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Deep Rock Galactic Known Issues, Workarounds and Fixes

Publisher-documented crash isolation, DirectX launch choices, modded-session compatibility and S06.04 Heavy Extraction fix history.

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Heavy Extraction lift-pod positioning

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S06.04 records a lift-pod collision adjustment to prevent players getting stuck, alongside other Heavy Extraction and Pitjaw fixes. This is the official fix history for that specific interaction. [3]

Documented workaround

Crash or startup failure: compare DirectX launch modes

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Ghost Ship’s troubleshooting FAQ recommends comparing DirectX versions for crashes. This is an isolation step, not a diagnosis that every startup crash is a graphics-API fault. [1]

Documented steps

  1. Launch through Steam and choose the DirectX 11 option to compare with a failing DirectX 12 launch. [1]
  2. Use Steam for this comparison: the desktop shortcut uses the normal Play option rather than showing the DirectX-choice popup. [1]
Reported issue

A crash persists after the documented checks

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The publisher asks for an identifiable comment in Unreal Crash Reporter and a copy of the error message. Preserve that detail when reporting a recurring crash; it helps distinguish a reproducible fault from a vague report. [1]

Limits & applicability

  • If the FAQ’s matching workaround fails, use the publisher’s bug-report service or support community rather than treating another player’s hardware fix as confirmed for your PC. [1]
Documented workaround

Joining a modded lobby or an unmodded friend

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Ghost Ship distinguishes mod categories: Approved or Sandbox mod users cannot join an unmodded game. Verified mods are allowed because that category is intended not to change other players’ experience significantly. [2]

Documented steps

  1. When joining a modded server, read the prompt listing its mods and decide whether to download them. [2]
  2. Use the in-game Modding Menu to manage enabled mods when comparing a modded and unmodded session. [2]
Documented workaround

Startup crash after changing configuration

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For a startup crash, the FAQ documents the -regenerateinis launch option. [1]

Documented steps

  1. Open the game’s Steam Properties and add -regenerateinis to Launch Options for the test. [1]

Limits & applicability

  • This resets all options to defaults. Treat it as a settings reset, not a change that preserves your custom configuration. [1]

Sources & verification

Platform and version details belong to the individual issue or guide section. A documented workaround may not resolve every case.

  1. FAQ — Deep Rock Galactic official-supportRetrieved
  2. Modding Support FAQ — Deep Rock Galactic official-supportRetrieved
  3. PATCH NOTES - S06.04 official-newsRetrieved

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