Quick Fixes: Firewatch Not Loading, Crashing & Black Screen

The Firewatch issues were reported by many players on the Firewatch Steams Dashboard. A lot of players are complaining about not loading, crashing and black screen problems.

Some players are also annoyed by the crashes in the game. They get random crashes while playing or they get crashes at the startup of the game, and they are unable to start it and play.

Why does Firewatch keep crashing?

Firewatch may be crashing due to outdated graphics drivers, not meeting minimum system requirements, corrupted game files, overheating, other programs running in the background, or incompatible mods or software.

If Firewatch is not loading, it could be caused by the same things, such as corrupted game files, insufficient system resources, compatibility issues, or driver problems.

How to fix Firewatch:

💥 Crashing: Update your graphics drivers, check if your computer meets the minimum system requirements, verify the integrity of the game files, monitor your computer’s temperature, close other programs running in the background, and remove any mods or software that may be causing conflicts.

🌀 Not loading: Verify the integrity of the game files, ensure your computer meets the minimum specs, disable firewall/antivirus software temporarily, update your drivers, start a new game, or restore from a previous backup.

◼️ Black screen: Check if your PCmeets the minimum system requirements, update your GPU driver, verify the integrity of the game files, and disable any overclocking or performance-enhancing software.

Remember to always make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements and keep your drivers and software up-to-date to avoid these issues.

Sometimes updating your GPU driver manually might be a bit hard or time-consuming, just know that you can update your drivers automatically with PC HelpSoft – a dedicated third-party app. You can use it for any driver that you want to update, and it works in just a couple of clicks.

We hope that our article helped you fix your Firewatch issues and that now you are playing and enjoying the game. If you encounter any problems or if you have questions, please use the comment section below and we will help you fix your game.