I recently got my hands on WWE 2K22, a professional wrestling video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. It’s available on consoles like PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox X|S.
Some players have reported startup crashes on both consoles and PCs, which can be super frustrating. But don’t worry, I’ve got some troubleshooting tips to help you out!
How to Troubleshoot WWE 2K22 Startup Crash, Bugs, and Other Issues on Console and PC
It’s pretty common to encounter these issues, and this guide will help you fix them manually until the developers roll out a patch update. Let’s dive in.
Why does WWE 2K22 keep crashing?
Developers have optimized the game to run stable on your hardware, and they are constantly updating it. However, crashes can still happen due to reasons like missing or outdated drivers, corrupted files, or incompatibility with overlay apps and Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
How to Fix WWE 2K22 Startup Crash, Bugs, and Troubleshooting on Console and PC
Before you start troubleshooting, make sure you follow these steps carefully to avoid any confusion.
WWE 2K22 System Requirements
To run the game efficiently, your system needs to meet certain hardware and software requirements.
Minimum system requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3550 or AMD FX 8150
- Memory: 8 GB
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 480 (at least 4 GB of video memory).
- DirectX Version 12
- Storage: 60 GB of available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c
- AVX Compatible Processor
Recommended system requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i7-4790 or AMD FX 8350
- Memory: 16 GB
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon RX 580 (at least 6 GB of video memory).
- DirectX Version 12
- Storage: 60 GB of available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c
- AVX Compatible Processor
Ultra System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i7-4790/AAMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 5700 (at least 8 GB of video memory).
- DirectX Version 12
- Storage: 60 GB of available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c
- AVX Compatible Processor
Upgrade Your Graphics Driver in Windows
It’s essential to keep your GPU drivers updated. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open Device Manager from Windows Search or run devmgmt.msc.
- Expand Display Adapters to find your GPU driver.
- Right-click on the Graphics Driver and select Properties.
- Choose Search automatically for drivers. If an update is found, follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
Alternative: Update graphics from Windows Update
- Open Windows Settings.
- Go to System and Security, then Windows Update.
- Click on Check for Updates and install any available updates.
Manually install the graphics driver.
Check for the latest updates on the driver support page.
Reinstall the graphics.
- Open Device Manager.
- Expand Display Adapters and find your graphics card.
- Right-click on it and choose Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your PC.
Update your Epic Game Launcher
Sometimes, the anti-cheat system in Epic Launcher can cause conflicts. Reinstalling or updating it might help.
- Open the Epic Game Launcher.
- Go to Settings by clicking on the profile icon.
- Click on Software Update or Epic Online Service Install, if available.
Run the game as an administrator.
- Open the Apps section on Windows Start.
- Find WWE 2K22, right-click, and choose Run as an Administrator.
Delete temporary files and folders in Windows
Temporary files can slow down your computer. Here’s how to delete them:
- Open Windows Run (Windows + R) and type temp.
- Select all files and delete them permanently.
Verify game files
If your game file is missing or corrupted, verify the game file integrity on Steam:
- Open Steam and go to the library.
- Right-click on WWE 2K22 and select Properties.
- Go to Local Files and click on Verify the integrity of game files.
By following these steps, you should be able to fix most of the issues you’re facing with WWE 2K22. If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!