Forspoken Bugs, Known Issues, Glitch & Workaround

Forspoken, the highly-anticipated game, is now available for download on PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) only. Recently, a major update was added to improve the overall player experience with the quality of life improvements. However, some players have reported various issues such as stuttering, crashes, and glitches. To address these issues, we have published a list of known Forspoken bugs, glitches, and issues on our website. Additionally, players can find solutions on how to fix Forspoken issues and bugs on our website as well.

Check out more details below.

Forspoken Known Issues, Bugs, and Fixes – January 24, 2023

Forspoken Launch Error or Won’t start properly

Please make sure that your game files are not damaged. This can be done on PC(Steam), please right-click on the game in your library and then click on properties -> local files -> verify.

1. Open Steam parameters (Steam > Parameters)
2. Select the tab “Downloads”
3. Click on the button “Clear download cache”

Also, disable the Antivirus and run the game.

Workaround: Running Game As Administrator

To run the game as Administrator.

1. Right-click Forspokenin your Steam Library.
2. Go toPropertiesthen theLocalFilestab.
3. ClickBrowseLocalFiles.
4. Locate the game executable (the application).
5. Right-click it and go toProperties.
6. Click theCompatibilitytab.
7. Check theRun this program as an administratorbox.
8. ClickApply.

Forspoken File Was Broken Error

Players are reporting broken Forspoken file issues. The game devs are aware of this issue. A fix will be rollout soon.

Related: Forspoken Update Notes.

Forspoken crash after startup/launch

• There is a bug where the game crashes shortly after startup on PC. The fix will be available soon.

Video Memory Crash

Players are reporting Forspoken PC crashes with the warning.

Workaround:Try the following and restart your computer afterward:

How to change page file size

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard
2. typesysdm.cpland press enter.
3. Go to the Advanced tab and press Settings under the Performance section.
4. Press the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window.
5. Under Virtual memory, press Change.
6. Tick the box for Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.

Related: Download Forspoken Game Save File.

Forspoken PC Stuttering/ FPS Drop/ Graphics issues

Please make sure that you are in the range of official recommended system specs. The next step will be to check if your drivers are up to date.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Download the new driver and install it: Nvidia GeForce:

• AMD:https://www.amd.com/en/support
• NVIDIA:https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers

Update or repairMicrosoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017

• Download it fromhere(or use thismirror linkif the first link is broken)
• Run ‘vc_redist.x64.exe’

Update or repairMicrosoft DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)

• Download it fromhere

If you’re using alaptop, check if the game runs on the graphic card and not the integrated graphic chipset of the processor

• Download AMD Graphic Drivers
• Download NVIDIA Graphic Drivers

You also need to make sure to have Spatial Sound or Windows Sonic off.

Compatibility issues

• Players experience issues with the game running on certain hardware or software configurations.

Forspoken Save data issues

• Players have issues with saving their progress or losing Forspoken saved data.

Online connectivity issues

• Players facing issues with online features such as matchmaking or leaderboards.

In-game purchases

• Players have issues with making in-game purchases or accessing purchased items.

Forspoken error codes

• Players experience various Forspoken error codes.

It’s worth noting that developers are aware of these issues and are working to release patches and updates to fix them as soon as possible.