Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus keeps crashing on start. How do I fix this?

I understand. Thanks for sharing the information.

Try to reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ programs. Download a fresh copy of Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime from here and then install it:

https://docs.microsoft.com/cpp/windows/latest-s...

Make sure you download the correct version of it (x86 or x64). Restart your computer after the installation.

Also, please download and install the .NET Framework Runtime :

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=2085155

Also restart your computer after the installation.

The last recommended download is the DirectX Runtime:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/detail...

Restart your computer and try to run the game again.

Hello, . Thanks for reaching out! My name is Lucas, and I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user just like you. I'll be happy to assist you today.

This can be caused by a driver conflict, by low PC specs or not having the right runtime tools to run the game.

Have you changed your CPU, GPU or motherboard and installed a driver without uninstalling the old one?

Also, does your PC have the recommended hardware to run Wolfenstein 2?

I install all the latest drivers whenever possible.

My specs are an i7-10700F, 16GB of DDR4 ram and an RTX 3070.

It was running fine for a few days when it suddenly stopped working.

Thanks, Ill try this now and let you know how it goes.

I install all the latest drivers whenever possible.

My specs are an i7-10700F, 16GB of DDR4 ram and an RTX 3070.

It was running fine for a few days when it suddenly stopped working.

Nice system there.

The 'VK_ERROR_DEVICE_LOST' error is an issue with the Vulkan graphics API. Even though you say your graphics drivers are the latest, I suggest you remove them completely with DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller)

1. Download the latest NVIDIA Driver and place it somewhere (do not install it yet).
   
2. Download and run DDU. Choose 'Clean and Restart'
   
3. When the PC reboots into Windows, install the driver you downloaded in the first step.
   
4. Run the game again.
   

Hello, AidenR2. Thanks for reaching out! My name is Lucas, and I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user just like you. I'll be happy to assist you today.

This can be caused by a driver conflict, by low PC specs or not having the right runtime tools to run the game.

Have you changed your CPU, GPU or motherboard and installed a driver without uninstalling the old one?

Also, does your PC have the recommended hardware to run Wolfenstein 2?