How to Fix Freezing Issue in R.E.P.O.
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Some people play R.E.P.O. to steal haunted microwaves. Others do it just to see if their PC can survive the experience. If your game keeps freezing, crashing, or restarting your entire system—yeah, you're not alone. Here's a simple troubleshooting guide to [hopefully] help you keep playing without accidentally launching your computer into orbit.
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Reinstall the Game on a Different Drive
Weirdly, several players said switching R.E.P.O. off their M.2 SSD and onto a regular HDD fixed their crashing. Sounds backwards, but hey, it worked for a few folks.
Lower Your Graphics Settings
Set graphics to low
Turn off post-processing, motion blur, and anti-aliasing
Run the game in full screen
Cap your FPS to 60 (especially if you’re using G-Sync or FreeSync)
Several players said the crashes calmed down once they stopped pushing Ultra settings, even with high-end setups.
Update Your Drivers (Yes, It’s Boring)
Make sure your:
GPU drivers are up to date (NVIDIA or AMD)
Chipset drivers are current
Windows is fully updated
Also check for background apps that might cause issues, like Razer Synapse or Afterburner. Clean boot testing can help narrow it down.
Avoid Fast Inputs and Item Spam
One user crashed when placing a stun trap right after using E. Another just froze while walking. Not ideal. Until it’s patched:
Don’t double-tap keys like you’re playing a rhythm game
Use tools one at a time and wait half a second after each activation
Check Your Power, Not Just Temps
Even if your temps look fine, a weak PSU or motherboard quirk could be behind full system shutdowns.
Full black screen = likely power-related
Freezes with audio loop = maybe RAM or VRMs
Consider running OCCT, HWInfo, or MemTest86 to look for deeper issues.
Install the Correct Unity Runtime + C++ Packages
R.E.P.O. runs on Unity, and may rely on very specific files your system’s missing. Installing this exact Unity version might help: Unity 2022.3.21
This can also repair any mismatched Visual C++ Redistributables behind the scenes.
Bonus Tips and Workarounds
Play in smaller lobbies – Duos seem more stable than 6-player chaos
Disable overlays – Steam, Discord, GeForce overlays can all trigger weird issues
Verify game files – Steam → Properties → Installed Files → “Verify integrity”
Don’t alt-tab too often – Can cause mid-run lockups or screen glitches
Final Blurb
R.E.P.O. is a fun mess, and sometimes it’s more mess than fun. But if you’re crashing, freezing, or watching your whole PC panic after picking up a toaster, you’re not alone—and there are fixes. Move the game. Update the junk. Maybe don’t hit "E" like it owes you money. You’ll get there.
