How to fix common Stellaris bugs on PC

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Stellaris is a spectacular space-exploration game. As a player, you’llexplore the Universe, discover, interact and learn more about the species you will encounter. The game challenges you to forge your galactic empire, colonize remote planets and subdue alien civilizations.

Unfortunately, Stellaris is sometimes affected by various technical issues, limiting the gaming experience. In this article, we’re going to show you how to fix the most common Stellaris issues reported by players.

How to fix frequent Stellaris bugs

1. Stuttering

Install the latest game patch and disable your gamepad. Gamepads seem to cause stuttering problems for some players. Also, verify your game cache:

2. Stellaris crashes

3. Re-run Redistributables

Perform this action even if you have DirectX installed. Run the following files and then restart your computer:

4. Stellaris won’t start/ launch

If this happens after you’ve changed some video settings, go to My DocumentsParadox InteractiveStellarissettings.txt and just delete this file. The game will then create a clean video settings file.

2. Disable any user made mods

Verify the game cache: right click Stellaris in Steam > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game cache”
Install the latest video card drivers and then restart your computer. Follow the links below to download and install a specific driver:

5. Low FPS issues

6. Not getting any achievements

You must play in Ironman Mode to get achievements. This requires you to log on Steam and have Steam Cloud enabled.

If you’ve encountered other issues, check outthis forum threadfor more information.

How to fix common Stellaris bugs on PC#

How to fix frequent Stellaris bugs#

1. Stuttering#

2. Stellaris crashes#

3. Re-run Redistributables#

4. Stellaris won’t start/ launch#

5. Low FPS issues#

6. Not getting any achievements#