A lot of reports are coming in where many of Tom Clancy’s Division 2 players are experiencing crashing issues. Recently, even the developer has released a statement on their official X (Twitter) page stating – “We’re aware of the increased frequency of crashes affecting players and are actively working on a fix. We aim to resolve this by early next week. We appreciate your support and will provide more updates soon”.
While they release a patch to resolve this issue, there are multiple methods you can try to fix this problem on your end.
How to Fix Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Crashing Issue
We have gone through several forums and gathered all potential methods that worked for many players. Check out all the below workarounds to fix Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 crashing issue.
1. Repair Game Files
Sometimes, any missing or corrupted game files could be the main reason why the game is crashing. So, the very first and most effective workaround is to repair such game files. To do that: Go to Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Properties >> Local Files >> Verify integrity of game files. Once the scanning process is done, relaunch the game.
2. Changing Compatibility Settings
The next workaround we suggest is to change the compatibility settings of the game. If you have no idea how to do it, follow these steps:
– Go to the folder where the game is installed on your system
– Right-click on the executable (.exe) file, then go to Properties
– Now, go to Compatibility >> Change high DPI settings and check “Override high DPI scaling behavior and select Application for Scaling performed by: option. Once done, click on OK
– Next, go back to the Properties check the box “Disable fullscreen optimizations” and click on Ok to save the changes
– At last, restart the game and check if the issue is resolved
3. Update Your Graphics Drivers
Sometimes, incompatible or outdated graphics drivers can also cause this issue so make sure they are updated to the latest version. Here is how you can update it:
– Go to the Device Manager on your PC
– Find and expand Display adapters
– Right-click on your graphics driver and click on “Update driver”
– Select Search automatically for drivers to update the drivers
– Once done, relaunch the game and the issue should be fixed now
4. Check Your Internet Connection
Your poor and unstable internet connection can also cause this problem so ensure your connection doesn’t have any issues. You can try resetting your router or modem to fix any connection-related issues. However, you can also try switching the connection from WiFi to Wired for a more stable and reliable connection.
5. Update Windows
An outdated version of your OS can also trigger this problem so try updating your Windows to the latest version. For this: Select Start >> Settings >> Update & Security >> Windows Update and then select Check for updates. After updating the Windows, relaunch the game.
6. Check Your Antivirus or Firewall Program
If your security programs like Antivirus or firewall interfere and block the services of the game, you might experience a crashing issue. So, try disabling your security program temporarily or try adding the game in the exceptions.
That’s it for this guide. One of these methods will help you fix Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 crashing issue.
