Arkane Austin and Bethesda Softworks have recently released Redfall, an open-world co-op FPS title to hunt down vampires on the island. In this game, you’ll be...
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Last updated on June 2, 2023
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Arkane Austin and Bethesda Softworks have recently released Redfall, an open-world co-op FPS title to hunt down vampires on the island. In this game, you’ll be able to proceed with a squad or solo in this first-person shooter. Though it’s quite a much-awaited title for a while, players aren’t happy with this one due to a lack of improvements, unfinished development, and more. Meanwhile, plenty of players are experiencing the Redfall not enough VRAM error.
So, if you’re also one of the victims to encounter such an error then make sure to follow this troubleshooting guide to resolve it. Well, talking about the not enough VRAM error is one kind of common issue that might appear in plenty of online video games. Whenever your PC graphics doesn’t have enough memory (Video Random Access Memory) left to run the specific program, you might experience such an error. Well, there is nothing to worry about it.
As this particular error prevents players from getting into the game properly, make sure to follow this guide completely to resolve it. Don’t skip any method unless the problem has been fixed. So, without wasting any more time, let’s jump into it.
1. Check the System Requirements
First of all, we should recommend you cross-check the PC specification whether it’s compatible with your game requirements or not. Sometimes conflicts with the PC configuration such as outdated specs or low-end specs might trouble you a lot.
The second approach to resolving the issue is to run the game application file and the Steam client as administrators, which will help bypass user account control (UAC) privilege concerns. To accomplish this, follow these steps:
Right-click on the Redfall application on your PC.
Select Properties, then click on the Compatibility tab.
Check the box next to “Run this program as an administrator.”
Click Apply and select OK to save the changes.
Similarly, ensure that the Steam client is also running with administrative privileges:
Right-click on the Steam application on your PC.
Select Properties, then click on the Compatibility tab.
Check the box next to “Run this program as an administrator.”
Click Apply and select OK to save the changes
3. Update the Graphics Driver
Ensure that your PC’s graphics driver is up to date by following these steps, as outdated or missing drivers can lead to various graphical issues.
Press the Win+X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
Select Device Manager from the list.
Double-click on Display Adapters to expand it.
Right-click on the active dedicated graphics card name.
Click on Update driver.
Choose Search automatically for drivers.
The system will automatically check for available updates.
If an update is available, it will download and install automatically.
Restart your PC to apply the changes.
If no pending updates are found, visit the official website of your graphics card’s manufacturer to search for the latest update manually. Ensure you look for the most recent driver version specific to your graphics card model. If a newer version is available, download and install it on your PC. Use the links below to access the respective websites:
You should also consider adjusting the in-game graphics settings on your PC by following the steps below to ensure there are no configuration issues. It’s possible that your current game settings aren’t optimized for your PC’s specifications. Using lower settings can help prevent various graphical problems such as low VRAM errors or similar issues.
Launch the Redfall game on your PC.
From the main menu, navigate to the Settings or Options menu.
Select Graphics or Video settings.
Lower the settings, such as texture quality, resolution, anti-aliasing, or other graphical options that may be causing performance issues.
Save the changes and restart the game.
By lowering the graphics settings, you can reduce the workload on your GPU, potentially improving overall performance and avoiding crashes or graphical glitches.
If in case, you haven’t updated your Redfall game, make sure to check for the latest updates by following the steps below. An outdated game version will obviously cause several issues with the game launching or connecting to the servers.
Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
Click on Redfall from the left pane.
It’ll automatically search for the available update.
If there is an update available, then click on Update.
You might have to wait for a while until the update completes.
Once done, close the Steam client, and reboot your PC to apply changes.
6. Repair the Game Files
You can also verify and repair the installed game files on the PC by following the steps below to ensure there is no issue with the game files. Sometimes corrupted or missing game files on the system might occur multiple issues with the game launching.
Launch Steam > Click on Library.
Right-click on Redfall from the list of installed games.
Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
Once done, just restart your computer.
7. Disable Background Tasks
Another thing you can do is simply close unnecessary background tasks on your PC to ensure there is no additional consumption of system resources happening in the background whatsoever. To clear out background tasks:
Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open Task Manager.
Click on the Processes tab > Select the task that you want to close.
Once selected, click on End Task.
Make sure to do the steps for each task individually.
Once done, restart your PC to change the effects immediately.
8. Turn Off Overlay Apps
It seems that a couple of popular apps do have their own overlay program that can eventually run in the background and cause issues with the gaming performance or even launching issues. You should turn them off to fix the issue by following the steps below:
Disable Discord Overlay:
Launch the Discord app > Click on the gear icon at the bottom.
Click on Overlay under App Settings > Turn on the Enable in-game overlay.
Click on the Games tab > Select Redfall.
Finally, Turn Off the Enable in-game overlay option.
Make sure to reboot your PC to apply changes.
Disable Xbox Game Bar:
Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
Click on Gaming > Go to Game Bar.
Turn Off the Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar option.
If in case, you’re unable to find out the Game Bar option then search for it from the Windows Settings menu.
Disable Nvidia GeForce Experience Overlay:
Launch the Nvidia GeForce Experience app > Head over to Settings.
Click on the General tab > Disable the In-Game Overlay option.
Finally, restart the PC to apply changes, and launch the game again.
Also, remember that you should disable some other overlay apps like MSI Afterburner, Rivatuner, RGB software, or any other third-party overlay apps that run in the background.
9. Disable Antivirus Program
The chances are high enough that maybe your default Windows Defender Firewall protection or any third-party antivirus program is preventing the ongoing connections or game files to run properly. So, make sure to temporarily disable or turn off the real-time protection and firewall protection. Then you should try running the game to check if the Redfall not enough VRAM error on the PC has been fixed or not. To do this:
Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
Now, click on Update & Security.
Click on Windows Security from the left pane.
Click on the Open Windows Security button.
Go to Virus & threat protection > Click on Manage Settings.
Just Turn Off the Real-time protection option.
If prompted, click on Yes to proceed further.
Additionally, you can also turn off Cloud-delivered protection, and Tamper protection if you want.
10. Adjust Nvidia Control Panel Settings
Mostly adjusting the in-game graphics settings might not come in handy because your graphics software settings haven’t changed yet. So, make sure to adjust the NVIDIA Control Panel Settings can help resolve the VRAM error on the PC with Redfall launching.
Right-click on your desktop > Select NVIDIA Control Panel.
Click on Manage 3D Settings from the left pane.
Now, click on the Program Settings tab.
Click on the Add button and then locate Redfall’s executable file (Redfall.exe) from the list of programs.
Once you select the game, modify the following settings:
Max Frame Rate: Set it to 60 to limit the game’s frame rate and reduce the load on your GPU.
Preferred Refresh Rate: Choose the Highest Available to ensure your monitor is using the highest refresh rate.
Vertical Sync: Turn it on to synchronize your game’s frame rate with your monitor’s refresh rate.
Click on Apply to save the changes.
Then close the NVIDIA Control Panel and launch Redfall to check if the issue has been fixed or not.
11. Enable High-Performance Mode
If none of the methods worked for you then make sure to enable the high-performance mode on your Windows computer to check if the system runs the hardcore applications smoothly or not.
Right-click on the desktop > Select Display Settings.
In the Display Settings menu then click on Graphic Settings.
Locate Redfall in the list below > Click on the Browse button.
Then navigate to the Redfall icon.
Click on Redfall and then click on Options.
Select High Performance.
Click on the Save button to apply your changes.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
