Deltarune stuttering and crashing on PC: Possible fixes and reasons

Deltarune is a story rich RPG title (Image via tobyfox)
Deltarune is a story rich RPG title (Image via tobyfox)

Chapter 3 and 4 of Deltarune are finally available to play. PC users can get Deltarune (which is a bundle of Chapter 1-4) via Steam. While the game does not really require a very demanding PC, there still are some people who are experiencing dips in performance while playing Deltarune.

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Mentioned below are some reasons as to why you might be facing these issues on PC alongside a few potential fixes to solve them.

Note: The fixes mentioned here are workarounds and are not guaranteed to work in every case. However, they are worth trying until tobyfox rolls out official patches.


Potential solutions for performance issues with Deltarune on PC

1) Update your GPU drivers

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Updating your GPU drivers can often help you fix performance issues (Image via tobyfox)
Updating your GPU drivers can often help you fix performance issues (Image via tobyfox)

Having outdated GPU drivers with even the best graphics card available in the market can lead to incompatibility issues, which in turn can lead to dips in performance, such as stuttering and crashing. These can be fixed by following these steps:

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Nvidia users

If you own an Nvidia graphics card, check for updates using these steps:

  • Open the Nvidia App.
  • You will find the Drivers on the left side of the screen. Click to check for new available drivers for your GPU.
  • If there are new drivers available, click on Download.
  • Once complete, install the drivers by hitting Express Installation.

AMD users

If you own an AMD graphics card, follow these steps:

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  • Download and open the AMD Adrenalin Edition app. It will auto-detect any pending driver updates.
  • If you have a driver update pending, click on Download Now.
  • Once complete, the driver will begin to install automatically.

2) Run the game as an administrator

Running the game as an administrator can help you solve performance issues while playing Deltarune. This will simply ensure that you have enough resources allocated to the game for it to function properly. This can be done by:

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  • Right-click on Deltarune.exe.
  • Select Properties.
  • Under the Compatibility tab, select Run the program as an administrator.
  • Now, choose Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows 8.

3) Verify your game files

More often than not, game files can get corrupted or damaged while downloading a title. This can be checked and fixed by using Steam's built-in option. Follow these steps:

  • Launch Steam on your PC.
  • Open your Game Library.
  • Right-click on the game and open Properties.
  • Go to the Installed Files tab.
  • Select Verify Integrity of Game Files and let Steam analyze everything.
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Also Read: 5 tips to keep in mind before starting Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4


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Edited by Ritoban "Veloxi" Paul
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