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Avowed Errors

Avowed runs on Unreal Engine 5, so its main error is the 'UE-Alabama game has crashed – Fatal Error' rather than numeric codes. Ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency are common crash triggers, and DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED means the GPU dropped the DirectX device. Here's what each common error means and the fastest fix.

Error codes

'UE-Alabama game has crashed' (Fatal Error) Unreal Engine 5 hit a fatal error and closed the game

Cause: Enabling ray tracing stresses the GPU and triggers this crash; also outdated drivers or corrupted files.

Fix:
  1. Add the launch option '-noraytracing' (Steam: Properties -> General -> Launch Options) to disable ray tracing.
  2. Update your GPU driver with a clean install.
  3. Verify the game files to replace corrupted data.
DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED / GPU crashed / D3D device removed The GPU dropped the DirectX device mid-render

Cause: A driver fault, unstable overclock, or an overloaded GPU feature.

Fix:
  1. Do a clean GPU-driver install (DDU) and remove any overclock.
  2. Force DirectX 11 by adding '-dx11' to the launch options.
  3. Lower graphics settings and disable frame generation.
LowLevelFatalError UE5's generic unrecoverable crash

Cause: Corrupted files, missing runtimes, or a driver mismatch.

Fix:
  1. Verify game files and install the latest Visual C++ Redistributables and DirectX runtime.
  2. Update your GPU driver and clear the DirectX Shader Cache.
  3. Disable overlays and antivirus interference.
Crash tied to NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency The game crashes with Reflex enabled

Cause: NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency was reported as a main culprit for Avowed crashes.

Fix:
  1. Turn off NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency in Settings -> Graphics.
  2. Update to the latest GPU driver.
  3. Combine with '-noraytracing' if crashes persist.

Fixes that work for most Avowed (PC, Xbox Series X|S) errors

  1. Verify/repair the game files (Steam: Properties -> Installed Files -> Verify integrity; Epic/other launchers: repair) — this replaces corrupted files behind most crashes and fatal errors.
  2. Update your GPU driver with a clean install (use DDU), and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (x86 and x64) plus the DirectX End-User Runtime — missing runtimes and stale drivers cause most launch crashes.
  3. Clear the DirectX Shader Cache (Windows Settings -> System -> Storage -> Temporary files, or Disk Cleanup) and delete the game's local shader/cache folder in AppData\Local, then relaunch.
  4. Disable overlays (Steam, Discord, GeForce Experience, Epic, Ubisoft Connect) and any third-party antivirus/VPN, and add the game to your firewall exceptions.
  5. Check the game's official server status before assuming a local problem — many named connection errors are a maintenance window or outage and clear on their own.

FAQ

How do I fix the 'UE-Alabama game has crashed' Fatal Error in Avowed?

Enabling ray tracing stresses the GPU and triggers this Unreal Engine fatal error. Add the launch option '-noraytracing' in Steam (Properties -> General -> Launch Options) to disable ray tracing, update your GPU driver with a clean install, and verify the game files. If it persists, force DirectX 11 with '-dx11' and turn off NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency.

Why does Avowed crash with NVIDIA Reflex enabled?

NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency was reported as a main culprit for Avowed crashes. Turn it off in Settings -> Graphics, update to the latest GPU driver, and if crashes continue add '-noraytracing' to the launch options to disable the ray tracing that also stresses the GPU.

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