Fix Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Crashing Issue

If you want to enjoy the modern-day pirate adventure online game, then Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is here. You can play this latest action adventure game on your PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, or PC. Unfortunately, a lot of players are experiencing crashing issues while accessing the game. According to reports, players are playing the game and all of a sudden, it closes with no errors. If you are also encountering the same crashing issue, then this guide will walk you through all possible solutions to resolve it.

Fixing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Crashing Issue

There are multiple workarounds you can try to fix the crashing issue in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

1. Turning Off DLSS

DLSS or Deep Learning Super Sampling is an AI-based upscaling technology from NVIDIA. Some players say when they enable DLSS, the game starts crashing so simply turn it off and check if the game runs smoothly without the crashing issues. Here is how you can turn it off.

1. Go to in-game settings
2. Go to Graphics Settings >> DLSS Option >> Set DLSS Off
3. Once done, save the settings and relaunch the game.

2. Uninstalling Nvidia App

Some other players report that the new Nvidia App is the main culprit as it causes compatibility issues while running the game. Try uninstalling the app and check if the problem is fixed. Follow the below steps:

1. Go to installed programs on your PC
2. Find “NVIDIA App” and right-click on it
3. Select Uninstall
4. Follow the on-screen instructions
5. After uninstalling, reboot your PC and relaunch the game.

3. Revert to Older Nvidia Drivers

Some players found that newer versions of the Nvidia drivers are causing crashing issues in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. So, try rolling back to an older version such as 566.36 to resolve the issue. Here is how you can do it:

1. Press Win + X and select Device Manager
2. Expand “Display adapters” and right-click your Nvidia GPU
3. Select “Properties” and go to the “Driver” tab
4. Click on “Roll Back Driver” and follow the prompts. If this option is unavailable, you can manually download and install the older driver
5. At last, reboot your PC and relaunch the game.

Manually install an older driver:

1. Go to the Nvidia’s official website (Nvidia Drivers Download)
2. Enter your GPU model and select an older driver version (e.g., 566.36)
3. Download and install the driver
4. Restart your PC and relaunch the game.

4. Cap FPS to 60 or 120

If you are still struggling to fix the issue, try capping FPS to 60 or 120. If you have no idea how to do it, follow the below steps:

1. Launch the Game
2. Go to Settings >> Graphics
3. Find “Frame Rate Limit” or “Max FPS”
4. Set the value to either 60 FPS or 120 FPS
5. Apply changes and relaunch the game.

5. Update Graphics Drivers

It is crucial to have updated graphics drivers to enjoy the optimal gaming experience. If it is outdated, you might encounter crashing issues while playing online games including Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. To update them, go to the official website of the manufacturer of your graphics drivers to get the latest GPU.

6. Delete nvngx_dlssg.dll File

Some players report that the game runs smoothly after deleting the nvngx_dlssg.dll file which is related to Nvidia’s Frame Generation technology. So, give this method a try.

1. Go to the folder where the game is installed on your PC. If you are using Steam, right-click on the game in your library, select Properties >> Installed Files >> Browse Local Files.
2. Find the nvngx_dlssg.dll file (You will find this specific file in the main directory of the game)
3. Right-click the file and choose “Delete”
4. After deleting, reboot your PC and relaunch the game.

7. Use Fullscreen Mode, Turn Off V-Sync, and Limit FPS to 60

Sometimes, V-Sync can cause performance-related issues or stuttering. Running the game in fullscreen mode without V-Sync can also help to improve stability while playing the game.

1. Go to Settings in the game
2. Then, go to Graphics and change Display Mode to “Fullscreen”
3. Turn Off (Disable) V-Sync
4. Set “Max FPS” to 60
5. Save settings and relaunch the game.

8. Disable Frame Generation

Some players have managed to resolve the crashing issue by disabling frame generation. For your information, Frame Generation is one of the features of Nvidia that can sometimes cause crashes in certain online games. Turning it off might help to resolve the crashing issue.

1. Go to in-game Settings
2. Then, go to Settings >> Graphics or Advanced Graphics
3. Find “Frame Generation” 
4. Set it to “Off” or “Disabled”
5. Once done, apply settings and relaunch the game.

9. Disable FSR (For AMD Users)

FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) is AMD’s upscaling technology. Some players with AMD GPUs reported that turning it off helped to fix the crashing issue. Here is how you can do it:

1. Open the Game and go to Graphics Settings
2. Find “FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)”
3. Set it to “Off”
4. Once done, apply settings and relaunch the game.

10. Wait for the Patch

If none of the above workarounds help to fix the issue, then the main issue is in the game itself, and in that case, you will need to wait for the patch from the developers to fix the crashing issue.

That’s all for this guide on how to fix Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii crashing issue.