How to fix error game-crashes-after-update in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 First, try verifying the game files: In your game launcher, use the 'Verify integrity of game files' option. This checks for corrupted files that might have been introduced during the update. For Steam, right-click the game, select 'Properties', go to 'Local Files', and click 'Verify integrity of game files'.
2. 2 If the game updated recently, check the game's official forums or subreddit for known issues. Sometimes developers release a hotfix. If there's a known issue, you might need to wait for a patch.
3. 3 Roll back your graphics driver: If the crashes started after a GPU driver update, go to Device Manager (Windows key + X > Device Manager). Expand 'Display adapters', right-click your GPU, select 'Properties', go to the 'Driver' tab, and click 'Roll Back Driver'. This reverts to the previous driver that worked.
4. 4 Uninstall the latest Windows Update: Press Windows key + I, go to 'Windows Update' > 'Update history' > 'Uninstall updates'. Look for recent updates (especially 'Quality Updates' or 'Feature Updates') and uninstall them. Restart your PC. This can fix crashes caused by Windows updates.
5. 5 Run the game in compatibility mode: Right-click the game's executable, select 'Properties', go to the 'Compatibility' tab, and try running it in 'Windows 8' or 'Windows 7' mode. Also, check 'Disable fullscreen optimizations' and 'Run this program as an administrator'.
6. 6 If the game update introduced a bug, you might be able to opt into a beta branch or revert to a previous version. On Steam, right-click the game, select 'Properties', go to 'Betas', and choose a previous version if available.