Updates are an integral part of any video game. They not only add new features but also improve the overall gameplay by fixing bugs that can hinder the experience. Bugs are an unfortunate reality that plagues most games, and Lords of the Fallen is no exception. Recently, players have been encountering the “EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0x00000000000001ac” error code while playing the game. In this article, we will provide you with a few tips and tricks that can help you resolve this issue and improve your gaming experience.
The error code can be quite disheartening, as it indicates that certain files are missing. These files could be game files, system files, or even GPU files required by your graphics card. Even popular games like Star Wars Jedi Survivor have encountered this issue in the past. However, there are both basic and advanced solutions that you can try to resolve this issue. So, without any further delay, let’s explore these solutions!
Lords of the Fallen (2023) EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0x00000000000001ac Error: How to fix
Update everything
Let’s start with the most common workarounds. If some files are missing from your end, then the best thing you can do is update your entire system, the game client, your GPU drivers, and the game itself.
- First of all, update your system. Ensuring that you are on the latest version of Windows OS can mitigate the risk of running into this issue to some extent.
- The next thing to update is your GPU drivers. For this, what you should do is visit the Nvidia driver page or AMD driver page and download the latest drivers for your GPU. Install them, and restart your PC after the installation. Now, launch the game and check whether the issue persists.
- Next, update Steam by clicking on the “Steam” option from the top left corner of the Steam client app, then tapping on “Check for Steam Client Updates”.
- After this, update the game by clicking on Library on Steam, then right-click on the game and select Properties. Now, go to the Updates tab and enable the Always Keep This Game Updated option.
- If you are an Epic user, then all you need to do is enter the Library page of the Epic Games launcher and then click on the 3 dots next to the game’s tile. Next, enter the Manage tab. Now just toggle the “Auto-Update” option.
Compatibility
This issue can also occur if you are running Lords of the Fallen on lower-end hardware. We have shared the image featuring the minimum and recommended specifications to run the game, so make sure that your PC meets the given requirements. If not, you will have to upgrade it.
Verify the integrity of game files
If any required game files are missing, then do this to double-check that:
- Open the Library page of Steam or Epic Game Launcher.
- Find LOTF, and if you are on Steam, then right-click on it or tap on the 3 dots in the case of EGL.
- Now, open “Properties” in Steam and “Manage” for EGL. EGL users will see the “Verify Files” option in the Manage tab.
- For players on Steam, go to the “Installed Files” option.
- Tap on “Verify Integrity of Game Files” or “Verify Files” and let the process complete.
This will ensure that there are no major issues with the game files. And if it happens to be the real cause, then this verification will fix the issue for good.
Run it with admin privileges
You can also try to run the game with admin privileges. Doing so might fix the issue for good. Here are the steps:
- Open the game’s installation directory.
- After this, locate the folder and the executable file of the LOTF.
- Right-click on the executable file.
- Tap “Run as Administration”. Now, launch the game, and check whether the issue persists.
Alternatively, you can also try reinstalling the game and trying again. Well, this was our complete guide on how to fix the “EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0x00000000000001a” error in Lords of the Fallen. If you find this guide informative, make sure to follow Android Gram for more. Also read: Lords of the Fallen (2023): How to disable Controller Vibration
