One of the most common error messages in Deathloop is error 0xC0000005 (access violation), which results in a crash. Our guide will tell you why this error occurs and a possible solution to fix it in Deathloop.
The 0xC0000005 error is caused by the VoidEngine, which has some issues allowing players to adjust their Vsync settings without jumping through hoops. Follow the steps below to resolve this issue.
How to Fix Error 0xC0000005 in Deathloop
The game has been very grumpy since release whenever players tried to enable the VSync setting. But the game may still crash even if you disable it in the game settings menu.
In order to fix this issue, you need to use both game settings and graphics settings in your graphics card's proprietary software, such as nVidia GeForce Experience and AMD Adrenalin. This method was discovered by Steam user RealKarl.
If you are using the nVidia Geforce graphics card, do the following:
If you are using the AMD Radeon graphics card, do the following:
Once done, you need to launch Deathloop and apply the following settings:
The FPS limit should be above 60 in-game, not necessarily 120, but to ensure this, set it as high as possible.
This simple lock will prevent the game from crashing, and at the same time, you can use the VSync feature with relatively high FPS.
That's all you need to know about how to fix Error 0xC0000005 (Access Violation) in Deathloop. For more related guides, please visit our Deathloop guides hub.