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Rocket League · Troubleshooting Guide · Crashes & Freezes

How to Fix Rocket League
Crashing

If Rocket League keeps crashing or freezing, follow these steps in order. Crashes are almost always local — GPU drivers, corrupted files, or conflicting software — rather than server-side issues.

General Guidance Only

These steps are provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect the latest game updates. Port numbers, menu paths, and settings can vary by platform and version. GamerOutage.com is not responsible for any outcomes resulting from following this guide. When in doubt, refer to the publisher's official support site.

Step-by-Step Fix

Update GPU drivers

Outdated drivers cause Rocket League crashes, especially after game updates. Install the latest drivers via NVIDIA GeForce Experience or AMD Adrenalin using the clean install option.

Verify game files in Epic Launcher

Epic Games Launcher → Rocket League → three dots → Manage → Verify. This re-downloads any corrupted files from Epic's servers.

Disable overlays

Discord overlay, GeForce Experience overlay, and Xbox Game Bar can inject into the Rocket League process and cause crashes. Disable all overlays and test.

Cap your frame rate

In Rocket League Settings → Video → Frame Rate Cap. Set a cap of 120 or 144 fps. Uncapped frame rates can cause GPU overheating and crashes on some systems.

Run in windowed mode temporarily

If Rocket League crashes in fullscreen, try running in Borderless Windowed mode in video settings. Fullscreen mode uses exclusive GPU control that can conflict with other software.

Disable background recording

Windows "Record in the background" (Game DVR) and NVIDIA ShadowPlay can cause crashes by constantly recording to disk. Disable both in Windows Settings → Gaming and GeForce Experience.

Is it server-side?

Check real-time player reports — if reports are spiking, it's on Psyonix / Epic Games's end, not yours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Rocket League keep crashing?

Rocket League crashes are usually caused by outdated GPU drivers, overlay software (Discord, GeForce) conflicting with the game, or overheating from uncapped frame rates. Update GPU drivers, disable all overlays, and set a frame rate cap in video settings.

Rocket League crashes after the Epic Games Launcher update — how do I fix it?

After Epic Launcher updates, verify Rocket League game files (Epic Launcher → three dots → Manage → Verify). Launcher updates can occasionally corrupt game files or change compatibility settings.

Rocket League crashes on Nintendo Switch — what should I do?

Switch crashes are usually fixed by closing the game fully (Home → hold X over RL → Close), restarting the Switch, and relaunching. If crashes persist, go to System Settings → Data Management → Delete Software → redownload from the eShop.

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