Assassin’s Creed Valhalla crashes can stem from several sources, including driver issues, file corruption, or resource limitations. These crashes might occur during startup, gameplay, or even during cutscenes. Outdated software, background processes hogging resources, or your GPU/CPU being pushed beyond their limits are often the culprits.
Fortunately, several solutions can address these crashing issues.
Set High CPU Priority
Prioritizing the game in Task Manager ensures it receives more processing power, minimizing interruptions from other applications.
Step 1: Launch the game.
Step 2: Open Task Manager. You can do this by right-clicking the taskbar and selecting Task Manager.
Step 3: Navigate to the Details tab.
Step 4: Right-click on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.exe.
Step 5: Select Set Priority then choose High.
Step 6: Confirm the change and test the game.
Adjust Compatibility Settings
Modifying compatibility settings can improve game stability by reducing conflicts with Windows. Key adjustments include disabling full-screen optimizations, using compatibility mode for older Windows versions, and granting administrator privileges.
Step 1: Right-click the game’s .exe file, typically found in the installation folder, and select Properties.
Step 2: Go to the Compatibility tab.
Step 3: Check Run this program as an administrator and Disable full-screen optimizations.
Step 4: Optionally, enable Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Step 5: Click Apply > OK to save your changes.
Step 6: Launch the game to check if the crashes are resolved.
Increase Virtual Memory
Virtual memory uses a portion of your storage drive as extra RAM, which can prevent crashes if your system has insufficient physical RAM. This is especially helpful for systems with 8GB of RAM or less.
Step 1: Press Win + S, type View Advanced System Settings, and press Enter.
Step 2: Under the Performance section, click Settings.
Step 3: Go to the Advanced tab, then click Change under the Virtual Memory section.
Step 4: Uncheck Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.
Step 5: Select Custom size and set the following:
Initial size (MB): Set this to 1.5 times your installed RAM. For example, if you have 8GB of RAM, enter 12288 (8GB * 1024 * 1.5).Maximum size (MB): Set this to 3 times your installed RAM. For example, if you have 8GB of RAM, enter 24576 (8GB * 1024 * 3).
Step 6: Click OK > Apply > and restart your PC.
Step 7: Test the game again.
Verify Game Files
Corrupted game files are a common cause of crashes. Verifying the integrity of the game files ensures that no problematic or damaged files are causing the issue.
Step 1: Open your game launcher (e.g., Steam) and go to your game Library.
Step 2: Right-click on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and select Properties.
Step 3: Navigate to Installed Files then click Verify integrity of game files.
Step 4: Wait for the scan to complete, and then relaunch the game.
Lower Graphics Settings (For Low/Mid-Range PCs)
If you are using a low to mid-range PC, crashes can occur due to insufficient memory. Reducing graphic settings can lower the game’s RAM usage, potentially resolving crashes caused by memory limitations.
Step 1: Launch the game and open Settings.
Step 2: Go to the Graphics section and reduce the preset settings to Medium or Low.
Step 3: Disable demanding effects like shadows, anti-aliasing, or ambient occlusion.
Step 4: Play the game for 15–20 minutes to check for stability.
By systematically applying these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the crashing issues in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, allowing you to fully enjoy the game.