Is The Outlast Trials crashing? Black screen? Unexpected error f0c19, f101c1, f3c14? Sound not working? - Problem solving

 

Many players started to face various issues in The Outlast Trials. Some people report unexpected errors "f0c19", "f101c1" and "f3c14", others cannot start the game at all. In this guide, we will cover the most common crashes in the game, as well as describe the easiest ways to solve them.

System requirements

To run the game and make it stable, first, you need to familiarize yourself with the system requirements of the game and make sure that your PC meets the minimum requirements to run.

Minimum system requirements

• Operating system - Windows 10;
• Processor – Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X;
• RAM - 8 GB;
• HDD/SSD - 30 GB;
• Video card - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or Radeon R7 360 with 2 GB of memory;
• DirectX -12;
• Keyboard, mouse.

Recommended System Requirements

• Operating system - Windows 10;
• Processor – Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT;
• RAM - 16 GB;
• HDD/SSD - 30 GB;
• Video Card - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with 6 GB of memory
• DirectX -12;
• Keyboard, mouse.

The Outlast Trials crashes after a long initial load

This issue occurs for players with 8 GB of RAM or less, and occasionally for users with more RAM. To fix a long boot, you need to connect the paging file, which, in the case of a small amount of RAM, should solve the problem. For this:

• Call the search bar with the key combination "Win + R" on the keyboard;
• Write "sysdm.cpl" without quotes, and then press "Enter" ;
• Go to "Advanced", and then click "Performance" and go to "Settings" ;
• In the window that opens, click on "Advanced" and click "Change" ;
• Uncheck the box "Automatically choose the size of the paging file", and click in the field "Specify size" ;
• In the field "Initial size (MB):" - set the value to 8192;
• In the line "Maximum size (MB):" - set the value to 16384 (required twice as much);
• Click "Set" and then "OK" ;
• Restart your computer.

Unexpected error f0c19 - how to fix it?

The error appears for some users for a variety of reasons. Some are helped by updating the drivers for the video card, and some by completely reinstalling the Windows system. We will talk about the most common ways to solve this problem.

Check game integrity

First, you should check if all the files are installed through the Steam launcher or EGS. To do this, just follow a few simple steps:

For Steam:

• Launch the Steam launcher and open the library ;
• Click "RMB" on the name of the game The Outlast Trials, and then go to "Properties" ;
• Select "Installed files", and then click "Verify integrity of game files".

For Epic Games Store:

• Open the Epic Games Store app and go to Library ;
• Next to the game The Outlast Trials click on three dots and open "Management" ;
• Click "Verify Files" and wait for the verification to finish.

Checking the file system of the game eliminates a large number of errors, and also guarantees stable performance.

Run the game as administrator

Running The Outlast Trials as an administrator can help you get rid of the f0c19 unexpected error. To play with administrator rights, do the following:

• Open the folder with the game The Outlast Trials;
• Click "RMB" on the file with the extension ".exe" ;
• Now go to "Properties", and then to the tab "Compatibility" ;
• Check the box "Run this program as an administrator" ;
• Click "Apply" and "OK" ;
• Start the game.

Turn off full-screen optimization

Full-screen optimization in the Steam launcher settings is designed to reduce the resource consumption of your system and, accordingly, increase the performance of the game. However, The Outlast Trials can sometimes conflict with your PC system and give error f0c19. To disable full-screen optimization:

• Open Steam and go to the library ;
• Select The Outlast Trials and click "RMB" ;
• Now click "Manage" and then "View Local Files" ;
• In a new window, find the file with the extension ".exe" ;
• Click "RMB" and go "Properties" ;
• Go to the "Compatibility" tab and check the box "Disable full-screen optimization" ;
• Click "Apply" and "OK" ;
• Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Disable Xbox Game Bar in Windows 10/11

Oddly enough, the built-in Xbox Game Bar can cause issues to launch The Outlast Trials and result in error f0c19. You can disable it in the system settings:

• Press the key combination "Win + I" on the keyboard to call "Settings" ;
• Go to the "Games" tab ;
• Select Xbox Game Bar and disable the utility using the switch;
• Start the game.

Unexpected error f101c1 - how to fix?

This error appears to users due to a problem with the servers or your Internet connection. If the game servers are working normally, then you can perform several actions to solve the problem:

1. Check your internet connection.
2. Manually reboot the router.
3. Disable all unnecessary background processes through Task Manager.

Unexpected error f3c14 - how to fix?

The developers have not yet commented on this issue, but players report that it appears exclusively in the Epic Games Store launcher. In any case, we will give the best ways to solve the error for users of any launchers.

Check the integrity of game files

The standard file check helped to get rid of the crash for a large number of players. Below we have described how to do this.

For Steam:

• Open Steam and go to Library ;
• Click "RMB" on The Outlast Trials, and then select "Properties" ;
• Click Installed Files and Verify Integrity of Game Files.

For Epic Games Store:

• Launch the Epic Games Store app and open the library ;
• To the right of the game The Outlast Trials, find three dots and click on them, select "Management" ;
• Launch the "Check Files" function, then wait a bit.

Reconnect to the server

The method also helps out gamers and allows you to get rid of the crash. However, it may not help the first time. We recommend reconnecting to the server about three times in a row.

Restart your PC

A simple yet effective solution is to restart the device. Sometimes a fresh start can resolve various software-related issues. Try it and see if the problem persists.

Reinstall the game

Some users reported that after reinstalling The Outlast Trials, the issue might be resolved. But we recommend resorting to this item as a last resort, when the other tips described did not help.

Sound not working in The Outlast Trials

Gamers also encountered the issue of no sound in The Outlast Trials. We offer several options to resolve this failure.

Disable Nahimic

The Nahimic Audio Driver Set is built into the device and installed as a default program, but may also conflict with some games. To turn it off:

• Open "Task Manager" with the key combination "Ctrl + Shift + Esc" ;
• Go to "Startup" ;
• Select from the list "Nahimic" , click "RMB" and "Disable" ;
• Restart your PC.

Update your audio card drivers

Updating your audio card drivers may fix audio issues with The Outlast Trials. To start an automatic driver search:

• Press the key combination "Win + X" to call up the quick links menu and select "Device Manager" ;
• Click the checkmark and open the submenu "Sound, game and video devices" ;
• Click "RMB" on the main audio device and select "Update driver" ;
• Run "Search for drivers automatically" , then wait for the process to finish;
• When finished, restart your PC for the changes to take effect.

Delete the config file

The "config.ini" configuration file can also be the cause of the sound issue in The Outlast Trials. You need to delete the file and try running the game so that the game will automatically create it by default. For this:

• Open the game folder;
• Follow the path - "% Username% / Documents / The Outlast Trials / Settings" ;
• Find and delete the file "config.ini" ;
• Launch the game and check the sound.

Turn off Windows Spatial Sound

This feature in Windows can cause problems when starting some games, so we recommend that you turn it off while playing. Do the following:

• Click "Start" , go to "Settings" , then "System" ;
• Click on "Sound" and in the item "Output" select "Device Properties" ;
• In the Spatial Sound bar, change the value from "Stereo" to " Windows Sonic for Headphones" ;
• Click "Apply" and restart your PC.

General Tips and Tricks

For the stable operation of most modern games, it is also necessary to download the latest versions of various software. Follow the links in this guide to download the latest driver updates for your GPU, as well as additional multimedia utilities.

Video card drivers

The latest graphics card drivers significantly reduce the load on the adapter and allow the graphics processor to process information faster. For download:

• Nvidia users - go to the official website and download the latest updates;
• AMD users - go to the official website of the company and download drivers for your video card.

Microsoft Visual C++

The required installation utilities will be Visual C++. You can download all current versions on the official Microsoft website.

DirectX

A mandatory requirement is the presence of libraries DirectX 12 version. Older versions will not run The Outlast Trials. You can download them from the link.

Optimal graphics settings in The Outlast Trials for weak, medium, and powerful PCs

In this supplement, we have selected the optimal graphics settings for various systems.

For weak PCs

• Screen mode - Full screen;
• Resolution - 1920x1080 (optimal);
• Refresh rate - 60 HZ;
• Resolution increase (in%) - 100;
• Vertical Sync - Off;
• HDR - Off;
• Brightness Calibration - Optional;
• Quality preset - Low;
• Geometry - Low;
• Shadows - Low;
• Textures - Medium;
• Effects - Low;
• Reflections - Medium;
• Volumemetry - Low;
• Antialiasing - TXAA;
• Automatic quality settings - On;
• DirectX Version - 12;
• Blur - Off;
• Nvidia DLSS - Off;
• Enable Ray Tracing - Off;
• Reflections Ray Tracing - No.

For medium PC

• Screen mode - Full screen;
• Resolution - 1920x1080 (optimal);
• Refresh rate - 60 HZ;
• Resolution increase (in%) - 100;
• Vertical Sync - Off;
• HDR - Off;
• Brightness Calibration - Optional;
• Quality preset - Medium;
• Geometry - Medium;
• Shadows - Low;
• Textures - Medium;
• Effects - Low;
• Reflections - Medium;
• Volumemetry - Medium;
• Antialiasing - TAA (Average);
• Automatic quality settings - On;
• DirectX Version - 12;
• Blur - On;
• Nvidia DLSS - Off;
• Enable Ray Tracing - Off;
• Reflections Ray Tracing - No.

For powerful PCs

• Screen mode - Full screen;
• Permission - At the choice of the user;
• Refresh Rate - User selectable;
• Resolution increase (in%) - 100;
• Vertical Sync - On;
• HDR - On;
• Brightness Calibration - Optional;
• Quality preset - High;
• Geometry - High;
• Shadows - High;
• Textures - High;
• Effects - High;
• Reflections - High;
• Volumemetry - High;
• Antialiasing - TAA (High);
• Automatic quality settings - On;
• DirectX Version - 12;
• Blur - On;
• Nvidia DLSS - On;
• Enable Ray Tracing - User choice;
• Reflections Ray Tracing - High.