Needs Info Game freezes my entire pc

[GamerGirlDK]

Information​

I have verifed my game files (Steam only)​

Yes

I have disabled all mods​

Yes

I am running the latest game update​

Yes

Required​

Summary​

Game freezes my entire pc

Description​

The game freezes my entire pc. With or without mods. Sometimes after 10 min sometimes after a few hours of play. I have to push the power button to turn of my pc

Steps to reproduce​

Its random when it happens

Game Version​

1.16.0.2

Platform​

Windows

Additional Information​

Affected Feature​

• Crashes

Save Game​

Other Attachments​

 

[A Sentient Potato]

Hello there! This issue sounds like it could be related to the issue mentioned in this forum post:

Regarding Crashes on Windows 11's 24H2 Update

Hello everyone, Since the 24H2 Windows 11 update, some players have reported an issue where the entire computer freezes up either when starting Crusader Kings III, or during gameplay. We are working hard to find a solution to the issue but due...

forum.paradoxplaza.com

Could you please try the suggested workaround of changing your renderer to Vulkan, and then send an update here if it worked or not so we can continue the investigation?

 

[gazette2]

same here. and after 1.16.1 update, it has gotten even worse.

 

[The Terrorist]

Same here. Never had this issue before 1.16.1 update.

 

[Polished knight]

Heyo, If you're experiencing the crash, please try to run the game on Vulkan renderer and see if it still occurs.
Take care!

 

[gazette2]

Heyo, If you're experiencing the crash, please try to run the game on Vulkan renderer and see if it still occurs.
Take care!

After switching to Vulkan and setting HMBAllocationPolicy to 0, I’ve run the game for about 6 hours and haven’t experienced any freezing issues so far. I’ll keep testing it further, and if the problem comes back, I’ll reply here