Alchemy Factory Keeps Crashing Fix Guide
Recent updates made Alchemy Factory unstable for a lot of players. Crashes every 5 to 10 minutes, Unreal Engine errors, and saves triggering crashes are now common. This guide covers what is actually happening and what you can do right now to reduce crashes until a patch lands.
What Is Causing The Crashes Right Now
The crashes started after the latest update and are affecting many systems. Intel and AMD, high end GPUs, low end rigs, it does not matter much. The common thread is the update itself.
The most reported error is an Unreal Engine access violation. That usually points to memory handling or save state issues, not bad hardware.
Developers have already confirmed they received thousands of crash reports and are actively investigating.
How To Reduce Crashes Immediately
These steps will not magically fix everything, but they have helped some players stabilize the game enough to keep playing.
Turn off Auto Save in the settings menu
Manually save often, especially before large builds
Avoid massive blueprint pastes for now
Limit rapid build and delete loops
Restart the game every 30 to 60 minutes
Auto Save is a big trigger for many players. Some still crash with it off, but a lot report fewer crashes once it is disabled seems to be the case.
Why Auto Save Seems To Be A Trigger
Many crashes happen exactly when the game tries to save. Players report crashes during Auto Save ticks, long Unreal splash screens, and stutters before a crash.
This strongly suggests the update introduced a save system bug. That explains why Co Op feels even worse, since saving and syncing happen more often.
Until the devs patch it, saving less often reduces how often the bug can fire.
What Does Not Fix The Issue
These have been tested by players and do not consistently help.
Updating GPU drivers
Reinstalling the game
Verifying game files
Turning graphics settings down
Disabling Auto Save alone, for everyone
This is not a performance issue and not a PC specific setup problem. If it was, crashes would not be this widespread.
What You Should Do To Help Get It Fixed Faster
The developers specifically asked for crash reports. Sending them actually matters here.
Submit the crash report when prompted
Include the LoginId shown in the crash window
Mention if the crash happened during saving
Note if it was single player or Co Op
More reports mean faster isolation of the bug.
When A Real Fix Is Coming
There is no confirmed timeline yet. The dev team acknowledged the issue publicly and is working on it.
Given the volume of reports, this is likely a hotfix priority, not a long term roadmap item.
Until then, play cautiously and save manually.
Final Blurb
Right now, Alchemy Factory crashing is an update problem, not something you broke. Disabling Auto Save and slowing down big factory changes can help reduce crashes, but the real fix needs to come from the devs. Keep your reports flowing and your manual saves closer than your coffee mug.
FAQ
Does Alchemy Factory crashing affect everyone
Not everyone, but a very large number of players across different hardware setups are affected since the update.
Is Auto Save the confirmed cause
It is a major trigger for many players, but not the only cause. Turning it off helps some, not all.
Can I fix this permanently myself
No. This needs a developer patch. All current steps are temporary workarounds.
Is Co Op more unstable than solo
Yes. Co Op saves and syncs more often, which increases crash frequency.
Should I stop playing until it is fixed
If crashes are constant, waiting may save frustration. If crashes are rare after workarounds, manual saving makes it playable for some.
