game crashing on startup with unknown error ffffff

[warzoneplayer965]

i have recently purchased the game and it is crashing as soon as rockstar logo appears with unknown error ffffff. i have changed vulkan to dx12 but it didn't work. I even re-installed the whole game again. can someone plz help me because i want to play this masterpiece.

[Chrisis_goes.Mayhem[TKP]]

Maybe try changing the audio settings from headphones to speakers. I have heard that there were problems with the PC port

[Bandy]

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1174180/discussions/0/601892743592027315/

You have mods installed? Ones using the Script Hook? Then see: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1174180/discussions/0/601892508614568205/

[astoff]

need help to open rdr2

[Dynasource]

https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/18238320138771/Red-Dead-Redemption-2-Error-Code-FFFFFFFF

[Dynasource]

1. System requirements
-> Check it, recommend


Requires 64-bit processor and operating system

Operating system: Windows 10 - 64-bit

Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

Memory: 12GB RAM

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB

Network: Broadband internet connection

Storage: 150 GB available storage space

Sound card: Direct X Compatible


2. Hold your system up to date. Drivers and OS
-> Check for updates

3. Set API from Vulkan to DX12, most system specs have proms with Vulkan.
-> Can be found in the settings under graphic, advanced or in system.xml

...Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Settings

Open system.xml with notepad
Change following string <API>kSettingAPI_Vulkan</API>
into <API>kSettingAPI_DX12</API>


4. Set the audio format of your audio output device lower as 32 Bit recommend 16 Bit, settings of your OS. It prevents endless loading screens and audio issues