Red Dead Redemption 2 error code
RDR2 PC Error ERR_GFX_STATE: Crash on Launch
ERR_GFX_STATE in one line: Red Dead Redemption 2 crashes at launch with a graphics state error.
Try this first: update your graphics driver, then switch the game to DirectX 12.
Try this first: update your graphics driver, then switch the game to DirectX 12.
What ERR_GFX_STATE means
Rockstar Support says: “Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC crashes with an ERR_GFX_STATE error message when I attempt to launch the game.” (official page)
Rockstar lists three fixes for this launch crash; try them in order.
Likely causes
- An out-of-date graphics driver.
- The Vulkan graphics API.
- Windows fullscreen optimization on RDR2.exe.
How to fix ERR_GFX_STATE, easiest first
- Update your graphics driver
Get the latest from NVIDIA or AMD. - Switch to DirectX 12
Main Menu > Settings > Graphics > Advanced Settings: Unlocked, set Graphics API to DirectX 12. Save, don't restart when asked, return to the main menu, exit and relaunch. - Turn off fullscreen optimization
Open the install folder from the Rockstar Games Launcher, Steam or Epic, right-click RDR2.exe > Properties > Compatibility, tick Run this program as administrator and Disable full screen optimizations, then launch.
| Step | What to do | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Update your graphics driver | Official |
| 2 | Switch to DirectX 12 | Official |
| 3 | Turn off fullscreen optimization | Official |
When to contact support
If it still crashes, contact Rockstar Support.
ERR_GFX_STATE FAQ
Does this fix work on Steam and Epic?
Yes. Rockstar gives the fullscreen-optimization steps for the Rockstar Games Launcher, Steam and the Epic Games Launcher.
Sources
Other Red Dead Redemption 2 error codes
- FFFFFFFF (Unknown error): An unknown RDR2 PC error; Rockstar lists audio-device, driver and graphics-API fixes.
- 0x99380000: RDR2 can't connect to Rockstar Game Services to download or verify content.
- ERR_GFX_INIT: Red Dead Redemption 2 couldn't start your graphics card when it launched.
- ERR_GFX_STATE: Red Dead Redemption 2 crashes at launch with a graphics state error.
- Error Code: 18: Red Dead Redemption 2 couldn't start because of a graphics API setting.
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