How to Fix Crashing in Apex Legends (Surefire Ways)

How To Fix Apex Legends Crashing on PC

By Updating Graphics Drivers

While playing Apex Legends you might experience a random crash out of nowhere. If so, you're probably in need of a graphics driver update, which is probably why you're experiencing error codes in Apex Legends. And frankly, it's understandable. Both Nvidia and AMD release drivers frequently, which makes keeping up with the latest version a hassle.

If you want to save yourself a lot of headaches, update your graphics driver as soon as possible. That should fix your crashing issues. Respawn Entertainment also claims that this is the most common cause of crashes. If you don't have the apps, you can also upgrade your graphics drivers through the device manager as well.

Through Closing Needless Background Programs

Your PC is constantly running dozens if not hundreds of programs in the background. Some of these programs may conflict with the game, thus, causing Apex Legends crashing issues.

It's a smart idea to open task manager from time to time and check what background programs are running. If you see anything suspicious, close it to save some RAM. This method can also fix stuttering in Apex Legends, so keep that in mind. You should especially do this if your system barely meets the minimum requirements of the game.

Turn off Windows Defender Firewall / Easy Anti-Cheat

Windows Security is about as effective as a drunken goalkeeper. And sometimes, it's the reason why our favorite games crash. If you disable Windows Defender firewall, you might fix Apex Legends and prevent crashing in the future.

Another common troublemaker is Easy Anti Cheat. To fix this rascal you're gonna have to go into the game files and do it manually. Simply locate the Easy Anti Cheat program and repair it by running it as an administrator. This last part is particularly important.

Problems With Game Files

Missing game files or faulty game files can sometimes be the reason why Apex Legends keeps crashing on you. There are 2 main problems that tend to prop up in regard to game files: corrupted files and irreparable files.  Both can be solved in the local files tab. 

1. To fix any integrity of game files issues, simply select Apex Legends while browsing through your Steam client or EA app game library. Locate game properties, and verify integrity once the option becomes available. However, that doesn't always work. Sometimes, you're gonna need a clean install. To do that.
2. Locate Apex Legends in your preferred client and delete the game. After which, you're gonna wanna reinstall it again. Don't worry, you won't lose your precious R-301 skins if you do this. After you've done that, simply launch Apex Legends and everything should be back to normal.

How to Fix Apex Legends Crashing Issues on Consoles

Game crashes on consoles are a rarity, however, that doesn't mean they never happen. And unlike the PC version of Apex Legends, you really don't have a lot of options on how to fix the game once it messes up. Still, it's worth a shot. A few players have reported that the following methods have helped them in the past:

Have the Latest Software Updates

Missing a certain software update might be the root cause of your crashing issue. To fix your crashing issue, simply update to the latest OS version that's available to you.

Power Cycle Your Console

This method is less than elegant, as you're gonna have to smother your baby. To implement this method, hold down the power buttonon your console for a few seconds. Once it's off, wait for a minute, then, turn it back on.

Check Your Hardware Components

Faulty hardware components may be the reason why you're experiencing unwanted crashes. This can range from busted display adapters to friend internal components.

It's also worth a shot to check your ethernet cable connection, as that may sometimes cause connection issues. One such issue is the code clock connection failed error, which can appear if your connection is compromised.