Alexis Kestler
As an avid gamer and streaming enthusiast, I was super hyped for the release of Super People – the new battle royale game where you control powerful heroes with unique abilities. But I quickly hit a roadblock when Super People kept crashing and freezing up my PC. What a bummer!
After digging deep into all sorts of technical forums and communities, I managed to troubleshoot the issues and now have Super People running flawlessly. And in this detailed guide, I’ll walk you through all the steps I took so you can avoid the headaches and enjoy buttery-smooth Super People matches.
See, Super People is unlike other battle royale games thanks to its innovative third-person shooter mechanics blended with deep RPG elements. You get to customize super-soldier heroes called "People" with their own skills, stats and aesthetics. Then battle 99 other players in thrilling PvP matches where you scavenge for weapons and gear in order to become the last hero standing.
It takes some serious hardware and optimized software to run this graphically intense game properly. But with a few tweaks, you can sidestep those pesky crashes and get your Super People fix!
Now let‘s jump into the solutions…
Step 1: Update Your Graphics Drivers
Outdated graphics drivers are the #1 cause of game crashes based on my experience. Game developers optimize their software to work with the latest GPU drivers. So keeping yours up-to-date is crucial for stability.
Here‘s how to update drivers on Nvidia and AMD GPUs:
Nvidia
- Open GeForce Experience
- Click on Drivers tab > Check for updates
- Download and install latest Game Ready driver
AMD
- Go to AMD website
- Click on Auto-Detect and select GPU from list
- Click Download and install latest Adrenalin driver
Once installed, restart your PC and launch Super People again. Many users have reported crashes fixed after a simple driver update.
Pro Tip: Use a driver cleaner like DDU to fully clear old driver remnants before installing new ones.
Step 2: Give Super People Admin Access
Lack of permission access is another common cause of launch issues and crashes. Running Super People as an admin overrides any access restrictions.
Here‘s how:
- In Steam, right click Super People > Properties
- Go to Local Files > Browse
- Right click SuperPeople.exe > Properties
- Click Compatibility tab
- Check "Run this program as an administrator"
- Click OK and launch the game
This grants full access to Super People‘s files which prevents many conflict errors.
Step 3: Add Super People to Antivirus Exclusions
Overzealous antivirus programs can sometimes detect crucial game files as threats and block access to them. Adding exclusions prevents this.
For Windows Security:
- Go to Virus & Threat Protection
- Click Manage Ransomware protection
- Click Allow an app through Controlled Folder Access
- Add the SuperPeople.exe file
- Also add it to Windows Firewall allowed apps
You may need to temporarily disable Real-Time Protection as well.
For other antiviruses, check their settings for adding exclusions. This prevents false flags against Super People‘s executables.
Step 4: Update BIOS, Chipset and Other Drivers
Aside from graphics drivers, keeping your BIOS, chipsets and other hardware drivers updated is important. Outdated drivers can cause conflicts and system instability.
Here‘s how to update components:
Motherboard BIOS
- Go to manufacturer website
- Find your motherboard model
- Check for latest BIOS update
- Download and install it
Chipset Drivers
- Go to AMD or Intel site
- Get latest chipset driver for your CPU
- Download and install
Audio, LAN, WiFi Drivers
- Go to Device Manager
- Expand categories and right-click devices
- Select Update driver
- Search automatically or browse manufacturer website
Keep your core system drivers updated along with graphics for optimal stability.
Step 5: Close Background Apps and Disable Overlays
Too many apps and overlays running while gaming creates resource overhead. This can cause lag, crashing and instability in-game.
Here are some tips:
- Disable Steam overlay
- Exit hardware monitoring apps like MSI Afterburner
- Disable background apps like RGB lighting control software
- Turn off overlays like Discord, Origin etc
- Disable unnecessary startup programs
Reducing background clutter minimizes system conflicts so Super People has enough resources to run smoothly.
Step 6: Verify Integrity of Game Files
Corrupted or missing game files are a common source of launch crashes. Steam‘s file validation check detects and repairs broken files.
- In Steam, right click Super People > Properties
- Go to Local Files tab
- Click Verify Integrity of Game Files
- Steam scans files and repairs any damage
This resolves many crashes caused by file corruption.
Step 7: Adjust In-Game Graphics Settings
If Super People crashes during matches, it could be due to graphics settings being too high for your rig. Lowering them reduces workload.
Try settings like these based on your system specs:
1080p Resolution
Texture Quality – Medium
Anti-aliasing – Low
Shadows – Medium
Effects – Medium
Frame Rate Limit – 60 FPS
1440p Resolution
Texture Quality – High
Anti-aliasing – Medium
Shadows – High
Effects – High
Frame Rate Limit – 90 FPS
Tweak based on your components. Lower settings until game runs stable.
Step 8: Update Windows and Reinstall Game
As a last resort, updating Windows and reinstalling the game can fix stubborn stability issues:
- Install all Windows updates
- Restart PC after updates complete
- Uninstall Super People in Steam
- Delete leftover Steam folders
- Reinstall Super People fresh
This can fix corrupted files or OS issues hindering stability. Fingers crossed you won’t have to go this far to fix those pesky crashes!
Extra Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some more in-depth tips if you continue facing crashes:
- Monitor Event Viewer for critical error messages after crashes
- Use WhoCrashed to analyze memory dumps after Blue Screen crashes
- Test RAM with MemTest86 to check for faults
- Monitor hardware temps and loads with HWInfo during gameplay
- Edit engine.ini file to tweak threading, memory pools etc
- Post crash logs and DXDiag info on Steam forums for help
Well there you have it! With this comprehensive troubleshooting guide, you can squash those Super People crashes and get back to dominating the battlefield as your powerful hero. Just follow the steps and you’ll sidestep endless frustrations. Got any other tips? Let me know in the comments!
