Fixing Startup bugsplat crashes

# Space Marine: Crash & Performance Fix Guide

Having trouble with Space Marine crashing on startup or running poorly? This guide offers solutions to common issues, including:

- Quick fixes for compatibility and file integrity
- How to limit the game to 8 CPU cores for better stability
- Step-by-step instructions for both temporary and permanent fixes

Whether you're a tech novice or pro, follow these steps to get your Space Marine campaign back on track. No more crashes, just more purging!

Space Marine: Fixing Startup BugSplat Crashes and Performance Issues

Space Marine: Fixing Startup BugSplat Crashes and Performance Issues

Suggested Method to Fix BugSplat

Download

• Download https://github.com/adrian-lebioda/SpaceMarineCoreFix/releases from releases.

Installation

1. Download and install x86 Visual Studio 2022 Redistributable[aka.ms]
   
2. Copy

   DINPUT8.dll

   to the install directory of Space Marine (next to

   SpaceMarine.exe

   )
3. Launch game

Limitations

• This will work only for standard Windows installation in

  C:\Windows

  path.
  
• Tested only on 64-bit Windows although in theory it should work on 32-bit too
  
• Tested only with Space Marine Anniversary Edition from Steam

Quick Fixes

1. Compatibility Mode
   
   • Right-click

     SpaceMarine.exe

   • Properties > Compatibility > Run in Windows 7 mode
     
   
   
2. Verify Game Files
   
   • In Steam: Right-click game > Properties > Local Files
     
   • Click "Verify integrity of game files"
     

Advanced Fix: Limit CPU Cores

Temporary Method (Using MSConfig)

1. Press Win + R, type

   msconfig

   , hit Enter
   
2. Go to "Boot" tab > "Advanced options"
   
3. Check "Number of processors" and select 8
   
4. Click OK and restart your PC

Note: Revert changes after playing:

• Uncheck "Number of processors"
  
• Restart your PC

Permanent Method (Windows 10/11)

Setup

1. Download Windows ADK[docs.microsoft.com]
   
2. Install only "Compatibility Administrator"

Creating the Fix

1. Open "Compatibility Administrator (32-bit)" from Start Menu > Windows Kits
   
2. Select "New Database" under custom databases
   
3. Database menu > Create New > Application Fix
   
4. Enter full path to

   SpaceMarine.exe

   and name it
   
5. Skip compatibility mode options
   
6. In "Compatibility Fixes", select

   ProcessorCountLieForHybridCPU

7. Click "Parameters", enter

   8

   , click OK
   
8. Save database (Database menu > Save)
   
9. File > Install

Now the 8-core limit will apply automatically when launching the game.

[catsarepoetry]

Is there a step missing from this? What's "DINPUT8.dll? Why doesn't the game just work?

[Skaner]

eh worked thanks

[wctruong]

After adding the .dll file I got past the initial bugsplat error and I can launch the game. But it crashes when I start the campaign mode. I looked in my video options and I noticed that aspect is "NaN:NaN" and resolution is "0x0". I'm unable to change the values and I think this is the culprit to the crash I'm currently experiencing. Did anyone else get the same issue and have a resolution to recommend?

[Throughput]

For Windows 11 24h2 the github dll option will not work.

[MysticCyber]

3/10/2025

This works for me! Thanks!✔️😁

[entropy]

Tried all of these and still won't run. Though I have gone from silent crash to just 'updating executable' until I tell it to cancel.

[not what it looks like]

Is it safe to use dll wich can affect CPU settings?

[ThickChunkyPoop]

This fixed it for me. Very handy, I will do this for other games that have CPU Core issues. Thank you so much!