Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD RX 480 (8 GB)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 100 GB available space (SSD recommended)
Recommended Requirements
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OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
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Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
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Memory: 32 GB RAM
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Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel ARC A750
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DirectX: Version 12
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Storage: 100 GB available space (SSD strongly recommended)
Troubleshooting Steps to Fix the Where Winds Meet Out of Video Memory Error
Follow these methods in order until the issue is resolved.
1. Restart Your Computer
A simple restart can clear temporary system glitches and cache conflicts that may be causing the error.
2. Run the Game as an Administrator
Granting admin privileges prevents permission issues that can interfere with resource allocation.
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Right-click the Where Winds Meet shortcut or .exe file.
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Select Properties > Go to the Compatibility tab.
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Check “Run this program as an administrator”.
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Click Apply and then OK.
3. Update the Game
An outdated game version can contain bugs causing memory leaks. Ensure your game is updated.
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On Steam: Go to your Library, right-click Where Winds Meet, and check for updates.
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On Epic Games: Go to your Library, click the three dots next to the game, and ensure “Auto Update” is on.
4. Update Your Graphics Drivers
Outdated GPU drivers are a primary cause of this error. Install the latest version from your manufacturer’s website:
5. Repair Game Files
Corrupted or missing game files can trigger crashes. Verify your game files to repair them.
6. Close Background Tasks
Other applications can consume valuable VRAM. Close unnecessary programs before launching the game.
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Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
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End tasks for browsers, streaming software, and other high-resource apps.
7. Disable Fullscreen Optimizations
This Windows feature can sometimes conflict with games.
8. Switch to Your Dedicated GPU (Laptop Users)
Ensure the game is using your powerful dedicated GPU, not the weaker integrated graphics.
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NVIDIA: Open NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings > Select Where Winds Meet > Choose “High-performance NVIDIA processor”.
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AMD: Open AMD Radeon Settings > Preferences > Additional Settings > Power > Switchable Graphics > Set Where Winds Meet to “High Performance”.
9. Increase Virtual Memory
Increasing the paging file can help when your physical RAM is maxed out.
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Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter.
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Go to the Advanced tab > Performance Settings > Advanced tab.
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Under Virtual Memory, click Change.
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Uncheck “Automatically manage paging file size”.
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Select your SSD, choose Custom size, and set the Initial and Maximum size to about 1.5 times your physical RAM (e.g., 16GB RAM = 24576 MB).
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Click Set and OK, then restart your PC.
10. Enable Sysmem Fallback Policy (NVIDIA Users)
This setting helps manage memory allocation.
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Open NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings.
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Select Where Winds Meet (or add it).
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Find “CUDA – Sysmem Fallback Policy” and set it to “Prefer Sysmem Fallback”.
11. Force the Game to Use DirectX 11
Unreal Engine 5 defaults to DX12, which can be unstable on some systems. Forcing DX11 can help.
12. Increase Shader Cache Size
A larger shader cache can prevent constant recompilation that eats VRAM.
13. Enable Debug Mode (NVIDIA)
This resets any manual overclocks that might be causing instability.
14. Clear DirectX Shader Cache
A corrupted shader cache can cause issues. Clearing it forces the game to build a new one.
We hope this guide helped you fix the “Out of Video Memory” error in Where Winds Meet. If the problem persists, you may need to lower in-game graphics settings (especially textures and shadows) or consider a hardware upgrade. For other questions, feel free to ask in the comments.
