CTD when starting a new regular game

[MadlockUK]

Integrity​

I have verified my game files (on Steam)​

Yes

I have disabled all mods​

Yes

Required​

Summary​

CTD when starting a new regular game

Description​

When I start up a new game, it crashes upon trying to load the map. It seems to be okay after I reverify the game (sometimes), but if I then go back and start a new session, it continues to CTD.

Edit: Seems to happen with every start option now, and I've tried rebooting/reverifying. No joy. However, it will start a saved game . . .

Steps to reproduce​

1) Start up the game via 'Play' on start up window
2) Select 'New Game'
3) Select sandbox Start game option

Game Version​

1.7.1

OS​

Windows

Additional​

Bug Type​

Crash to Desktop

Save Game​

View attachment victoria3_20240628_133210.zip

Attachments​

View attachment victoria3_20240628_133210.zipView attachment DxDiag.txt

Player Pain​

10

 

[PDX_Sosanna]

Hi! Since you're running Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900K - you are likely affected by the Intel stability issue described here

Intel investigating games crashing on 13th and 14th Gen Core i9 processors

It’s not yet clear what the root cause of the crashes is.

www.theverge.com

Since it's a hardware issue, we can't do much about it other than sharing workarounds from these 2 threads

Intel support - community.intel.com/t5/Processors/i9-13900K-very-frequent-crashes-Windows-11-with-apps-games-and/m-p/1528263#M65555

Our forums -

Victoria 3 | 12th/13th/14th Generation Intel Processors

Hello all! An update, 12th and 13th Generation Intel Processors are related to a Crash to Desktop (CTD) happening frequently, this is related to architecture changes by Intel and specifically E-cores. We are working with Intel to address these...

forum.paradoxplaza.com

Hopefully these will help you solve the CPU issue!

 

[MadlockUK]

Hi! Since you're running Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900K - you are likely affected by the Intel stability issue described here

Intel investigating games crashing on 13th and 14th Gen Core i9 processors

It’s not yet clear what the root cause of the crashes is.

www.theverge.com

Since it's a hardware issue, we can't do much about it other than sharing workarounds from these 2 threads

Intel support - community.intel.com/t5/Processors/i9-13900K-very-frequent-crashes-Windows-11-with-apps-games-and/m-p/1528263#M65555

Our forums -

Victoria 3 | 12th/13th/14th Generation Intel Processors

Hello all! An update, 12th and 13th Generation Intel Processors are related to a Crash to Desktop (CTD) happening frequently, this is related to architecture changes by Intel and specifically E-cores. We are working with Intel to address these...

forum.paradoxplaza.com

Hopefully these will help you solve the CPU issue!

Hi Sosana,

It was working until 1.7.1 came in though? I had this before and did all the workarounds. This seems new as it can even run at 5x which it couldn't before.

As for my other efforts, reinstalling it every time I want to start a new session seems to work . . .

Edit: Hit enter too early, sorry!
Edit 2: I've done an AVX2 test for 5 minutes and it passed with relative ease

 

[PDX_Sosanna]

1.7.1 was a hotfix patch and to our knowledge did not contain any changes that could destabilize the game. If it worked on 1.7.0 but doesn't on 1.7.1 it could be a matter of pure luck. While we continue to monitor the backtrace for common crash issues, I'll move the thread to our Technical Support forum as they might be able to offer more assistance.
Best regards!

 

[AndrewT]

I'm pretty sure this is the Intel CPU issue. Please check with Gigabyte for an updated bios. Then please implement the “Intel Default” option in it, if present.

If that's not there or doesn't help, please go through this post in detail.

Victoria 3 | 12th/13th/14th Generation Intel Processors

Hello all! An update, 12th and 13th Generation Intel Processors are related to a Crash to Desktop (CTD) happening frequently, this is related to architecture changes by Intel and specifically E-cores. We are working with Intel to address these...

forum.paradoxplaza.com

Hopefully those steps will help you as they have others. Good luck!

 

[MadlockUK]

I'm pretty sure this is the Intel CPU issue. Please check with Gigabyte for an updated bios. Then please implement the “Intel Default” option in it, if present.

If that's not there or doesn't help, please go through this post in detail.

Victoria 3 | 12th/13th/14th Generation Intel Processors

Hello all! An update, 12th and 13th Generation Intel Processors are related to a Crash to Desktop (CTD) happening frequently, this is related to architecture changes by Intel and specifically E-cores. We are working with Intel to address these...

forum.paradoxplaza.com

Hopefully those steps will help you as they have others. Good luck!

It's just strange cause it only happens when loading the map yet if I load a saved game, it seems happy. It seems to just be the landing window.

Edit: it works if I reinstall the game but not verify game on Steam . . .

 

[MadlockUK]

I'm pretty sure this is the Intel CPU issue. Please check with Gigabyte for an updated bios. Then please implement the “Intel Default” option in it, if present.

If that's not there or doesn't help, please go through this post in detail.

Victoria 3 | 12th/13th/14th Generation Intel Processors

Hello all! An update, 12th and 13th Generation Intel Processors are related to a Crash to Desktop (CTD) happening frequently, this is related to architecture changes by Intel and specifically E-cores. We are working with Intel to address these...

forum.paradoxplaza.com

Hopefully those steps will help you as they have others. Good luck!

Apologies Andrew and Sosanna, I've seen they've released a new BIOS at the start of the month I missed that has that option. It now works, sorry for ever doubting you guys!