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Red Dead Redemption 2 – Black Screen Issues on Windows – Fix

Red Dead Redemption 2 - Black Screen Issues on Windows - Fix

See a black screen when playing Red Dead Redemption 2? Although this is an annoying issue, you’re not the only person to experience it. And more importantly, this is fixable.

 

 

Fix 1: Switch out of your game, then switch back in

This is the first thing you should try when you have a black screen issue on Red Dead Redemption 2. To do this:

 

  • When your game is running, press the Alt and Tab keys on your keyboard at the same time to switch out of the game.

 

  • Press the Alt and Tab keys on your keyboard at the same time to switch back into your game.

 

If this works for you, you won’t see the black screen. But if the issue persists, don’t worry. There are still other fixes for you to try.

 

 

Fix 2: Switch to the windowed mode, then switch back to the full-screen mode

Some temporary graphics settings issue usually causes a black screen. And this can usually be fixed by switching between the windowed and full-screen mode. To do so:

 

  • When your game is running, press the Alt and Enter keys on your keyboard at the same time to go to the windowed mode.

 

  • Press the Alt and Enter keys on your keyboard at the same time to switch back to the full-screen view.

 

This should fix your black screen issue. But if not, then you should try the following fix below.

 

 

Fix 3: Update Video Card Drivers

  • Press Windows + R.

 

  • Type “DxDiag” and click OK.

 

  • After the DirectX Diagnostic Tool loads, select the Display tab.

 

  • The video card’s name and manufacturer are listed in the Device section. The current driver version is listed in the Driver section.

 

  • Visit the driver manufacturer’s website to obtain the most up-to-date driver. Contact the driver manufacturer for assistance with updating the driver. If the computer is under warranty, contact the computer manufacturer.

 

AMD Drivers

 

Nvidia Drivers

 

Intel Drivers

 

 

Fix 4: Reinstall your game

If the fixes above don’t work for you, you should try reinstalling Red Dead Redemption 2. To do so:

 

  • On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run box.

 

  • Type appwiz.cpl, then press Enter on your keyboard.

 

  • Delete Red Dead Redemption 2 (right-click this game in the list and select Uninstall).

 

  • Download the game from where you purchased it.

 

  • Try playing Red Dead Redemption 2 and see if this fixes your black screen issue.

 

Hopefully, one of the fixes above has helped your fix your black screen issue. If you have any questions or suggestions, you’re more than welcome to leave us a comment below.

 

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Console Commands & Cheats

 

  • Falagar

    He is the founder and editor of Magic Game World. He loved gaming from the moment he got a PlayStation 1 with Gran Turismo on his 7th birthday.

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Loke
Loke
December 30, 2020 14:55

I still have a black screen when i try to load up rd2 and ive tried litterly everything uninstalled it twice

Jag
Jag
March 16, 2021 19:10
Reply to  Loke

Any luck getting out of the black screen?

jonathan mckenzie
jonathan mckenzie
May 14, 2021 21:06

game goes right to black screen build number dissapears when the 2nd paragraph is done

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