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Fix crashing that happens when joining server or after playing for some time due to errors with UnityPlayer.dll in 7 Days to Die.
The Issue
I had an issue where my client would crash after an hour or so of playing or sometimes a few seconds after joining a server.
I checked the Windows Event Viewer and error logs and found the issue was related to UnityPlayer.dll.
How to Fix
Uninstall Old Visual C++ Redistributables
The solution for me was to uninstall all old Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages and reinstall a fresh copy of the latest supported versions.
I uninstalled every single one of these:
These redist packages grow over time if you play a lot of indie titles, especially Unity games.
You may have fewer or more redist packages installed than I did. In any case, remove them all.
Reinstall a Fresh Copy of Latest Redist Downloads
You can find the latest supported VC++ redist downloads from Microsoft here:
Make sure you pick the right type for your system (likely x64 if you have a modern CPU).
I only needed to install the first one (Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022) and then 7DTD ran like a dream. Better performance, and no more crashes even after several hours of play!
Conclusion
I play a lot of indie games, many of them built with Unity, and having several dependencies installed must have caused a conflict somewhere. If you are having similar issues and have tried everything else, give this a shot!
I hope it works for you so you can get back to killin’ zombz.
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