DOOM: The Dark Ages Crashing on Xbox Series X|S: Possible Fixes Explored

Are you experiencing crashes while playing DOOM The Dark Ages on Xbox Series X|S? This comprehensive guide will try to resolve your query.

DOOM The Dark Ages Crashing on Xbox Series X|S.
Many Xbox users have reported the crash issues in DOOM The Dark Ages (Image via Bethesda)

DOOM The Dark Ages, one of the latest entries in the FPS, was launched recently across various platforms, including PC, Xbox and PlayStation 5. However, if you are enjoying the game on Xbox, there is a chance that your journey as a demon slayer might be temporarily affected because of repeated crashes.

This detailed article will try to help players facing cashing issues while playing DOOM The Dark Ages on their Xbox Series X|S.

Possible Fixes for DOOM The Dark Ages Crashing on Xbox Series X|S

DOOM The Dark Ages Crashing on Xbox Series X|S.
Head to the settings to log out the profile (Image via Bethesda | The Xbox Tester/YouTube)

Here are some of the fixes that will help you tackle with the crashes on Xbox Series X|S:

  1. Restarting DOOM The Dark Ages
  2. Fully Power Cycle the Console
  3. Log Out of the Signed-in Profile
  4. Prevent the Xbox from Overheating
  5. Reinstalling DOOM The Dark Ages

Below are further details on them.

Restarting DOOM The Dark Ages

Before heading to the complex steps, start with the easier ones. Therefore, follow these steps to restart DOOM The Dark Ages:

  • Return to the Home Screen
  • Open the Menu, select Quit, and then press A to close DOOM The Dark Ages.
  • Navigate to the game on your home screen and hit A to start.

Fully Power Cycle the Console

To power cycle your Xbox:

  • Hold the Xbox button on the console for roughly 10-15 seconds.
  • Pull the cable from the console and wait for some time (10-15 seconds).
  • Insert the power cable again.
  • Long-press the Xbox button until the console is on.

If this step does not resolve the crashing issues of DOOM The Dark Ages on Xbox Series X|S, proceed to the next step.

Log Out of the Signed-in Profile

There is a chance that the crash is a result of the data loading failure of the logged-in profile. Therefore, perform these steps to sign out of the profile and then sign in:

  • Hit the Xbox button to open the guide.
  • Head to your profile icon and click on Profile & System
  • Now, click Sign out and give confirmation one more time.
  • At last, sign back into your profile.

Prevent the Xbox from Overheating

DOOM The Dark Ages requires the best performance from the console. Therefore, ensure ventilation and heating of the Xbox remains optimal. Here are some tips for this:

  • Keep the Xbox in a well-ventilated, cool place, away from any direct heat source.
  • If you place the console in any of the slots of a table or cabinet, make sure that it is not tightly packed.
  • Regularly clean your Xbox to remove dust, hair, and other blockages.
  • Make sure that the vents of the console are not covered.

Reinstalling DOOM The Dark Ages

If none of the above-mentioned steps help, the ideal approach is to reinstall the game and take a fresh start.

That was all about the possible fixes for DOOM The Dark Ages Crashing on Xbox Series X|S.



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