Fix Ghost Trick Phantom Detective Black Screen Issue

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is finally out now on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. This popular puzzle-adventure game is developed by Capcom but some players are reporting that they are seeing only a black screen while launching the game. Well, this is a common error and occurs mostly in all online games. Are you also going through the same situation, worry not and stick to this guide. Here we show you what exactly causes the black screen issue in Ghost Trick Phantom Detective and how you can fix it with some easy workarounds. 

How to Fix Ghost Trick Phantom Detective Black Screen Issue

There could be several reasons why you are experiencing black screen issues in Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective such as: 

– Your system doesn’t meet the minimum requirements

– Outdated graphics drivers

– Missing or corrupted game files

– Interference of the background applications

Thankfully, this guide has covered all potential methods to fix this problem.

1. Check Your System

In case your game is not fully compatible with your Windows or hardware, it might cause a black screen issue while playing Ghost Trick Phantom Detective. So, first of all, make sure to check the specifications of your system. Click here and check the minimum and recommended system requirements. 

2. Update Your Graphics Drivers

Outdated graphic drivers can lead to various graphical-related issues and so it is always recommended to update your graphics drivers to the latest version. It is always advisable to update your graphics drivers from the official website of your graphics card manufacturer (Intel, AMD, NVIDIA) and install the latest drivers.

3. Repair Missing or Corrupted Game Files

A black screen issue while playing an online game can also occur if any of the game files are missing or corrupted and so we can fix it by verifying the integrity of game files. To do this: Go to Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Properties >> Local Files >> Verify the integrity of game files.

4. Check Your Internet Connection

A poor and unstable connection can also cause multiple issues including a black screen in Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective so, make sure it is working fine. To troubleshoot your connection-related issues, try resetting your internet router/modem or try switching your connection from WiFi to Wired as a wired connection provides a more stable and reliable connection. 

5. Lowering the In-Game Graphics Settings

The next best and quick method we recommend is to lower the in-game graphics settings on your PC. Besides, it is recommended to turn off the following things in display settings:

– Texture details 

– Shadow effect 

– V-sync 

– Anti-aliasing

6. Close Apps and Programs Running in the background

Sometimes, the programs and apps running in the background unnecessarily can prevent the game from functioning properly and so it is always advisable to close all of them and then relaunch the game.

7. Reinstall the Game

Your last option to fix this issue is to uninstall the game completely and then reinstall its fresh and updated version. 

That’s all you can try fixing Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective black screen issue.

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