How to Fix the God of War Ragnarok Black Screen on PC

As a long-time fan of the God of War franchise who has been eagerly awaiting the release of Ragnarok on PC, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and frustration. The game looks stunning, and the narrative promises to be an epic conclusion to Kratos’ journey. However, the persistent black screen error is causing quite a headache for many of us.

With the release of God of War Ragnarok on PC and whispers of a Days Gone Remaster, long-time fans without a PlayStation 5 can dive into the action-adventure world. However, some players are encountering an issue: a blank screen in God of War Ragnarok, which is causing them to request refunds or postpone playing until the problem is resolved.

Potential Fixes for the Black Screen Error in God of War Ragnarok

If you’re experiencing an issue where God of War Ragnarok on your PC displays a black screen followed by a crash to the desktop, here are some possible solutions that might help you resolve the problem:

Restart the game, Steam, and/or your PC.
Close out of the game and launch it as an administrator.
- Right-click the .exe and select Properties.
- Choose Compatibility, then Run this Program as Administrator.
- Apply.
Update your OS/graphics drivers/game.
Ensure you meet the game’s minimum system requirements.
Verify the game’s files.
- Right-click the game in your Steam library.
- Select Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files.
- Let the check run and download any missing/corrupted files.
Close out of background applications.

Based on the hardware in your computer, the solution you’re considering might not pose any problems at all. For computers with limited capabilities, it could be possible that, when trying to run God of War Ragnarok, your system doesn’t have enough resources to manage background tasks alongside the game’s high-end graphics. It’s worth giving it a shot, though!

Related: What Are the God of War Ragnarok PC System Requirements? – Answered

What Causes a Black Screen Error?

Currently, God of War Ragnarok on Steam receives a ‘Mixed’ rating, due to numerous players encountering graphical issues, crashes, and screen blackouts that hinder many from fully experiencing the game. Sadly, the PC version appears quite buggy in general. It’s surprising given its smooth performance on PS5, making it a game plagued with bugs on personal computers.

The black screen issue encountered in God of War Ragnarok doesn’t have a definitive identified source yet, but we’re confident that the developers responsible for the game’s port will swiftly address and resolve the problem!

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