disable FSR and Frame Generation of AMD GPU

If your AMD GPU crashes constantly, ensure that Frame Generation and FSR are turned off or disabled. Or if you are using FSR and this game still crashes, you can try XeSS upscaling and Lossless Scaling for frame generation.

Don't forget to share this tutorial with people who are ready to jump into this charming game but get into trouble:

Way 6. Disable Overlays

When the game crashes on your PC, you can disable overlays. Follow these steps to remove the crashing problem of the Ghost of Tsushima:

Step 1. Launch Steam, then select the Library tab.

Step 2. Select Properties with a right-click on Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

Step 3. While in-game, locate Enable the Steam Overlay and select Disable.

Way 7. Repair Corrupted System Files

Sometimes, corrupted or missing system files could cause severe malfunction, including issues with the game not launching. EaseUS Partition Master Professional can help you find the problem and repair your corrupted system files with a few clicks:

Step 1. Open EaseUS Partition Master on your computer. Then, locate the disk, right-click the partition you want to check, and choose "Advanced" > "Check File System".

Step 2. In the Check File System window, keep the "Try to fix errors if found" option selected and click "Start".

Step 3. The software will begin checking your partition file system on your disk. When it completes, click "Finish".

This tool is also helpful in the following scenarios:

Way 8. Delete Playstation PC SDK File

If you get a black screen and the Sony window sends a crash message when launching Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, you should remove the PsPcSdkRuntimeInstaller:

Step 1. Navigate to Windows "Settings" > "Installed Apps."

Step 2. Find and uninstall Playstation PC SDK.

Note: If you don't find the Playstation PC SDK file in the uninstall apps, find PsPcSdkRuntimeInstaller in the game folder. Launch it and restart your computer. Then, you will see PlayStation PC SDK in the "Installed Apps." 

Way 9. Lower The Core Ratio & Disable Resolution Scaling

Players should lower the Core ratio under BIOS settings, especially when their CPUs are from the 13th or 14th generation. Resolution scaling may cause your graphics processor to operate at a different setting than what is specified on your PC.

Therefore, to prevent repeated startup problems, you can manually turn off AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution and resolution scaling.

If the solutions above can't fix the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut crashing issue, you can wait for the official hotfix of Sucker Punch. Generally, developers can address small bugs and crash with a 72-hour hotfix release. 

Way 10. Lower Your Graphic/Display Settings

If your Ghost of Tsushima crashes randomly and you get an error message saying you have used too much VRAM, it's recommended that you adjust your graphic and display settings from high to medium-low.

Way 11. Increase VRAM

Open your GPU settings and change the VRAM to 6GB as the picture below:

Conclusion

In conclusion, experiencing crashes and issues with Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut on PC can be frustrating, but several potential solutions exist. By troubleshooting common issues such as outdated game files, hardware compatibility problems, overheating, third-party software conflicts, and graphics driver issues, players can hopefully resolve the crashing and launching problems they face. If these solutions do not work, seeking help from the game developer or platform support may be necessary to diagnose further and fix the issue. 

FAQs on How to Fix Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Crashing

Check the following methods to learn more valuable details about Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut crash, not launch, freeze, and stutter problems.

1. How can I fix the Ghost of Tsushima AMD GPU crashing?

If you encounter an AMD GPU crashing problem while playing Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, ensure FSR and Frame Generation are disabled or turned off.

2. Can Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut run on a low-end PC?

You should be good as long as your processor supports multithreading and has six cores. A slight improvement is shown by AMD chips equipped with 3D V-cache, but only when the resolution is low. Even then, the increase is limited to the lowest 1% of numbers.

3. Why is Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut crashing?

Below are some causes:

• Corrupted game files
• Hardware compatibility issues
• Overheating issues
• Third-party software conflicts
• Outdated Graphics driver