How to Fix Dishonored 2 Crashing After Update

This guide will show you how to fix the crashing problems that have been appearing since the last update of Dishonored 2.

Solution 1: Verifying Games Files

First, check your game files to make sure everything is okay. Here’s what you do:

1. Start up your Steam client.
2. Go to the Library section using the menu.
3. Right-click on Dishonored 2, and choose Properties.
4. Inside the game properties, go to the Local Files tab.
5. Click on verify integrity of game files.

Solution 2: Running As Administrator

Let’s go through the process step by step:

1. Start Steam and go to your Library.
2. Right-click on Dishonored 2.
3. Select the Installed Files tab and click on browse.
4. Locate the game executable, right-click, and choose Properties.
5. Click on the Compatibility tab.
6. Check the box that says “Run this program as an administrator” and save the changes.

Solution 3: Creating a New Save

If you’re dealing with crashes, it might be due to a problematic save. Take these steps:

1. Return to the main menu.
2. Select Campaign.
3. Opt for New Game.
4. Choose the second slot and start a new game there.

Solution 4: Lowering Graphics

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Pause your game and go to the Options section.
2. Navigate to Visuals and go into the Quality Settings tab.
3. Adjust all settings to low.

Solution 5: Compatibility Mode

Let’s go through the steps one by one:

1. Open your Library and right-click on Dishonored 2.
2. Choose Properties and go to Installed Files.
3. Click on Browse at the top.
4. Locate the Dishonored 2 executable, right-click on it.
5. Select Properties and go to the Compatibility tab.
6. Check the box that says “Run this program in compatibility mode for,” choose Windows 7, and click apply.