Fix Doom: The Dark Ages Bugsplat Error

The Premium Edition of the latest first-person shooter game, Doom: The Dark Ages, is out now. The game will be launching on May 15, but if you have pre-ordered the game, you can access it now on your PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. However, many reports are coming in where players are receiving a pesky “Bugsplat” error. In this comprehensive guide, we have covered all possible solutions to fix this error so that you can get into the game in no time.

How to Fix Doom: The Dark Ages Bugsplat Error

According to a lot of reports, players who bought the premium edition of this game are receiving a “Bugsplat” error every time they attempt to open the game. Thankfully, here we are going to reveal all possible solutions to fix it.

1. Disable Integrated Graphics

This is one of the safest and quickest ways to disable your integrated graphics without getting into the BIOS on your PC. Windows Device Manager allows you to manage all hardware components, including your GPUs. Here is how you can do it:

1. Press the Win + X keys on your keyboard and select Device Manager
2. Now, expand the Display adapters section
3. Here you will see both options like Dedicated GPU and your Integrated GPU.
4. Right-click on the integrated graphics and select Disable device.
5. Once done, close the window, restart your PC once, and relaunch the game.

2. Repair Game Files

Any missing or corrupted game files can also be the root cause why you are seeing the Bugsplat error. Here is how you can repair such game files on your PC through Steam. Go to Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Properties >> Local File >> Verify integrity of game files.

Once the scanning process is done, relaunch the game.

3. Running the Game as Administrator

Sometimes launchers on your PC can interfere with the smooth function of the game. So, try running the game as an administrator to fix this error. Follow the steps below to do that:

1. Open the folder where Doom: The Dark Ages is installed
2. Find out the executable (.exe) file of the game
3. Right-click the file and select Properties
4. Go to the Compatibility tab.
5. Check the box Run this program as an administrator
6. Click Apply, then Ok
7. Now, you should be able to run the game without any errors.

4. Updating Drivers 

Outdated or corrupted GPU drivers are a common cause of game crashes. When you do a clean installation of the game, it will remove the older crashed files and provide the ultimate performance. Here is how you can update it on your NVIDIA or AMD drivers.

For NVIDIA:

1. Go to the NVIDIA Driver Download page.=
2. Download the latest Game Ready Driver for your GPU
3. During installation, choose Custom (Advanced) instead of Express
4. Check the box for Perform a clean installation
5. Follow the prompts to complete the installation and reboot your PC.

For AMD:

1. Visit the AMD Drivers and Support page
2. Download the latest driver for your GPU model
3. Use the AMD Cleanup Utility to remove existing drivers
4. Install the new driver and restart your PC.

5. Delete or Reset Graphics Config File

If that doesn’t work too, one of the players suggests deleting or resetting the graphics config file. You can do this manually in the game’s config files from 

That’s all you can try fixing Doom: The Dark Ages Bugsplat error.