Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC crashing with ERR_GFX_STATE error
Last Updated: May 2, 2024
Question: Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC crashes with an ERR_GFX_STATE error message when I attempt to launch the game. How can I fix this?
Answer: If Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC is crashing on launch with an ERR_GFX_STATE error message, you may be able to resolve this error by one or more of the following troubleshooting methods:
Make sure your drivers are up to date
We always recommend keeping your video card drivers up to date with the latest version. The latest drivers for NVIDIA and AMD cards are available here:
Change the Default Graphics API to Direct X 12 from Vulkan
Launch Red Dead Redemption 2
From the Main Menu, select Settings
Select Graphics
Under Advanced Settings, select Unlocked
Under Graphics API, select DirectX 12
Save your settings, but do not restart the game when prompted
Return to the Main Menu
Exit the game
Launch Red Dead Redemption 2
Disable Fullscreen Optimization
If the above does not work, you may have to launch the game as an administrator to disable full screen optimization.
Steps to Disable Fullscreen Optimization when using the Rockstar Games Launcher
Open the Rockstar Games Launcher
Click Settings
Click Red Dead Redemption 2 under My Installed Games
Click Open under View installation folder
Right-click on RDR2.exe
Click Properties
On the Compatibility tab, check Run this program as administrator and disable full screen optimization
Click OK
Return to the My Installed Games menu in the Rockstar Games Launcher
Launch Red Dead Redemption 2
Steps to Disable Fullscreen Optimization when using the Steam Launcher
Open the Steam Launcher
Click Library
Right-click Red Dead Redemption 2 and select Properties
Click on Local Files
Click on Browse…
Right-click on RDR2.exe
Select Properties
On the Compatibility tab, check Run this program as administrator and disable full screen optimization
Click OK
Return to your Library in the Steam Launcher
Launch Red Dead Redemption 2
Steps to Disable Fullscreen Optimization when using the Epic Games Launcher
Open the Epic Games Launcher
Click Library
Click the three dots next to the Red Dead Redemption 2 tile
Click Manage
On the Installation tab, click the folder icon
Right-click on RDR2.exe
Select Properties
On the Compatibility tab, check Run this program as administrator and disable full screen optimization
Click OK
Return to your Library in the Epic Games Launcher
Launch Red Dead Redemption 2