Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (TDU Solar Crown) has gained popularity among racing game fans with its open-world environment and competitive multiplayer races. Players can explore a large, dynamic world while taking part in intense races.
However, many players on both PC and Xbox have reported frequent crashes, from startup problems to crashes during races, which has annoyed those trying to enjoy the game.
A few days ago, many players started discussing the crashing problem in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown on Steam and Reddit. Some users shared helpful solutions, while others talked about their bad experiences. You can check out these communities to see their tips or share your own experience.
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Common Causes of Crashes
Several things can cause Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown to crash, from system issues to game settings.
- Voice Chat Settings
- Outdated Drivers
- System Requirements
- Corrupted Game Files
- Background Applications
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown – Crashing
If you’re facing this problem in the game, you can follow these methods to fix it easily.
1. Turn Off Voice Chat (For Xbox Players)
If you’re playing on Xbox and the game keeps crashing, try turning off the voice chat feature. Many Reddit users have shared this solution and say it quickly fixed the issue for them, so it could work for you too.
- Go to the main menu and open Options.
- In the Audio settings, disable Enabled Microphone and set Default Channel Used for Voice Chat to “Off.”
- Set Voice Chat Volume to zero.
2. Update Your Graphics Drivers
Outdated drivers can cause crashes. Keeping your drivers updated is essential for smooth gaming:
- NVIDIA users: Visit the NVIDIA website or use the GeForce Experience app to check for driver updates.
- AMD users: Go to the AMD website and download the latest drivers for your graphics card.
3. Run the Game as an Administrator
Sometimes games crash because they don’t have the right permissions. Running TDU Solar Crown as an administrator can fix this:
- Right-click the game’s icon or executable file.
- Select Run as Administrator.
If this works, you can set it to always run as administrator by right-clicking the file, selecting Properties, and checking Run this program as an administrator under the Compatibility tab.
4. Check Your System Requirements
Confirm your system meets the game’s minimum requirements. If your hardware is below what’s needed, crashes are likely.
- Common minimum requirements include a quad-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a dedicated graphics card with at least 2 GB of VRAM.
If your system doesn’t meet these requirements, consider upgrading or lowering the game’s settings to improve performance.