PEAK Black Screen Issue: Possible Fixes, Explored

Are you facing a black screen issue in PEAK? Follow this detailed article to learn about some potential fixes for this problem.

PEAK was released as a PC exclusive (Image via Landfall) — Explore some potential fixes to resolve the black screen issue (Image via Landfall)

Since the mountain climbing game PEAK is in its early stages, a few issues are bound to occur. Within the first week of release, players reported that the game crashed in the TROPICS biome and on Steam. Recently, some new errors have been observed in the game, specifically the PEAK black screen issue. If you are also experiencing the same black screen issue, check out this comprehensive guide that contains solutions to resolve the error.

Note: These are unofficial solutions and may not work for everyone, but they are worth trying.

Also Read: PEAK Crashing on Steam Issue: Possible Fixes Explored

Possible Fixes for the PEAK Black Screen Issue

Such errors can ruin the smooth gameplay experience (Image via Landfall)

Here are some possible fixes that will help you resolve the PEAK Black Screen Issue:

Modify game launch options.
Reset the resolution in the Registry editor.
Update your Graphics Driver.

Also Read: PEAK Crashing at TROPICS Issue: Possible Fixes Explored

Modify the Game Launch Options

If compatibility is the reason for the PEAK Black Screen issue, you can modify the game launch options and use DirectX 11 to run it. Here are the detailed steps:

Open Steam and head to the Game Library.
Locate PEAK, and right-click on it.
Select Properties and then click General.
Head to the dialogue box at the bottom that says “Launch Options.”
Type -dx11 into that box.
Exit the window and run PEAK.

If the issue still occurs, try typing -dx12 and -vulcan one at a time into the box, then check again.

Reset the Resolution in the Registry Editor

Follow these steps to reset the display settings:

Press Windows Key + R to open the Run box.
Next, type regedit and press Enter.
Search the left panel to locate the folder: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Landcrab\Peak
Delete all the settings starting with Screenmanager.

Afterward, relaunch the game to check whether the Black Screen issue is resolved.

Update Your Graphics Driver

It is always better to keep your graphics drivers updated. You can visit the official website of your graphics card manufacturer to look for any available updates. Hopefully, these steps will resolve the PEAK black screen issue, and you can resume enjoying the game and scale towering heights.

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