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How to Run Biomutant on Windows 11 Without Issues
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Released in 2021,Biomutantis an action RPG video game that was developed by Experiment 101, a Swedish gaming developer, and published by THQ Nordic.
It’s set in a post-apocalyptic world where players can explore vast underground areas and miniature galaxies. Players can customize their characters by adding bionic body parts and you can even mutate your body for new abilities; hence the nameBiomutant.
The game is available on console and Steam, and it has seen a moderate level of success. However, not long after the release of the game, players started to complain that the game crashes while playing, especially on Windows 11.
For whatever reason, the problems increased when players upgraded their computers to Windows 11.
What issues does Biomutant have and why?
According to gamers across the internet, some of the more common issues include the game randomly crashing, freezing, the audio disappearing, or blurry visuals.
And these are issues that plague both PC players and console gamers equally. By and large, the problems seem minimal on Windows 10 and exasperated on Windows 11.
It’s still unknown whether or notBiomutantcan even properly run on Windows 11. It probably could just be how intense the game is on CPUs.
It’s a well-optimized title, but the game still requires a lot of resources from your computer. It must be mentioned that if any of these solutions ultimately do not work, then you’ll have to downgrade back to Windows 10.
This guide will show you how to runBiomutanton Windows 11. Unfortunately for console gamers, they’re out of luck.
They’ll have to wait until the developer rolls out a patch to fix the crashing problems affectingBiomutant.Windows 11 solutions are luckily straightforward to understand.
How do I solve my Biomutant problem on Windows 11?
1. Check the game file integrity
2. Change overlay settings
3. Install the latest graphics drivers
Another option is to set up an automated driver updater such asOutbyte Driver Updater. This tool is light, easy to use, and requires little to no effort on your part.
You can either pick specific drivers you want it to check, or let it take care of all of them, in bulk. It will automatically install new versions whenever they become available.
4. Run Biomutant as high priority
5. Limiting down to 30 Frames-per-second
6. Installing Visual C++ Redistributable
7. Reverting back to Windows 10
Are there other things I should know about Steam?
Earlier, it was stated that one of the solutions to solvingBiomutantproblems was to downgrade back to Windows 10. If you decide to do this, it’s recommended that you learn how to fix FPS issues that plague the game on Windows 10.
The solutions for fixing this issue are similar to those in the earlier guide, however, the menus are different and it would be helpful to see how it differs.
There have also been issues withcertain titles not launching in Steam. The problems include error code 80, executables missing, launching loops, or simply the game not appearing. To fix games not launching, you may have to move your games to a different location on your computer, delete certain files, or adjust your antivirus (a common problem).
It’s also recommended that you learnhow to use Steam Common Redistributables, which are a way to include necessary features a game may require.
You see, certain require features like DirectX to function properly, and for the most part, developers include these missing parts. But if you feel the need to changes things yourself, then it’s a good idea to learn about Steam Common Redistributables.
Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions on other Windows 11 apps. Also, leave comments about guides that you’d like to see or information on other Windows 11 features or guides like this.
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Cesar Cadenas
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Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
