How to Fix Destiny 2 Lightfall Crashing PC

Are you experiencing frequent crashes while playing Destiny 2 Lightfall on your PC? Crashes can be frustrating and disrupt your gaming experience. Fortunately, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to fix this issue. In this blog post, we will walk you through each step, providing detailed instructions to help you resolve the crashing problem. Let's get started!

Update the graphics card driver

One common cause of game crashes is an outdated graphics card driver. To update your graphics card driver, follow these steps:

1. Open the Start menu and type "Device Manager" in the search bar. Click on the Device Manager app to open it.

2. Expand the "Display adapters" category and right-click on your graphics card.

3. Select "Update driver" from the context menu.

4. Choose the option to search automatically for updated driver software.

5. Windows will search for the latest driver software and install it if available. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

Exclude Destiny 2 in the Firewall

Firewall settings can sometimes interfere with the proper functioning of Destiny 2, leading to crashes. To exclude Destiny 2 from the firewall, here's what you need to do:

1. Open the Windows Defender Firewall settings by typing "Windows Defender Firewall" in the Start menu search bar and clicking on the corresponding app.

2. Click on "Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall" on the left-hand side.

3. Click on the "Change settings" button (admin permission may be required).

4. Scroll down the list of apps and features until you find Destiny 2.

5. Make sure the checkboxes for both private and public networks are checked next to Destiny 2. If they aren't, click on the checkboxes to enable them.

6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Set graphics preference to High performance

Sometimes, your PC may not be utilizing the full potential of your graphics card, leading to crashes. To set the graphics preference to High performance, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select "NVIDIA Control Panel" (for NVIDIA graphics cards) or "AMD Radeon Software" (for AMD graphics cards).

2. In the control panel, navigate to the 3D settings or graphics settings section.

3. Look for an option related to power management or graphics preference.

4. Select the option that allows you to set the preference to High performance.

5. Save the changes and exit the control panel.

Clear shader cache

Shader cache files can sometimes become corrupted, causing crashes in Destiny 2. Clearing the shader cache may resolve the issue. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the following directory: C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Bungie\DestinyPC\prefs\

2. Delete all the files with .cache extension in that folder.

3. Restart Destiny 2 and check if the crashing issue persists.

Disable in-game overlay

In-game overlays, such as those provided by Discord or Steam, can sometimes conflict with Destiny 2 and lead to crashes. To disable the in-game overlay, follow these steps:

1. Open the respective overlay application (e.g., Discord or Steam).

2. Look for settings related to in-game overlay.

3. Disable or turn off the in-game overlay feature.

4. Save the settings and exit the application.

Repair the game files

Corrupted game files can cause crashes in Destiny 2. Repairing the game files can help resolve this issue. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Steam client and navigate to your game library.

2. Right-click on Destiny 2 and select "Properties" from the context menu.

3. In the properties window, go to the "Local Files" tab.

4. Click on the "Verify Integrity of Game Files" button.

5. Steam will verify the game files and replace any corrupted files if necessary.

Re-install Destiny 2

If none of the above steps have resolved the crashing issue, you may need to re-install Destiny 2. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open the Steam client and navigate to your game library.

2. Right-click on Destiny 2 and select "Uninstall" from the context menu.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the game.

4. Once uninstalled, restart your PC.

5. Open the Steam client and re-download Destiny 2 from your library.

6. Install the game and launch it to see if the crashing issue has been resolved.

Experiencing crashes while playing Destiny 2 Lightfall on your PC can be frustrating, but with these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to resolve the issue. Start by updating your graphics card driver and excluding Destiny 2 in the Firewall. Additionally, set your graphics preference to High performance, clear the shader cache, and disable in-game overlay.