Red Dead Redemption 2: How to fix ERR_GFX_STATE crashes | PC Bug Guide

The error is related to Vulkan API - an alternative graphics API. If you are using DirectX 12, you are probably not experiencing this problem. The easiest solution is to go to the settings and select DirectX 12. You can go back later, but this is the easiest solution. Below, I'll cover some other workarounds that you can use if you want to continue using the Vulkan API.

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How to Repair Err_GFX_STATE Collapses |

Switch from Vulkan to DirectX 12

In the graphics settings menu, switch to DirectX 12 instead of Vulkan renderer. It might not be compatible with your graphics card, so you may get more stuttering / slowing down while gaming. If you want to keep using Vulkan, you can try other tricks.

• This crash seems to only occur while loading. Switch to DirectX 12, upload your file, and then switch back to Vulkan to continue using it.

Add a launch parameter

On Steam or via the launcher shortcut, right click on the game title and select "Properties' - under (Launch settings), enter the following:

Exit and launch the game with Vulkan still running. This is Rockstar's current (temporary) solution to the problem, and it would work. But there are other fixes you can try if it doesn't.

Delete SGA files

For this fix you will need to go to the installation folder and navigate to the (Settings) and delete all files starting with "SGA" in the title. This seems to fix what is causing these crashes.

Navigate here to find the (Settings) folder:

1. Go to: Documents / Rockstar Games / Red Dead Redemption 2 / Settings
2. Delete all files starting with "SGA"

Change settings in the Nvidia control panel

If Vulkan causes your game to launch in borderless windowed mode instead of full screen, you can try this fix.

1. Right click and select (Nvidia Control Panel)
2. Go to (Change Resolution) on the left tab.
3. Select a resolution lower than your native resolution. Click on apply.
4. Then select your native resolution again. Click on apply.

Anything less than 1920 × 1080 should work.