Gamers across the nation are still grappling with the persistent Avowed avowed fatal error crash issue in early 2025, despite multiple patches from Obsidian Entertainment. This frustrating technical problem has been a thorn in players' sides since the game's release, with many reporting random crashes that interrupt their gaming experience at the most inconvenient moments.

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Understanding the Fatal Error Crash

The infamous "Fatal Error" crash in Avowed typically manifests in several ways. Players report the game freezing suddenly, followed by a crash to desktop with minimal error information - often just displaying "Fatal Error" or the cryptic "UE-Alabama" error code. For AMD users, the error sometimes appears as "Fatal Error! AL-158088" or similar variations.

As one frustrated player described it, "It'll crash almost my whole PC. I'll black screen entirely which isn't exactly good for a PC." This sentiment echoes throughout gaming forums, with players expressing how these crashes have made the game nearly unplayable for some.

Common Crash Scenarios

Based on community reports, these crashes tend to occur:

  • During initial shader generation

  • Shortly after character creation

  • Randomly during gameplay (from 1 second to several hours in)

  • During specific actions like dismantling weapons or interacting with objects

One player noted, "I can get into the game anywhere from 1 second to 5 minutes but end up crashing," while another mentioned being able to play for "about an hour before encountering the Fatal Error."

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Potential Fixes and Workarounds

After months of community troubleshooting, several potential fixes have emerged that might help you get back in the game:

For NVIDIA Users:

  1. Turn off NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency - This has been a game-changer for many RTX users

  2. Disable Ray Tracing - A significant performance hit but improves stability

  3. Try alternative DLSS versions - Some players report success using DLSS Swapper to revert to version 3.8, as "3.10 and up versions are all broken"

  4. Update to the latest game-ready drivers - Though results are mixed, this helps some players

For AMD Users:

  1. Lower graphics settings - Particularly effective during the initial load

  2. Disable upscaling - FSR and other upscaling technologies may contribute to crashes

  3. Consider removing Radeon software - One user suggested: "I removed Radeon from AMD and left only the driver, because people complain that it is able to paint the games in some cases"

Universal Tips:

  1. Monitor GPU temperatures - One player discovered their card was reaching 105°C in certain areas

  2. Consider underclocking your GPU - "Tuning my card's clock speed down by about 200 MHz using the curve editor in MSI Afterburner" helped one player without impacting performance

  3. Cap your framerate - Setting FPS to 60 has helped some players maintain stability

"After 4 hours, that seemed to fix my problem. I also turned nvidia low latency off, Vsync off and fps set at 60. No tearing and no crashing," reported one relieved player.

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Obsidian's Response

Obsidian Entertainment has acknowledged these issues on their official Issue Tracker, listing "Players are randomly and constantly experiencing Fatal error crashes during gameplay. AL-159229" as under investigation. They've also requested that affected players send details to [email protected] to help their team diagnose the root causes.

The good news is that each patch has incrementally improved stability for many players. The latest patches have addressed numerous issues, though the fatal error crashes remain a stubborn problem for some configurations.

The Community Perspective

The gaming community's reaction has been a mix of frustration and understanding. As one player put it, "You're not alone, but I'm also not seeing many options for relief right now."

Another player offered this practical advice: "I hate to say it, but best thing is probably to refund the game, wait a few months, and pick it up again on sale after they've fixed the bugs."

That said, many players continue to enjoy the game despite occasional crashes by implementing a simple save-often strategy. "Still is annoying I'm having to save every 5 minutes because the one time I forget it will crash to Alabama," as one player colorfully described it.

Until Obsidian releases a definitive fix, the Avowed avowed fatal error crash will likely remain a "your mileage may vary" situation, with some players experiencing smooth gameplay while others contend with frequent interruptions. The ball's in Obsidian's court to deliver the stability fixes this otherwise promising RPG desperately needs.

Have you found other solutions to the Avowed fatal error crash problem? Share your experiences in the comments below!