[Solved] Warcraft 3 Reforged crashing on PC

Are you seeing Warcraft 3 Reforged crashing constantly at startup or during gameplay, and making multiple attempts to relaunch but all to no avail? We know this can be annoying, but don’t worry, here are 6 fixes to help you solve the issue easily and quickly. Read on…

How to fix Warcraft 3 Reforged crashing on PC

You may not try them all; work from the top down until you find the one that does the trick.

1. Check the minimum requirements to play Warcraft 3 Reforged
2. Update your graphics driver
3. Set high priority for Warcraft 3 Reforged
4. Close background applications
5. Stop overclocking
6. Lower the graphics settings

Fix 1 – Check the minimum requirements to play Warcraft 3 Reforged

Video games with stunning graphics usually require a high-end rig to run with. Before jumping into the further fixes, let’s check your computer specs first. If it doesn’t meet the system requirements for Warcraft 3 Reforged, crashes will occur.

The minimum requirements for Warcraft 3 Reforged

The recommended requirements for Warcraft 3 Reforged

If your machine is too weak for the game, it’s time to perform a thorough PC upgrade. But if you have a decent setup, the problem has to do with something else. Please move on to the more fixes below.

Fix 2 – Update your graphics driver

Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers are one of the most common causes of game crashes. Modern games like Warcraft 3 Reforged rely heavily on proper GPU communication, and even slightly outdated drivers can cause stability issues. A proper driver update can dramatically improve game performance and eliminate crashes. To keep your graphics driver up-to-date, you should update it manually or automatically.

Option 1 – Download and install the driver manually

Graphics card manufacturers will regularly roll out new drivers on their official websites:

• AMD
• NVIDIA

You need to find the driver that exactly corresponds with your Windows version and then download it. Upon completion, double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install it manually.

Option 2 – Automatically update the driver

If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update the graphics driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks:

1) Download and install Driver Easy.

2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3) Click the Activate & Update button next to the flagged device to download and install the correct version of this driver automatically.

Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (You’ll need the Pro version for this – when you select Update All, you’ll get a prompt to upgrade. If you’re not prepared to purchase the Pro version yet, Driver Easy provides a 7-day trial at no cost, granting access to all Pro features like fast downloads and easy installation. No charges will occur until after your 7-day trial period ends.)

Now launch Warcraft 3 Reforged to test. There should be a significant improvement in the game’s speed after you update the graphics driver. If it doesn’t work this way, try the next fix below.

Fix 3 – Set high priority for Warcraft 3 Reforged

If you’re experiencing sudden crashes or freezes, especially when switching between Windows or running other programs, it’s likely due to Windows not allocating enough CPU resources to the game. By adjusting process priority, you can ensure Warcraft 3 Reforged receives the system resources it needs to run smoothly. This is particularly effective if you’re experiencing crashes during resource-intensive moments or when running other applications.

1) Right-click on any empty area on the taskbar and click Task Manager.

2) Click the Details tab. Then, right-click Warcraft 3. exe.

3) Mouse over Set priority and then click Above normal or High.

Re-open Warcraft 3 Reforged and see if the crashing issue is fixed. If not, continue to troubleshoot with the next fix below.

Fix 4 – Close background applications

Unexpected crashes often occur when your system runs too many background processes simultaneously. While individual programs like antivirus software, streaming services, and system utilities may use minimal resources on their own, their combined impact could sometimes cause Warcraft 3 Reforged to crash.

So you can close apps you don’t currently use for gaming to see if it helps:

1) Right-click on any empty area on the taskbar and click Task Manager.

2) Right-click each resource-hogging application, and then click End task to close them one by one.

Relaunch Warcraft 3 and test if this method helps. If not, you can go for Fix 5 below.

Fix 5 – Stop overclocking

To gain the best performance, many players attempted to overclock their GPUs. However, doing this is sometimes counterproductive and can render your game unstable. We suggest lowering your GPU to the default settings to stop Warcraft 3 Reforged from crashing. If the situation isn’t mitigated with this workaround, turn to the next fix below.

Fix 6 – Lower the graphics settings

Your graphics card processes detailed textures, shadows, and effects in real-time during Warcraft 3 Reforged gameplay. These demands spike during large battles and scene transitions, causing GPU overload that could lead to crashes. To mitigate this issue, you can adjust your graphics to a medium or low level.

Here are the steps:

1) Launch Warcraft 3 Reforged.

2) Click the menu icon in the bottom right corner.

3) Click Options.

4) Make sure VSync is turned off.

5) Set each of the parameters under Graphical Quality to Low or Medium.

After applying the lower settings, restore Warcraft 3 Reforged and the crashing problem should be gone.

Hopefully, you’ve got around Warcraft 3 Reforged crashing with one of the fixes above. If you have any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below.

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