How to Fix CODE VEIN II Crashing, Black Screen, Errors & Low FPS (2026 Guide)

You have waited years for CODE VEIN II, pre-loaded the files, and cleared your schedule to dive back into the world of Revenants. You click “Play,” and… nothing. Or worse, a cryptic “UE5-CodeVein2 Fatal Error” pops up. Launch day issues in a high-stakes Soulslike are frustrating, especially when your Blood Code is ready for action, but they are rarely unfixable.

Whether you are facing a black screen, random crashes to desktop (CTD), or “Out of Video Memory” errors during shader compilation, this guide covers the most effective solutions to get you back into the Jail.

Editor’s View: The “Day One” Curse

Check First: CODE VEIN II System Requirements

Method 1: Verify Game Files (Steam/Game Pass)

Corrupted installation files are the #1 cause of CODE VEIN II crashing on startup.

• Steam: Right-click CODE VEIN II > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files.
• Xbox App (Game Pass): Right-click the game > Manage > Files > Verify and Repair.

Method 2: Update Drivers & C++ Redistributables

UE5 games strictly require the latest software environments.

• Драйверы GPU: Update to the latest NVIDIA Game Ready or AMD Adrenalin drivers specifically optimized for CODE VEIN II.
• Visual C++ All-in-One: Reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (x86 and x64) to fix VCRUNTIME140.dll errors.

Method 3: Fix Black Screen & Overlay Issues

If you encounter a black screen on launch, overlays might be the culprit. Disable Steam Overlay, Discord Overlay, and any FPS counters to resolve conflicts.

Method 4: Stabilizing UE5 Shader Compilation (Intel CPU Fix)

If CODE VEIN II crashes at 0% or 100% during the initial “Compiling Shaders” screen:

Method 5: Solving Nanite & Virtual Shadow Map Crashes

The high-fidelity Nanite geometry in CODE VEIN II can sometimes overwhelm older GPU drivers or specific Windows 10 builds.

Method 6: Common Error Codes & Fixes (DLL / DX12)

• Error 0xc0000005: Add the game folder to your Antivirus/Windows Defender “Exclusions” list.
• “DX12 not supported”: Force DirectX 11 by adding -dx11 to your Steam Launch Options (Note: This may disable some new lighting effects in Jails).

Method 7: Fix Low FPS & Stuttering

If the game is running, but performance is poor, try disabling V-Sync and lowering Global Illumination settings to Medium.

How to Fix CODE VEIN II Stuck on Loading Screen (Mistle Sync)

If you are stuck on the Revenant loading icon or during a Mistle save point transition:

• Fix A: Clear your shader cache in AppData\Local\CodeVein2\Saved\Shaders.
• Fix B: Move the game to an SSD. Running CODE VEIN II on an HDD will cause asset-streaming timeouts in large open-world areas.

The Workaround: Skip Laggy Areas with XMODhub

If the game crashes during a specific, high-intensity boss fight or a “Jail” sequence, XMODhub can help:

• Спидхак: Slow down the game to 0.5x to prevent CPU spikes during heavy particle effect sequences (like Mistle explosions or Assimilation attacks).
• Auto-Backup: Use the Save Manager to ensure you don’t lose progress if the game crashes after a boss kill.

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Заключение

Launch day issues in a complex Unreal Engine 5 title like CODE VEIN II are painful, but they shouldn’t keep you from your destiny as a Revenant. By verifying your game files, stabilizing your CPU during the shader compilation phase, and ensuring your drivers are optimized for the latest Blood Code physics, you can resolve 95% of the “Crash on Startup” errors.

If CODE VEIN II continues to suffer from poor day-one optimization or specific memory leaks during intense boss fights, XMODhub is here to bridge the gap. Our suite of stability tools—including Game Speed adjustments and Auto-Save backups—ensures that even if the game’s code is rocky, your progress remains rock solid.

Don’t let technical bugs stop your hunt. Play smarter.