Cyberpunk 2077 has flatlined
CD Projekt Red Cyberpunk 2077
Severity: CriticalWhat Does This Error Mean?
Flatlined means Cyberpunk 2077 crashed to desktop. This is usually caused by outdated GPU drivers, overclocking instability, or insufficient VRAM. Update drivers and lower graphics settings.
Affected Models
- PC (Steam, GOG, Epic)
Common Causes
- GPU drivers outdated
- GPU overclock unstable
- VRAM exhausted — settings too high for your GPU
- Corrupted game files
- Mod conflict
- Ray tracing on insufficient hardware
How to Fix It
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Update GPU drivers to the latest version.
NVIDIA: geforce.com. AMD: amd.com. Game-ready drivers often fix Cyberpunk-specific crashes.
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Lower graphics settings — especially ray tracing.
Ray tracing is very demanding. Disable it or lower quality. Reduce crowd density and shadow quality.
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Remove GPU overclock.
Reset GPU clocks to stock. Cyberpunk is very sensitive to overclocks. A stable overclock in other games may crash in Cyberpunk.
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Verify game files.
Steam: right-click > Properties > Verify Integrity. GOG: Manage > Verify/Repair.
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Remove mods if using any.
Incompatible mods after game updates cause flatline crashes. Remove all mods and test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum specs for Cyberpunk 2077?
Minimum: GTX 1060 / RX 580, 8GB RAM, SSD recommended. For ray tracing: RTX 3070 or better recommended.
Is Cyberpunk still buggy?
Patch 2.0+ and the Phantom Liberty expansion dramatically improved stability. The game is much more stable than at launch, but crashes can still occur on underpowered hardware.