{"id":15382,"date":"2026-02-27T03:18:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/?p=15382"},"modified":"2026-02-27T03:18:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:18:56","slug":"never-grave-the-witch-and-the-curse-crash-fix-errors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/xmod-blog\/never-grave-the-witch-and-the-curse-crash-fix-errors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse Crashing, Black Screen &#038; Low FPS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #e5e7eb; background-color: #0b0f19; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #243043;\">\n<section style=\"background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #1f1147, #0b0f19); border: 1px solid #4c1d95; border-radius: 8px; padding: 25px; margin-bottom: 35px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; color: #c4b5fd; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; border-bottom: 1px solid #4c1d95; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Editor&#8217;s View: The &#8220;Day One&#8221; Curse<\/h2>\n<div style=\"font-style: italic; color: #ddd6fe; margin-bottom: 15px;\">&#8220;I remember trying to launch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/palworld-trainers?cid=100159\"><strong>Palworld<\/strong><\/a> on release day\u2014the same developers&#8217; other major hit\u2014and it crashed every time the logo appeared.<\/p>\n<p>Before you give up on <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2395770\/Never_Grave_The_Witch_and_The_Curse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Never Grave<\/strong><\/a>, realize that 90% of these crashes in Unity games are caused by three simple things: corrupted cloud saves, missing C++ libraries, or overlay conflicts. I&#8217;ve tested these methods on my own rig (RTX 4070 \/ Win 11), and Method 4 was what finally stopped the &#8216;Access Violation&#8217; error for my 4-player co-op session.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: right; color: #9ca3af; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.95rem;\">\u2014 Catherine Hu, Content Lead at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/?cid=100159\"><strong>XMODhub<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">You have waited for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/never-grave-the-witch-and-the-curse-trainers?cid=100159\"><strong>Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse<\/strong><\/a>, ready to possess monsters and rebuild your cursed village. You click &#8220;Play,&#8221; and&#8230; nothing. Or worse, a cryptic Unity &#8220;Fatal Error&#8221; pops up. Launch day issues in an indie Metroidvania are frustrating, but they are rarely unfixable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\">Whether you are facing a black screen, random crashes to desktop (CTD) during the possession animation, missing DLL files, or unplayable frame rates in the village hub, this guide covers the most effective solutions to get you back into the dungeon.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #9ca3af; margin-bottom: 40px; font-style: italic;\">You may also like:<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\" data-default-linespacing=\"100\"><a class=\"ql-link ql-author-96718991\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/xmod-blog\/never-grave-the-witch-and-the-curse-cheat-engine-vs-trainer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse Cheat Engine Table vs. XMODhub Trainer: Best Free Alternative (2026<\/a><\/h2>\n<nav style=\"background-color: #111827; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 40px; border: 1px solid #243043;\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; column-count: 2; column-gap: 20px; margin: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a style=\"color: #60a5fa; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#sys-req\">Check First: System Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a style=\"color: #60a5fa; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#method-1\">Method 1: Verify Game Files<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a style=\"color: #60a5fa; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#method-2\">Method 2: Update Drivers &amp; C++<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a style=\"color: #60a5fa; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#method-3\">Method 3: Fix Black Screen<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a style=\"color: #60a5fa; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#method-4\">Method 4: Common Error Codes<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a style=\"color: #60a5fa; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#method-5\">Method 5: Fix Low FPS<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a style=\"color: #60a5fa; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#workaround\">The Workaround: XMODhub<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a style=\"color: #60a5fa; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a style=\"color: #60a5fa; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<h2 id=\"sys-req\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #60a5fa; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Check First: Never Grave System Requirements<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Trying to run Never Grave on integrated graphics or below-minimum specs is the primary cause of &#8220;silent crashes&#8221; where the game closes without an error message.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #111827; border: 1px solid #243043;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #1e1b4b;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #c4b5fd;\">Component<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #c4b5fd;\">Minimum Requirements<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #c4b5fd;\">Recommended Specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; font-weight: bold; color: #e5e7eb;\">OS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #d1d5db;\">Windows 10 (64-bit)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #d1d5db;\">Windows 11 (64-bit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0b0f19;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; font-weight: bold; color: #e5e7eb;\">CPU<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #d1d5db;\">Intel Core i5-3570K<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #d1d5db;\">Intel Core i7-7700K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; font-weight: bold; color: #e5e7eb;\">RAM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #d1d5db;\">8 GB RAM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #d1d5db;\">16 GB RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0b0f19;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; font-weight: bold; color: #e5e7eb;\">GPU<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #d1d5db;\">NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #6ee7b7; font-weight: bold;\">NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; font-weight: bold; color: #e5e7eb;\">Storage<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #d1d5db;\">15 GB SSD<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #243043; color: #6ee7b7; font-weight: bold;\">15 GB NVMe SSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"method-1\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #60a5fa; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Method 1: Verify Game Files (Steam\/Epic)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Corrupted installation files often happen during slow downloads, leading to Never Grave crashing on startup.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #111827; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 40px; border: 1px solid #243043;\"><strong style=\"color: #c4b5fd; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;\">For Steam Users:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"color: #d1d5db; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Right-click Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse in your Library.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Select <strong>Properties &gt; Installed Files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>&#8220;Verify integrity of game files&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"method-2\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #60a5fa; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Method 2: Update Drivers &amp; Visual C++ Redistributables<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Unity-based games require updated C++ environments to handle complex AI scripts.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #d1d5db; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"><strong style=\"color: #c4b5fd;\">GPU Drivers:<\/strong> Update your NVIDIA or AMD drivers. Never Grave specifically benefits from the latest Vulkan and DX11 optimizations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"><strong style=\"color: #c4b5fd;\">Visual C++ All-in-One:<\/strong> If you get <code>MSVCP140.dll<\/code> missing errors, reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (both x86 and x64 versions).<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #c4b5fd;\">DirectX:<\/strong> Ensure your DirectX is updated via Windows Update to prevent &#8220;D3D Device Lost&#8221; errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"method-3\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #60a5fa; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Method 3: Fix Black Screen &amp; Resolution Overrides<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">If you hear the village music but see a black screen, the game is likely struggling with your monitor&#8217;s native resolution or Unity&#8217;s fullscreen mode.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #1f1147; padding: 20px; border-radius: 6px; border-left: 4px solid #a78bfa; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<ul style=\"color: #d1d5db; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disable Fullscreen Optimizations:<\/strong> Right-click the game&#8217;s <code>.exe<\/code> file &gt; Properties &gt; Compatibility &gt; Check &#8220;Disable fullscreen optimizations&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Clear Local Cache:<\/strong> Navigate to <code>AppData\\LocalLow\\Frontside180\\NeverGrave<\/code> and delete the <strong>Settings<\/strong> folder to reset your graphics configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"method-4\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #60a5fa; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Method 4: Common Error Codes &amp; Fixes (Unity \/ 0xc0000005)<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #2a0b12; border: 1px solid #7f1d1d; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: #fca5a5; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">Error 0xc0000005 (Access Violation):<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #d1d5db;\">This is usually caused by your antivirus blocking the game&#8217;s memory injection. Whitelist the Never Grave folder in Windows Defender.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #111827; border: 1px solid #243043; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: #c4b5fd; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">UnityPlayer.dll Crash:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #d1d5db;\">This often points to a conflict with overlays. Turn off Steam Overlay, Discord Overlay, and NVIDIA ShadowPlay.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #111827; border: 1px solid #243043; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: #c4b5fd; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">&#8220;Out of Video Memory&#8221;:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #d1d5db;\">Even with modest requirements, 4-player co-op can spike VRAM. Lower your &#8220;Effect Quality&#8221; in the settings menu.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"method-5\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #60a5fa; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Method 5: Fix Low FPS &amp; Co-op Stuttering<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Is Never Grave running like a slideshow during boss fights?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #d1d5db; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"><strong style=\"color: #c4b5fd;\">Lower Global Illumination:<\/strong> This setting is the biggest FPS killer in the game&#8217;s village hub.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"><strong style=\"color: #c4b5fd;\">Set High Priority:<\/strong> Open Task Manager &gt; Details &gt; Right-click <code>NeverGrave.exe<\/code> &gt; Set Priority &gt; High.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #c4b5fd;\">Co-op Sync:<\/strong> If stuttering only happens in multiplayer, ensure the host has the most stable internet connection, as Unity&#8217;s networking can cause &#8220;rubber-banding&#8221; crashes if the host lags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"workaround\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #60a5fa; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">The Workaround: Bypass Laggy Areas with XMODhub<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Sometimes, Never Grave crashes because of unoptimized code in specific late-game biomes. XMODhub offers unique tools to bridge this gap:<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #111827; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #243043; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong style=\"color: #60a5fa; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">Speedhack:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #d1d5db;\">Use the trainer to slow down the game (0.5x speed) during intense boss sequences to prevent CPU spikes and crashes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #60a5fa; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">Save Manager:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #d1d5db;\">Automatically backup your village save before entering a difficult boss trial, so you never lose progress to a random crash.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e5e7eb; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">How to Get Started with XMODhub<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #111827; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #243043; display: flex; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"background-color: #1d4ed8; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; margin-right: 15px;\">1<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Download &amp; Install:<\/strong> Get the latest version from the official XMODhub site.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/XMOD-APP.png\" alt=\"XMOD APP\" width=\"698\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/XMOD-APP.png 1388w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/XMOD-APP-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/XMOD-APP-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/XMOD-APP-768x437.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #111827; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #243043; display: flex; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"background-color: #1d4ed8; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; margin-right: 15px;\">2<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Auto-Detect:<\/strong> Launch the app; it will find Never Grave in seconds.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Witch-and-The-Curse.webp\" alt=\"The Witch and The Curse\" width=\"418\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Witch-and-The-Curse.webp 418w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Witch-and-The-Curse-300x83.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Witch-and-The-Curse-18x5.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #111827; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #243043; display: flex; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"background-color: #1d4ed8; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; margin-right: 15px;\">3<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Select Your Tools:<\/strong> Enable the Save Manager to secure your village progress.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #111827; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #243043; display: flex; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"background-color: #1d4ed8; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; margin-right: 15px;\">4<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Launch &amp; Play:<\/strong> Start the game directly from XMODhub for a smoother experience.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Witch-and-The-Curse-mods.webp\" alt=\"The Witch and The Curse mods\" width=\"1278\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Witch-and-The-Curse-mods.webp 1278w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Witch-and-The-Curse-mods-300x134.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Witch-and-The-Curse-mods-1024x456.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Witch-and-The-Curse-mods-768x342.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Witch-and-The-Curse-mods-18x8.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1278px) 100vw, 1278px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">XMOD will provide full trainer support upon the game&#8217;s official release, ensuring compatibility and stability from day one.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #60a5fa; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #c4b5fd; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Q: Does Never Grave support Windows 10?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #9ca3af; margin: 0;\">Yes, but ensure you are on version 22H2. Older builds lack the necessary Unity runtime support for newer indie releases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #c4b5fd; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Q: Will reinstalling fix the crash?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #9ca3af; margin: 0;\">Try &#8220;Verifying Integrity&#8221; (Method 1) first. It\u2019s faster and fixes 95% of startup issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #60a5fa; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Launch issues are painful, but they are temporary. By verifying your files and updating your Unity-essential libraries, you should be able to fix the Never Grave crash on startup error.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">If the game is still suffering from poor optimization, XMODhub can help. 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