How to fix black screen errors in Throne and Liberty

Throne and Liberty has just fully launched, but many players were experiencing black screen errors and were unable to play. Here are some ways to fix the problem.

Throne and Liberty offers open-world gameplay with a unique class-free combat system that allows you to customize your experience by configuring and combining different weapons. The game’s premise has attracted so many players that the MMO has already surpassed some of Steam’s most popular titles.

However, much like other major releases, it isn’t without its problems right from the start. Players have reported experiencing black screen issues that prevented them from playing.

Below we have compiled some workarounds that you can use to fix the black screen error.

Causes of black screen errors in Throne and Liberty

Since its release, many have seen a completely black screen when attempting to play the MMORPG.

One aspect that seems to be causing this issue is issues with the servers as they are overloaded with the number of players wanting to check out the new version. However, this does not exclude the possibility that the problem can also occur on your own device.

How to fix black screen issue

First of all, you should take a look at the Throne and Liberty server status page to see if the problem actually comes from the servers. If that’s the case, your only option is to simply wait.

However, if the servers look good, you should try the following methods.

Restart the game

If you see a black screen upon startup, try restarting the game completely and starting again. To get a completely fresh start, don’t forget to end the task from Task Manager too.

To do this, press CTRL + Alt + Del, right-click on Throne, Liberty or Steam and select the “End Task” option.

Some players have said that this method worked for them, although it might take several tries. You can also try running the game as administrator after restarting to see if that works.

Update your drivers

One reason you may not be able to start the game properly could be due to an outdated graphics card. Graphically, the game can be quite demanding depending on the equipment. Therefore, to ensure a smooth process, you should download the latest drivers for your device.

If you use NVIDIA, you can update the drivers via GeForce Experience software or from the official website.

Check the integrity of game files

By verifying the integrity of the game files, Steam can download any missing files that could potentially corrupt your game. Here’s how:

1. Launch Steam.
2. Right-click Throne and Liberty in your library.
3. Select Properties.
4. Select Installed Files.
5. Select the “Verify integrity of game files” option below.
6. Wait for the process to complete.

Change the DirectX version

If none of the above methods worked, try switching to the DirectX version of the game on Steam. Follow the steps below:

1. Launch Steam.
2. Right-click Throne and Liberty in your library.
3. Select Properties.
4. Select General.
5. In the boot options, enter “dx11”.

For now, these are the best methods to get around the black screen issue. We’ll be sure to keep you updated here as new information comes to light.