Choose the correct branch
| Observed symptom | Use this branch | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Game closes or shows crash dialog | Fatshark PC crash article; record stage and exact message | That every crash is a GPU-selection issue |
| Laptop uses integrated/other adapter | Fatshark incorrect-GPU article and OS/vendor control path | That choosing a different adapter guarantees higher FPS |
| Crash begins after mods/config change | Revert one recent supported change and compare clean launch | That a forum mod is compatible with this build |
| All players disconnect with backend code | Use the separate connection-code guide | That a crash and outage are the same fault |
References: Fatshark Support: PC crash troubleshooting for Darktide · Fatshark Support: Darktide using the incorrect GPU
Low-risk diagnostic order
- Write down the installed platform/storefront, displayed build, GPU model, driver date, and the precise point where the failure occurs.
- If using a hybrid-graphics PC, confirm which GPU the process is assigned to using Fatshark's current instructions; change only the documented per-app selection.
- If the game still crashes, follow the current PC crash article for the exact error branch and verify files through the platform launcher where appropriate.
- Temporarily remove only a known recently changed mod/config using its documented revert path; preserve a backup before editing user files.
- Retest once after each change. If the issue persists, submit a redacted support report with the crash stage and steps already tried.
References: Fatshark Support: PC crash troubleshooting for Darktide · Fatshark Support: Darktide using the incorrect GPU
Limits and discussion
The linked instructions are for PC. They do not diagnose console crashes, benchmark your hardware, or establish that a particular driver fixes every case. Community posts can be patch-specific; compare exact error text and platform before acting.
References: Fatshark Support: PC crash troubleshooting for Darktide · Fatshark Support: Darktide using the incorrect GPU · Darktide Steam Discussions
Before you play
- Record the platform, installed build, exact symptom, and last change before troubleshooting.
- Prefer reversible checks and the current official source over an old forum answer.
- Keep personal identifiers, authentication codes, and private save data out of public discussions.
Frequently asked questions
Does this guide test my game or account?
No. It converts cited publisher/developer instructions into a checklist; it cannot inspect a device, account, save, lobby, or server.
Are community posts confirmed fixes?
No. They are player-generated context. Verify a proposed change against current official support and your own game build.
Sources & revision notes
Editorial revision: November 6, 2026; not a gameplay test date. The reference notes identify source limits and version differences.
- Fatshark Support: Resolve Darktide connectivity errors and latency (Official)
Developer support article covering named backend/connectivity codes including 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 3001, 3013, 4001 and 4008. Codes and service status can change; read the current article and live client message.
- Fatshark Support: PC crash troubleshooting for Darktide (Official)
Official PC crash branches; use only the current steps for the exact launcher and error. No device, driver, mod, or crash log was examined here.
- Fatshark Support: Darktide using the incorrect GPU (Official)
Official PC-specific route for checking GPU selection. Menu names and operating-system controls can change; do not use it to infer console hardware behavior.
- Darktide Steam Discussions (Community)
Player-generated Steam posts; not Fatshark support or verified fixes. Share build/platform and a redacted error only; never upload credentials or private account data.
November 6, 2026: first publication, organized Fatshark's named network and PC support paths; no client, device, account, or log was tested.
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