Rdr 2 All Lag & Freezing Random Startup Launch... [ RECENT ]

Conflict with the default Vulkan API is a leading cause of startup crashes.

To address random startup lag, freezing, and launch failures in , several troubleshooting methods have been established by the community and official support channels as of April 2026. 1. Toggle Graphics API (Vulkan vs. DirectX 12) Rdr 2 All Lag & Freezing Random Startup Launch...

Corrupted cache files frequently cause "ERR_GFX_STATE" errors or infinite loading. Conflict with the default Vulkan API is a

: In Steam or your preferred launcher, add -dx12 or -dx11 to the launch options to force the game into a specific API. 2. Administrative and Compatibility Settings and launch failures in