Hogwarts Legacy: Fix Black Screen Issue On PC

If you're a fan of the wizarding world and have been eagerly waiting to explore Hogwarts in the recently launched game "Hogwarts Legacy," a black screen issue on your PC can be quite frustrating. This issue can prevent you from experiencing all the magic and adventures that Hogwarts Legacy has to offer.

Let’s get into this article and learn how to fix the black screen issue.

But before that…

Wait for the shaders to load

Most gamers who faced this issue, noticed a black screen appearing for a long time before the shaders started loading. On an average users had to wait between 10-15 minutes for the shaders to load completely.

Though the time for shaders to load might differ for each PC, the unusual loading time is still an issue.  With many users already added this bug on Hogwarts Legacy bug reporting platform, hopefully they release a patch soon to fix this issue.

In the meanwhile, you can try these following fixes for the black screen issue.

Picture Credit: Hogwarts Legacy

How to Fix Hogwarts Legacy Black Screen issue?

1) Disable ShaderCache

Usually, shader caching improves the overall system performance by reducing the workload on the graphics card. Since the graphics card doesn't need to recompile the same shader every time it is used, it can focus on other tasks, such as rendering complex images or executing other graphics operations.

However, if you are experiencing issues with corrupted or outdated cache files then disabling the shader cache is a smart option. As a matter of fact, for several users, this fix has helped to fix the black screen issue. To do this,

• Press Win+R buttons
• Type “%appdata%” and click on “OK”
• Next, navigate to this path “Local/Hogwarts Legacy/Saved/Config/WindowsNoEditor”
• Right-click on GameUserSettings.ini and select Open With -> Notepad.
• Press Ctrl + F and search for “[ShaderPipelineCache.CacheFile]”
• Add this line “r.ShaderPipelineCache.Enabled = 0” below.
• Once added this is how the segment should look like,

          [ShaderPipelineCache.CacheFile]

           LastOpened=Phoenix

           r.ShaderPipelineCache.Enabled = 0

• Select “Save” and close the file.

Launch the game again to see if the error is fixed.

2) Restart the Game/PC

Yes, restarting the game is often a simple and effective solution for many issues, including the black screen issue in "Hogwarts Legacy" on PC. Restarting the game can clear out any junk, or corrupt data in the cache folder.

If that doesn’t work try restarting the launcher – Steam, Epic, etc. You can also try restarting your PC and running the game again to check if the game launches without any issues.

3) Verify the Game Files

For Steam Users:

To verify the game files for "Hogwarts Legacy " in Steam, follow these steps:

• Open Steam and go to your Library.
• Right-click on "Hogwarts Legacy" and select "Properties".
• In the Properties window, go to the "Local Files" tab.
• Click on the "Verify Integrity of Game Files" button.

Steam will begin to check the game files for any problems or discrepancies, and repair or re-download any missing or corrupt files as needed.

For Epic Games Users:

To verify the game files of “Hogwarts Legacy” on Epic Games, follow these steps:

• Open Epic Games and click on the "Library" tab in the top menu.
• Find Uncharted Legacy of Thieves in your library and click on the 3 dots below the game icon.
• Click on the "Manage" option.
• On the pop-up window that appears, select “Verify”.
• Epic Games will now scan the game files and verify their integrity. If any files are missing or corrupt, they will be automatically repaired.
• Once the verification process is complete, launch the game to see if the repair process was successful.

4) Reinstall the Game

Reinstalling the game can help to resolve any issues related to corrupt or missing game files, which can prevent the game from running correctly. Here are the steps to reinstall the game:

• Uninstall the game: Go to the control panel on your PC and uninstall the game. This will remove all the game files and components from your system.
• Restart your PC: After uninstalling the game, restart your PC to ensure that any temporary data or cache is cleared out.
• Reinstall the game: Go to the platform where you originally purchased the game and download it again.

In conclusion, the black screen issue in "Hogwarts Legacy" on PC can be a frustrating experience but hope the solutions provided can help you get back to exploring the wizarding world of Hogwarts in no time. If the issue persists, it may be worth waiting for any patch to be released by the WB team or directly reaching out to the game's support team for further assistance.