Remnant 2 Low-level Fatal Error [FIXED]

Several players have been encountering the pesky Remnant 2 low-level fatal error. You might also get the “An Unreal Process Has Crashed” error message. This causes Remnant 2 to crash as soon as you launch it. Occasionally, you might be able to stay in the game for a few minutes before the inevitable crash. Some players have reported experiencing the issue specifically after defeating the first boss. Regardless, the low-level fatal error is highly frustrating because it prevents you from playing Remnant 2 entirely.

If you are using the Epic Games Store to play Remnant 2, the pop-up error window reads the following: “An Unreal Process Has Crashed. LowLevelFatalError [File: Unknown] [Line: 354].”

Steam users may see something similar to “LowLevelFatalError [File: Unknown] [Line:198] Unreal Engine is exiting due to D3D device being lost. (Error: 0x887A0005 ‘REMOVED’)”

What Causes The Remnant 2 Low-Level Fatal Error?

Many different things lead to the low-level fatal error or the “Unreal process has crashed” error. Here are some of the causes:

• Your PC does not meet the minimum required hardware to play Remnant 2.
• Your antivirus software is stopping Remnant 2 from launching.
• Your game files or cache is corrupted, causing Remnant 2 not to operate as intended.
• You lack the proper permissions that allow you to launch Remnant 2.
• Some in-game overlays or notifications can conflict with Remnant 2 and make it crash.
• Outdated GPU drivers also contribute to the “Unreal process has crashed” error.

Before trying anything else, you must make sure that your PC is capable of running Remnant 2.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

These are the bare minimum hardware requirements that allow you to play Remnant 2 from low to medium graphic settings:

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 590
CPU: Intel Core i5-7600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 10

Recommended Hardware Requirements

With this hardware, you can play Remnant 2 comfortably on high graphic settings:

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
CPU: Intel i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 10

How To Fix Low-Level Fatal Error

You can use several methods to fix the “Unreal Process has crashed” or low-level fatal errors. Though, it can be a bit difficult to know what exact method will work for you. This is because there are simply too many factors contributing to this error. In this case, you should keep trying every single solution mentioned below until you fix the error.

Use Maximum Performance For The Power Management Mode

Originally mentioned in a Remnant 2 Discord server, this method successfully resolved the low-level fatal error for many players. You simply have to switch the Power Management Mode in your NVIDIA control panel settings to Prefer Maximum Performance. Though, this solution is specifically for NVIDIA users. Players with AMD GPUs can try out the more effective solutions mentioned below.

Here’s how you can change your power management mode to prefer maximum performance:

1. Right-click on your desktop and open the NVIDIA control panel.
2. Make sure you are in the “Manage 3D Settings” section. Here, switch to the Program Settings tab.
3. Under “Select a program to Customize.” select Remnant 2 and click Add.
4. From the list of options, scroll down until you find the Power Management mode.
5. Switch it to Prefer Maximum Performance and save your settings.

Disable Antivirus Software

Your antivirus software indeed keeps you safe from malicious threats or viruses spread across the internet. But it can also negatively affect applications on your system. This happens because the antivirus software mistakes credible applications as potential threats to your PC. This can include Remnant 2 or the launcher you use to play it. To verify this, disable your antivirus software.

Here’s how you can disable Windows Firewall Defender:

1. Press the Windows icon on your keyboard to open the start menu. Now click on the gear icon and access Windows settings.
2. Now click on the Update & Security section and go to Windows Security.
3. Here, locate Firewall & Network Protection and click on it. This will open a new window.
4. You can now see three different firewall options in this window. These options are Domain Network, Private Network, and Public Network.
5. Disable all three of them to turn off the Windows Firewall Defender.

Similarly, turn off any other 3rd-party antivirus software you might have on your PC. Once done, launch Remnant 2 and see if the low-level fatal error persists. If it does, then the antivirus software is not interfering with Remnant 2. Though, if you can solve the problem by disabling your antivirus, you have found your culprit. You should now proceed to whitelist Remnant 2 and its launcher in your antivirus software.

This step is crucial because you should not keep your antivirus disabled for too long. Doing so will leave you open to all sorts of malicious viruses spread throughout the internet. Here’s how you can whitelist Remnant 2 in Windows Firewall Defender:

1. Perform the previous two steps and reach Windows Security.
2. Now click on Virus & Threat Protection to open another window.
3. Here, locate Virus & Threat Protection again and click on Manage Settings.
4. Keep scrolling until you find the Exclusions section.
5. Verify that you have admin privileges. Now click the Add an Exclusion option.
6. You should now add Remnant 2 and its launcher here, whether Steam or Epic Games.

Verify & Repair Remnant 2’s Files

Your game files can sometimes get corrupted due to several factors. These files are highly crucial when it comes to ensuring the smooth operation of your application. Fortunately, both Steam and the Epic Games Store have a quick way to replace these corrupted files with new ones. Follow these steps to learn how to verify and repair files.

Steam:

1. Open Steam and navigate to your game library.
2. From the list of games, find Remnant 2 and right-click it. This will open an options menu.
3. Here, click on properties. Once in, switch to the Installed Files section.
4. Now click Verify the integrity of game files.
5. Steam will now automatically search and replace any missing or corrupted game files.

Epic Games Store:

1. Launch your Epic Games Store and enter the game library.
2. Find Remnant 2 from the list of games and click on the three vertical dots next to it.
3. Now click on Manage. This will open a small settings window.
4. Here, click VERIFY to fix any corrupted or missing game files.

Turn Off GPU Overclocking

Sometimes, a low-level fatal error can occur because of your GPU timing out. If your GPU does not respond for a while, Windows will eventually shut it down. This can cause Remnant 2 to crash and give the “Unreal Process has crashed” or low-level fatal error. Not just overclocking but an undervolted GPU can also lead to this. To fix the problem, return your GPU to its default state and see if you encounter the Remnant 2 error. In case the error persists, move on to the next solution.

Disable Link State Power Management

If your error message accompanies something similar to Out of VRAM, then the culprit behind your problem is most likely the “Link State Power Manage” option in Windows. You should disable this option and launch Remnant 2 to see if the issue is resolved. Here’s how to do it:

1. Press the Windows icon on your keyboard to open the start menu.
2. Now type Control Panel in the search bar and click on the result.
3. Inside the control panel, click Hardware and Sound. Now select Power Options.
4. Locate the selected power plan and click Change Plan Settings. Now click Change advanced power settings.
5. In the new pop-up window, scroll down until you find the PCI Express option. Expand it to find the Link State Power Management settings.
6. By default, it is set to Moderate power savings. Change this option to off and save your settings by clicking on Apply.

Disable Third-Party In-Game Overlays

A lot of third-party in-game overlays can unnecessarily put a lot of burden on your PC. Not only that, NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience overlay specifically can cause the low-level fatal error in Remnant 2. The best choice would be to disable any unnecessary third-party overlay or notification. You will save a lot of processing power for your PC and also eliminate possible conflicts with specific applications.

The most commonly used application overlays among gamers include Discord, NVIDIA/AMD, Steam, and the Xbox Game Bar. These applications have in-game overlays that are enabled by default, which can use up your PC’s power without your knowledge. Here’s how to disable them:

GeForce Experience

1. Click the Windows icon on your taskbar to open the start menu.
2. In the search bar, write GeForce Experience and select the result.
3. Now access the settings by clicking on the gear icon located near your profile. Verify that you are in the general section.
4. Scroll down until you find IN-GAME OVERLAY. Once found, turn it off.

Steam

1. Open Steam and click on the Steam option located at the top left side of your screen.
2. This will open a dropdown menu. Select Settings from the list of options.
3. Now navigate to the “In Game” section. 
4. Here, toggle the switch to off for “Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.”

Xbox Game Bar

1. Open the start menu by clicking on the Windows icon found in your taskbar.
2. Here, click the gear icon to open the Windows settings. 
3. Open the Gaming section and verify that you are in the Xbox Game Bar. 
4. Now toggle the switch to Off.

Lower Remnant 2’s Graphic Settings

If nothing has worked for you so far, you should try playing on lower graphic settings. At this point, the likely culprit is your system’s inability to handle the unreal engine or Remnant 2 itself. However, instead of simply lowering all the settings, you can follow our Remnant 2 best settings guide for optimized settings. Doing so will take off much of the load from your system and allow you to run Remnant 2 smoothly. 

Did You Fix The Remnant 2 Low-Level Fatal Error?

There you have it, all of the most effective methods of resolving Remnant 2’s low-level fatal error. These errors have been especially prevalent in Remnant 2, with most of the player base experiencing some optimization issues. Though, these issues do not necessarily mean that Remnant 2 itself is poorly optimized. They generally stem from specific conflicts with settings or certain applications. Regardless, you can now enjoy Remnant 2 without any of these pesky errors.

Check out our further coverage of Remnant 2 error-fix guides:

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• Remnant 2 Crashing Issue