Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC exited unexpectedly

Last Updated: May 2, 2024

Question: What can I do if Red Dead Redemption 2 crashes on launch with the error "Red Dead Redemption 2 Exited Unexpectedly"?

Answer: The most common cause of this error is out of date graphics drivers. 

Update your video card drivers

• NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx

• AMD: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download

• INTEL: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/80939/

Run RDR2.exe as an administrator

1. Open the Rockstar Games Launcher

2. Select Settings

3. Select Red Dead Redemption 2 under My installed games

4. Select Open under View Installation Folder

5. Right-Click on RDR2

6. Select Properties

7. Under the Compatibility Tab

8. Select Run this Program as an Administrator and Disable Full Screen Optimization

9. Click OK

10. Return to the Games Menu in the Rockstar Games Launcher

11. Launch the game