Can't launch Doom the Dark Ages due to Bugsplat Error? We have some ideas how to fix it

Doom the Dark Ages is here (at least for those who have bought the Premium Edition). Once again you can face hordes of demons as legendary Doom Slayer, this time in the medieval setting. Unfortunately, not everything works as intended. Players report problems like black screen, performance issues or crashes. Moreover, some people can also see Bugsplat Error just after launching the game. So, what to do with it?

• Common solutions for various problems and requirements to run Doom the Dark Ages
• How to fix Bugsplat Error in Doom the Dark Ages if you have an integrated graphics card

Common solutions for various problems and requirements to run Doom the Dark Ages

What's a game release without critical technical errors? Players report that Doom the Dark Ages won’t launch due to aforementioned Bugsplat Error. This issue seems to be connected to your PC hardware. Of course, first of all, you should try basic solutions like:

1. Updating drivers (clean installation preferred).
2. Verifying files.
3. Running the game as administrator (use the exe file in the game directory, not launcher).

If these won’t help, you should check the specifications of your PC and compare it with games’ minimum system requirements. They are quite high, so not everyone will be able to run the title. A perfect example is owners of graphic cards without ray tracing. Another important but easy to miss piece is a drive. You have to install Doom the Dark Ages on NVME SSD.

1. Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
2. Graphic card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super or AMD Radeon RX 6600
3. RAM: 16 GB
4. OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
5. Storage: 100 GB NVME SSD

If you have a PC that doesn't fulfill the above requirements, there is a chance that you will see a Bugsplat Error. In that case, all you can do is upgrade your computer.

How to fix Bugsplat Error in Doom the Dark Ages if you have an integrated graphics card

If you have better GPU than the one presented above and still see Bugsplat Error, then Doom: The Dark Ages may launch on an integrated graphics card. It’s a common problem. You must double check your settings and change them if necessary.

Windows 10/11

1. Open system Settings,
2. Choose System tab and click on Display menu,
3. Go to the Graphics tab,
4. Choose the application for which you want to change the GPU settings,
5. Change the default graphics card.

Nvidia

1. Open Nvidia Control Panel,
2. Choose Manage 3D Settings tab,
3. In Global Settings, change preferred graphics processor to “High-performance NVIDIA processor”
4. Save the changes.

Doom: The Dark Ages

May 15, 2025

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