WWE 2K24 is the latest wrestling game from the WWE series to hit stores. This is a game that is compatible with most platforms if not all and is relatively bug-free. It also brings back a huge roster of characters famous in the WWE franchise. It includes characters that we have come to love from previous games as well as some new game modes. Well, since the game is playable on the Steam Deck, many have tried their hands on it. However, as per various reports, it seems that the game is crashing on the Steam Deck. Well, if you too are encountering a similar issue, here’s how you can fix it.
The Steam Deck is one of the best devices for this game. Not only does it have the familiar controller layout that this game prefers, but it also has the portability that you want for a game like this. On the Steam Deck, you can play WWE on the bus, in the car, or even dock it and play on the TV. This opens up so many possibilities for gamers but the crashes are a huge cause for concern. Well, we have shared a bunch of potential workarounds to fix this issue. So, give them a try.
WWE 2K24 Steam Deck Black Screen issue: How to fix it?
WWE 2K24 is playable but not officially supported on the Steam Deck. This is a significant caveat since it essentially means the developers won’t provide any official patch to fix the crashing issue of the game on the Steam Deck. While that is disheartening, it is by no means the only way to solve this issue. There are a host of workarounds and methods the community has come up with to solve this issue. We have shared some of them:
1). Restart the Deck
The first and easiest step is to restart the Deck. This will clear any software conflict that might be causing the black screen’s occurrence during the game’s start. To do this, hold the power button down for 10 or more seconds.
2). Lower the settings
If you are able to load into the game and access the main menu, try lowering the in-game settings and seeing if this solves the issue. Many times, the settings are too high for the device to render, causing this issue and crashing the game. Lowering the in-game settings will help directly tackle this issue. Also, some players have suggested turning off Superstar HUD and Shader settings, so make sure to disable them.
3). Use Proton Experimental or 9
Using Proton Experimental can also fix this issue. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open Steam, and head over to Library. There, look for the Settings icon on the WWE 2K24 page and select it.
- Click on Properties. From here, navigate to the Compatibility tab.
- In this tab, you will find the Force Proton Use option. Enable it, and then select the drop-down menu to tap on ‘Proton Experimental’ or select Proton 9. After this, save the changes, and launch the game.
This will run the game using Proton Experimental the next time you launch it. Since players have reported that this solves the issue, you should try it as well.
4). Install game on Steam Deck’s internal storage
If the game is installed on a MicroSD card that is connected to your Steam Deck, we suggest that you reinstall it on your Deck’s internal storage for better compatibility.
5). Reinstall the game
There could be corrupt files in the game’s installation. To get rid of this and to clear all local game cache, we recommend reinstalling the game entirely. Restart the device post-reinstallation before you try running the game to make sure there are no software conflicts.
Well, these are all the workarounds worth trying to fix the WWE 2K24 black screen issue on Steam Deck. If you find this guide helpful and want to read more such content, make sure to visit Android Gram daily.
