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Star Wars Outlaws Errors

Star Wars Outlaws (Ubisoft Connect) rarely throws a numeric code — its PC issues are crashes and won't-launch failures, most notoriously tied to the Windows 11 24H2 update, Frame Generation, and cloud-save sync. Here's what each common problem means and the fastest fix.

Error codes

Constant crashing after Windows 11 24H2 The game crashes repeatedly or on launch after a Windows update

Cause: The Windows 11 24H2 update introduced incompatibilities that crash Star Wars Outlaws.

Fix:
  1. Roll back the OS to 23H2: Windows Settings -> System -> Recovery -> Go Back (available for a limited window after updating).
  2. Update to the latest game patch and GPU driver, which have added 24H2 fixes over time.
  3. Verify the game files in Ubisoft Connect (Properties -> Verify files -> Repair).
Crash tied to Frame Generation The game crashes during play with frame generation enabled

Cause: Frame Generation is unstable on some GPU/driver combinations.

Fix:
  1. Open Settings -> Video and switch Frame Generation Off.
  2. Update your GPU driver with a clean install (DDU).
  3. Cap the frame rate and lower graphics settings.
Won't launch / crash at startup Nothing happens or the game closes before the menu

Cause: Background apps (VPN, proxy, screen recorders), overclocks, or a second monitor interfering.

Fix:
  1. Close VPN, proxy and screen-recording software before launching.
  2. Revert any GPU/CPU/RAM overclock to default clocks.
  3. Unplug a second monitor and launch again.
Crash on cloud save sync The game crashes around loading or saving progress

Cause: Cloud save synchronization conflicting with local data.

Fix:
  1. Ubisoft Connect -> Settings -> General -> uncheck 'Enable cloud save synchronization for supported games'.
  2. Verify/repair the game files afterward.
  3. Free up disk space and run the launcher as administrator.

Fixes that work for most Star Wars Outlaws (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S) errors

  1. Verify/repair the game files (Steam: Properties -> Installed Files -> Verify integrity; EA app/Epic/Ubisoft: Manage -> 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, EA, Epic) and any third-party antivirus/VPN, and add the game to your firewall and antivirus exceptions.
  5. Check the game's official server/status channels before assuming a local problem — many named connection errors are a maintenance window or outage and clear on their own.

FAQ

Why does Star Wars Outlaws keep crashing on PC?

The most common cause in 2025-2026 is the Windows 11 24H2 update, which introduced incompatibilities. If you crash after updating Windows, roll back to 23H2 via Settings -> System -> Recovery -> Go Back. Also disable Frame Generation in Settings -> Video, close any VPN/proxy/screen-recording apps, revert GPU/CPU overclocks, and verify the game files in Ubisoft Connect.

How do I stop Star Wars Outlaws crashing on cloud save?

Cloud save synchronization can conflict with local data and crash the game. In Ubisoft Connect go to Settings -> General and uncheck 'Enable cloud save synchronization for supported games', then verify/repair the game files. Running the launcher as administrator and freeing up disk space also helps.

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