Permanent crash Vault 111 *Solved*

[ApocalypticAI]

*SOLUTION*
Credit to STATIC for solving this. Turning off weapon debris will fix this. Apperently the new 2000 series of Nvidia has a problem with this setting. Also works for most, if not all 3000 series.

So I have about 30-50 hours into the game on my previous pc without issue. However on my new pc Ii cannot even play the f-ing game since it keeps crashing at the same point over and over again. The exact spot is the bridge in sanctuary that leads to the hill where vault 111 is located (right after where the man dropped his suitcase). I run a clean installation without any mods or any corrupted or old files from another version. Heck, it is even a complete new PC. Obviously my specs are high enough (RTX 2070, 16gb DDR4 ram, Ryzen 7 etc.).

I searched the web but found no solution that would seem to help (except graphics settings in both game and nvidea control panel, but neither worked.)
Last nights update did not fix the problem either.

[jacko640]

well if you could run this game version on your old pc and it doesnt crash then something is wrong with the new build i think or?

[ApocalypticAI]

Originally posted by jacko640:

well if you could run this game version on your old pc and it doesnt crash then something is wrong with the new build i think or?

I think it is rather the difference between the versions of the game, rather then the pc. Unless the game doesn't support the new hardware.

[ApocalypticAI]

Originally posted by Platinum Angel:

I highly recommend you refund.

But apparently, there's an issue with the 20 series (including RTX 2070) and weapon debris that causes crashes, so you need to go to the advanced graphics settings (from the launcher) and disable it. If that doesn't work, then not sure what else it'd be.

I will try that and more graphical options. I really hope I do not have to refund, but I might have to. Thx for the reply

[ApocalypticAI]

Originally posted by Platinum Angel:

I highly recommend you refund.

But apparently, there's an issue with the 20 series (including RTX 2070) and weapon debris that causes crashes, so you need to go to the advanced graphics settings (from the launcher) and disable it. If that doesn't work, then not sure what else it'd be.

Man you are a lifesaver. I turned off weapon debris and the crash was gone. Thank you so much. I do not even mind it being off. it is a small difference. I am still confused why it would cause a crash on a good videocard or why on that point, but it doesn't matter. Thank you once again :D

[Red]

Can someone please sticky this or something? This issue needs serious attention. I and many have contacted the support in regards to this and nothing has been done yet. The issue has existed for almost a year and I contacted Bethesda 6 months ago.

I pretty much bought my 2080ti for this game and it really pisses me off that their game DOES NOT WORK, unless people have done necessary research to turn off effects that could be used on older cards just because Bethesda can't be bothered fixing it.

[nineCavalry]

write them a formal letter, stating that you can't spend your hard earned caps on the creation club because game won't run

[Cooked Chicken]

Originally posted by Platinum Angel:

I highly recommend you refund.

But apparently, there's an issue with the 20 series (including RTX 2070) and weapon debris that causes crashes, so you need to go to the advanced graphics settings (from the launcher) and disable it. If that doesn't work, then not sure what else it'd be.

This man deserves kudos

[Frog Bite]

I've spent hours trying to figure this out, thank you instantly fixed my problems

[Dat Feef]

Thanks for this; I was going mad trying to figure out what was causing the crash at that specific spot. Now I'm able to play the game again after almost 2 years and on my new rig.

[Bored Peon]

I ran into the crash in pre-war Sanctuary the other night. I had never had issues with it before out of the 5000 hours played.

This is what to do (in easiest order):
1. Ensure you have your FPS capped at 60 FPS, any higher the game gets unstable.
2. Turn your weapon debris settings off.
If you still have issues then:
3. (This was what worked for me) Abandon that new game and start another new one, something is corrupt in the scripting int he game you just created.

My second attempt ran fine after trying to get the first game working for an hour. Talking with a few other people we have come to the conclusion this is one of those bugs that can occur at random with any new game started. Another of those bugs being a tdetect script issue with molerats, bloodworms, etc. that causing game freezes and infinite load screens.

[Flux]

Originally posted by ƤŁȺᎢiƝՄM ȺƝGԐᏞ:

I highly recommend you refund.

But apparently, there's an issue with the 20 series (including RTX 2070) and weapon debris that causes crashes, so you need to go to the advanced graphics settings (from the launcher) and disable it. If that doesn't work, then not sure what else it'd be. [/quote]

This works

[Slackbladder]

Turning off weapon debris worked for me. That said, even with a 2080ti, an OC i5 8600k@4.8ghz and 32GBRAM@3200mhz this game will not run at a solid 60fps maxed and at 4K. And it's a 4 year old game.

[ApocalypticAI]

Originally posted by Slackbladder:

Turning off weapon debris worked for me. That said, even with a 2080ti, an OC i5 8600k@4.8ghz and 32GBRAM@3200mhz this game will not run at a solid 60fps maxed and at 4K. And it's a 4 year old game.

Well one reason for that, is that a lot of the newer games run DX12 which comes with the latest graphics cards which the older games do not support. The newer games run better on this then on DX11. Also games are getting optimized better and better these days. Just because a game is old, doesn't mean it will automaticly run smooth with new hardware. It is a fine balance. Plus the fact that fallout 4 was designed for console and not pc. But I am sure you can find some tips to help increase your fps. Also make sure Vsync and the 30fps cap are turned off if you haven;lt already ;)

[Warrenicus]

Originally posted by ƤŁȺᎢiƝՄM ȺƝGԐᏞ:

I highly recommend you refund.

But apparently, there's an issue with the 20 series (including RTX 2070) and weapon debris that causes crashes, so you need to go to the advanced graphics settings (from the launcher) and disable it. If that doesn't work, then not sure what else it'd be.

[Warrenicus]

Disabling it has just worked for me. Many thanks for the tip.