In rare cases, audio drivers (especially Realtek) can cause the game to freeze or go black.
Try launching the game in a different DirectX version (e.g., forcing DX11 if DX12 is crashing). How Do I Fix a Black Screen in Deep Rock Galactic?
If you see the Ghost Ship Games logo and then hit a black screen, a mod or the connection to the modding platform mod.io is likely the cause. In rare cases, audio drivers (especially Realtek) can
Right-click the game's .exe file > Properties > Compatibility > check Disable full-screen optimizations . In rare cases
Outdated or corrupted GPU drivers are a frequent culprit for "Unhandled Exception" crashes that result in a black screen.
Launch the game. If it loads, use the in-game Save Menu to Restore Save from a previous slot. 5. Troubleshooting Display and Compatibility