Elden Ring Black Screen Problem

In this article, we will try to solve the black screen problem that Elden Ring players encounter while opening the game.

Elden Ring Black Screen Problem
Elden Ring Black Screen Problem

Elden Ringplayers encounterablack screen error while opening the game, restricting theiraccess to the game. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

What is Elden Ring Black Screen Problem?

Theblack screenproblem encountered is usually due to the fact that the graphics card is not up-to-date or theaccess to the game is restrictedbyblocking the files in the game. Of course, we may encounter suchaproblem not only due to the video card,butalso for many reasons. For this, we will try to solve theproblemby telling youafew suggestions.

How To Fix Elden Ring Black Screen Problem

To fix thisproblem, you can find the solutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

1-) Update Graphics Card Driver

In such continuityproblems, we may encounteran update error in the graphics card. For this, we will need to update the graphics card. If you're ready, let's get started.

For Users with Nvidia Graphics Card;

  • First ofall, Nvidia company's Geforce Experience .
  • After completing the downloadand installationprocess, we open ourprogramand open the Drivers menuabove.
  • Download our updateby clicking the Download button thatappearsabove.
  • After our download is complete, let'sperform the installationprocessby clicking the quick installationbutton.
  • Restart your computerafter thisprocess is finished.

For Users with AMD Graphics Card;

  • AMD's AMD Radeon Software .
  • Afterperforming the downloadand installationprocess, we open ourprogramand click the Check for Updatesbutton under the driverand software menu on the right,and check whether our video card is up to date.
  • You can restart your computerbyperforming the update.

After updating our graphics driverand restarting our computer, we can try to open the Elden Ring game.

2-) Verify Game File Integrity

We will verify the game file integrity, scanand downloadany missing or incorrect files. 

  1. Steam .
  2. Library menu.
  3. Right-click on the  Elden Ring game on the leftand open the Properties tab.
  4. Open the Local Filesmenu on the left side of the screen that opens.
  5. Click on the Verify integrity of game files button in the Local Files Encountered menu.

After thisprocess, the download willbeperformedby scanning the damaged game files. After theprocess is finished, try to open the gameagain.

3-) Turn off Antivirus Program

Disableanyantivirusprogram you use, or delete it completely from your computer. If youare using Windows Defender, disable it. For this;

  • Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
  • Then click on "Manage settings".
  • Real-timeprotection to "Off".

After this, let's turn off other ransomwareprotection.

  • Open the start search screen.
  • Open the search screenby typing Windows security settings.
  • Click on Virusand Threat Protection on the screen that opens.
  • Click on the Ransomware Protection option in the menu.
  • Turn off Controlled Folder Access in the screen that opens.

Afterperforming this operation, we will need toadd Elden Ring game filesasan exception.

  • Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
  • Virusand threatprotection settingsManage settingsand then UnderExclusions select Add or remove exclusions.
  • Addan exclusionand then select theElden Ring game folder saved to your disk select.

After thisprocess, close Elden Ring completely with the help ofatask managerand try to run Elden Ringagain. If theproblempersists, let's move on to our next suggestion.

4-) Reinstall Epic Games Launcher

Elden Ringplayers say that they did not encounter suchan error when they completely removed the Epic Games Launcher from the computerand reinstalled it. We can check if theproblempersistsbyperforming this operation.

5-) Open Game from Local File

Someplayers say they fixed theproblemby running the game over the local file. You can reach the solution of theproblembyperforming this 

  • Steam .
  • Library menu.
  • Right click on the Elden Ring game on the leftand open the Properties tab.
  • Open the Local Files menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
  • Click the Browse button in the Local Files Encountered menu. This will transfer you to the file directory of the Elden Ring game.
  • Open the "Game" folder on the screen that opens.
  • Run theprogram "eldenring.exe" in the window that opens.

After thisprocess, theplayers wereable to open the game withoutanyproblems. We can check if theproblempersistsby trying thisprocess.

6-) Your DirectX Version May Be Insufficient

Unfortunately, if your video card does not have DirectX version 12_0 or higher, it will unfortunately notbeable to uninstall Elden Ring gameand will cause you to encounter variousproblems suchasblack screen. If your video card's DirectX version is 12_0andaboveand you continue to encounter suchaproblem, it maybe due to errors in the game. For this, you can get informationby following the social mediaannouncements of Elden Ring developers.

7-) Install EAC Software

We can fix thisproblemby installing Easy Anti-Cheat software in Elden Ring game.

  • Open the Steamprogram.
  • Open the Library menu.
  • Right click on the Elden Ring game on the leftand open the Properties tab.
  • Open the Local Files menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
  • Click on the Browsebutton in the Local Files We've Encountered menu. This will transfer you to the file directory of the Elden Ring game.
  • Open the "EasyAntiCheat" folder in the folder we encountered.
  • Open theprogram "EasyAntiCheat_setup.exe" on the screen that opens.
  • Select Elden Ring game on the screen that opensand click the "Install Easy Anti-Cheat"button.
  • After the installation is complete, click the "Finish"button to finish theprocess.

If it didn't workafter thisprocess, delete Easy Anti-Cheatand reinstall it. For this;

  • Access the folder "C:\Program Files (x86)\EasyAntiCheat".
  • Open theprogram "EasyAntiCheat.exe" located in the folder.
  • Select Elden Ring game in the openedprogramand uninstall itbypressing "Uninstall" optionat thebottom left.

After thisprocess, you can try theabove installationprocessagain.