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Screen Goes Black in No Man’s Sky: 5 Quick Ways To Fix It
Follow the easiest methods to fix black screen issues on No Man’s Sky
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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No Man’s Sky screen goes black problem is a very common one among some gamers. This article will describe the steps to fix it.
It doesn’t matter what type of game you prefer; No Man’s Sky is a very appealing choice for any type of gamer. In recent years, it has gained enormous popularity among the community.
Problems related to this game also have been popular. The black screen issue is indeed the most common one.
Sometimes, you may notice that No Man’s Sky is stuck on a black screen during gameplay or startup. The problem may come suddenly without showing you any symptoms. The good news is there are solutions.
Why has my No Man’s Sky screen gone black?
This problem may appear due to some specific reasons. These are:
The problem may come in different ways. For example, No Man’s Sky may show you a black screen randomly, but with the sound of the game. Sometimes, you may encounter this before the game is fully launched. Sometimes, the whole screen may get stuck and becomes unresponsive.
No matter what, the reasons are very specific. So, fixing this problem is also not a very big deal.
How do I fix a black screen in No Man’s Sky?
1. Update graphics card
Graphics cards are more pretentious when it comes to their drivers and windows might not find their latest driver for some reason. That’s why we recommend trying a specialized tool to search and update all drivers automatically.
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2. Disable HDR
For some users, the No Man’s Sky black screen error may occur only when HDR is enabled. Doing the above steps will work for them.
3. Tweak in-game graphics and video settings
If you go toVideo Settingsas well asGraphics Settingsof this game, you will get plenty of options. You must tweak them to improve performance and verify if it helps to get rid of the No Man’s Sky black screen problem or not.
Usually, on video settings, disablingV-Sync,Vignette & Scanlinesmay help. Else, you can tweak some graphics settings too. In some forums, we have seen some users were able to fix this problem by disabling full screen or tweaking the relevant settings.
So, we also suggest you do the similar.
4. Uninstall GPU tweaker tools
Software like RivaTuner, MSI Afterburner, ASUS GPU Tweaker, and any tools that can overclock a GPU should not be used unless it is very necessary. Removing them may help to fix the No Man’s Sky screen going black issues.
5. Update the Windows version
Keep in mind that if you use a very old version of Windows 10 or 11, you should update it to the latest version. Otherwise, no other solutions may work to solve the black screen issue with No Man’s Sky.
How do I prevent my screen from going black?
The process is straightforward. You can always keep your GPU driver and Windows up to date. Stop unnecessary background processes. Also, consider uninstalling any GPU tweaker software or keeping them with default settings.
Another thing is if you use the genuine version of the game, you are less likely to encounter a problem. So, this is another way to prevent the black screen from coming back.
This article has explained the ways to fix the No Man’s Sky screen goes black problem. If you know of any other better solutions, feel free to let us know in the comments box.
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Hasibul Kabir
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Hasibul Kabir is a Tech-Enthusiast Blogger, Web Developer & Hobbyist Game Developer. Writing about Technology, mainly Windows, Mac, iOS, etc., is his main focus, besides doing some computer science-related work.
He loves exploring new technology and presenting it with simple words to the audience. When not at work, Hasibul plays video games, explores nature, tastes delicious foods, or learns new things.
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