Tech help
Crash & launch fixes
Symptom-by-symptom fixes for launch failures, startup crashes and loading screens.
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Fixes and tuning for performance, crashes, hardware and connection problems.
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Best settings for FPS
Settings by PC tier, launch options and the honest answer on system requirements.
Every fix
- Best Deadlock Settings for FPSGuideSettings by PC tier, launch options and the honest answer on system requirements.
- Deadlock Not Launching or Crashing: How to Fix ItGuideSymptom-by-symptom fixes for launch failures, startup crashes and loading screens.
- Deadlock Stuttering, Lag and Packet Loss: How to Fix ThemGuideTell stutter, lag and packet loss apart, then fix each one.
- Deadlock on Steam Deck: Performance, Settings and ControlsGuidePerformance reports, a starting settings profile and controls.
- Deadlock Vulkan vs DX11: Which Renderer Should You Use?GuideSwitch renderer, test it fairly and know when it helps.
- Deadlock on Linux: Proton, Vulkan and Performance TipsGuideProton setup, settings and fixes for desktop Linux.
- Deadlock Controller Support: Setup, Layout and FixesGuideSteam Input setup, a layout to start from and fixes.
- Deadlock Error Messages ExplainedGuideError 126, no-license and replay errors: causes and fixes.
- Deadlock Servers and Matchmaking: Status, Regions and QueuesGuideServer status checks, regions, queues and party rules.
- Can You Play Deadlock on Mac?GuideThe official answer and the workarounds people try.