Red Dead Redemption 2 crashing with error ERR_GFX_D3D_DEFERRED_MEM

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Question: Whenever I try to play Red Dead Redemption 2, it crashes with the following error message. How do I fix this?

• ERR_GFX_D3D_DEFERRED_MEM: Out of memory. Please reboot, close other applications, and ensure your computer meets the minimum requirements. For more information, please visit: https://support.rockstargames.com

Answer: This issue is usually caused by out-of-date graphics drivers. Try updating your graphics card drivers using the steps below, according to your graphics card manufacturer:

• NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/en-in/drivers/nvidia-update/

• AMD: https://www.amd.com/en/support

If updating your graphics drivers does not work, try the troubleshooting steps below:

Ensure your PC meets the Red Dead Redemption 2 minimum requirements

If your PC’s hardware doesn’t meet the minimum requirements, it may not be able to properly run the game and result in memory issues when playing. Check the support article below to ensure that your PC’s specifications meet the minimum requirements to play Red Dead Redemption 2:

• https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/1LqwiYbHeiSyo3dtcVyS1N

Lower your graphics settings

Memory issues can also occur when game settings put too much of a load on your PC’s hardware. You can change Red Dead Redemption 2’s graphics settings by following the steps below:

1. Open Red Dead Redemption 2

2. Navigate to the Story tab

3. Open Settings

4. Select Graphics

On this screen, you can change your graphics settings.

Note: We suggest setting the Video Memory meter, visible on the left side of the screen, at the two-thirds mark (or 66% of your total available Video Memory) to start.