The Experimental Physics action game officially launched on Steam last month, and it brings a lot of mysterious enemies. The game has secrets and challenges, but some players have reported multiple crashes. Today, I will share some of the most common fixes you can use to resolve these issues.
BONELAB System Requirements
To run BONELAB on your system, you need a 64-bit processor and an operating system. Your system should also have an SSD and 32 GB of virtual memory for the best performance.
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7600 | Intel Core i7-9700K or higher, 3.6 GHz+ |
| Memory | 8 GB of RAM | 16 GB of RAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection | Broadband Internet Connection |
| Storage | 20 GB of available space | 20 GB of available space |
Allocate virtual memory.
Since using at least 32 GB of virtual memory is recommended for best performance, you can follow these instructions:
- Open Windows Settings (Windows + I) and go to the System section.
- Click on Advanced system settings, and then go to the Advanced tab.
- Open Settings under Performance, and then click on the Advanced tab.
- Click on Change Settings for Virtual Memory.
- Uncheck “Automatically manage page file size for all drives,” select the drive, and choose a custom size to allocate the new memory based on your performance needs.
Note: Microsoft recommends 3x RAM or 4 GB RAM to protect your system from instability.
Update your game.
Developers have acknowledged the issue and rolled out a patch update. Check for updates and install them on your PC.
- Open Steam and go to your library.
- Right-click on BONELAB from the sidebar and choose the update option.
- Be patient while the game updates.
Update your drivers.
You can use Driver Booster to update your PC’s drivers to the latest version. Alternatively, you can use Device Manager to update your GPU driver and others.
- Search for Device Manager and then expand the display adapters.
- Right-click on the GPU hardware and click Update Driver.
- Select “Search automatically for drivers.”
- Be patient while it finds and installs the suitable driver.
- Once finished, restart your PC.
Update your Windows
Check for Windows updates in Windows Settings. Search for Windows Update and click on “Check for updates.” If any updates are available, click on “Download and Install.”
Disable the Discord Overlay
- Open Discord and click on Settings (the small gear icon) near your profile icon.
- From the sidebar, click on the Game Overlay icon.
- Toggle to disable “Game Overlay.”
Disable the Xbox Game Bar
- Open Windows Settings (Windows + I) and go to the gaming section.
- Click on the Xbox Game Bar and toggle to disable the “Open Xbox Game Bar using this button on a controller.”
Disable the NVIDIA overlay.
- Open the NVIDIA GeForce Experience and go to Settings.
- Under the Features section, find the in-game overlay.
- Toggle to disable the in-game overlay.
Loading error:
Some players have encountered issues with the game Stress Level Zero. Developers have acknowledged this as an initial error. This issue is likely if you are using OpenXR on Windows Mixed Reality or an Oculus headset.
- Connect your headset to your PC.
- Open SteamVR and go to SteamVR Settings.
- Click on “Set SteamVR as OpenXR Runtime” under Developer.
Note: Ensure it runs through SteamVR before continuing. If not, check the Developer tab and check the checkbox for the OpenXR runtime.
Enjoy your gaming experience, and feel free to drop a comment if you encounter any other issues!