Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to fix Diablo 4 crashes on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

So after downloading Diablo 4 and entering the game, it suddenly crashes. It's another form of Hell. Luckily, here's our guide on how to fix Diablo 4 crashing on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation!

Diablo 4 screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Diablo 4 screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

How to fix Diablo 4 crashing on PC

If Diablo 4 is crashing on your PC on startup, then it might be time to update your drivers. Here are the instructions on how to do this and how to fix corrupted files.

How do I update my Diablo 4 driver?

  1. Press Windows + X
  2. Select "Device Manager"
  3. Expand "Display adapters"
  4. Right-click your graphics card driver
  5. Press "Update driver"
  6. Choose "Search automatically for drivers"

Repairing the game on PC

  1. Launch Battle.net
  2. Press the Diablo 4 icon at the top
  3. Press the gear icon next to the blue "Play" button
  4. Select the "Scan and Repair" option

Why does Diablo 4 keep crashing?

Make sure that your PC meets the minimum system requirements for the game. This is because even if you don't meet the minimum requirements, Diablo 4 will run. Below are the minimum and recommended system requirements.

Diablo 4 minimum requirements

  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10 version 1909 or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 280
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: SSD with 90 GB available space
  • Internet: Broadband Connection

Diablo 4 recommended requirements

  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10 version 1909 or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD R3-1300X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: SSD with 90 GB available space
  • Internet: Broadband Connection
Diablo 4 cinematic screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Diablo 4 cinematic screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Diablo 4 crashing on console

If you experience a crash on your console, then you can restart your device, do a power cycle, uninstall the game, restart your console, and then reinstall Diablo 4.

How to fix Diablo 4 crashing on Xbox

  1. Restart your Xbox
  2. Turn it off and unplug it for 30 seconds
  3. Uninstall the game
  4. Restart your Xbox
  5. Reinstall Diablo 4

How to fix Diablo 4 crashing on PlayStation

  1. Restart your PlayStation console
  2. Turn it off and unplug it for 30 seconds
  3. Uninstall Diablo 4
  4. Restart your console
  5. Reinstall the game
Diablo 4 opening cinematic screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Diablo 4 opening cinematic screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Diablo 4 lag

If you're experiencing lag or cannot stay connected to the game, then reset your network devices. You can also look into your network configuration and do a factory reset on your router. There's also the option to close your other applications to either free up resources or get rid of software conflicts.

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