Cyberpunk 2077: CD Projekt Red admits that Patch 1.5 causes crashes at launch on PC

Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.5 has brought plenty of new features to console versions of the game, as we have discussed separately. However, the update has not gone down well with PC gamers, some of whom complain that Patch 1.5 causes the game to crash at launch. While crashes are nothing new for Cyberpunk 2077, failing to even load the game is a poor showing.

According to CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 itself is not necessarily the cause of the crashes. Instead, the company blames certain audio drivers. Writing on a forum post, the company describes the issue as follows:

The company also directs people to an article covering all manner of Cyberpunk 2077 crashes on PC. Unfortunately, none of the solutions offered relate to audio drivers. By contrast, CD Projekt Red suggests people check their graphics drivers, verify the integrity of their game files and disable all 'unnecessary apps'. Additionally, CD Projekt Red warns against running Cyberpunk 2077 on overclocked or underclocked hardware.

Incidentally, the company is also investigating the disc version not launching on PlayStation 4 after installing Patch 1.5. Also, CD Projekt Red adds that it is investigating the possibility of introducing transferring trophies between PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 and raising the FPS cap on Xbox Series S. Currently, CD Projekt Red caps Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p and 30 FPS on the Xbox Series S.

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