The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Crashing Constantly on Xbox Series X/S

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt keeps crashing on Xbox Series X/S. And not only this If I die it won’t let me reload back.

And it’s not only on consoles as my friend was also having the same issue.

But you will be really frustrated right now

So, after thorough research, I came up with 6 quick fixes in the guide below.

Solution 1: Switch/Add Your Xbox Account

Many players were able to get over The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt keeps Crashing on Xbox Series X/S by switching to another account or by making a new one.

So, follow the steps below:

  1. Press the Guide button (the glowing Xbox logo) on your controller.
  2. Now go all the way to the right, to Profile and System
  3. Now select the Add or Switch option. Now you can switch to currently available accounts on the system.
  4. And if you want to create a new account then select Add new.
  5. To log in you need to put additional Microsoft account, with all the Xbox details
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions and your new account will be created.

Still facing the crashing thing then continue to the next solution.

Solution 2: Power Cycle Your Console

You may lose some game data while trying this solution as it will give a hard reset to the console.

But this has worked for many users in solving The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Xbox Series X/S in Multiplayer mode.

So let’s power cycle your Xbox Series X:

  1. Press and hold the Xbox button on the console for at least 10 seconds to open the Power center.Xbox Series X Controller Not Connecting
  2. Now unplug the power supply from your console and wait for a maximum of 3 minutes.
  3. Plug the power supply back into your console.
  4. Press the Xbox button on your console to turn it on.

Now try the next solution

Solution 3: Update your Xbox Series X Automatically

Sometimes there are some bugs that don’t allow the game to load so updating your console can fix those bugs.

By doing this your console will get updates automatically.

So, follow the steps below:

  1. Simply, press the Xbox button on your console.
  2. Once you press the Xbox button, it will open up the guide.
  3. On the guide, select Profile & system.
  4. Then press Settings >System > Updates.
  5. Now select Keep my console up to date.
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If The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is still crashing/freezing then continue to the next solution.

Solution 4: Update the Game on Xbox Series X

Make sure you have the updated version of the game as the current version might have bugs leading to the game crashing on Xbox Series X/S.

You have to check the update by following the below steps.

  1. Go to the PS5 Homepage
  2. Hover over Modern Warfare 2 and press the options button on the controller
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  3. Now select Manage games and add-ons
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  4. Select Updates > Update all and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

Solution 5: Reinstall The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

If you couldn’t fix the freezing after updating the game then you can try is reinstalling The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

As the error could be due to a corrupted installation of the game before so, it’s best you uninstall it and then download a fresh version of it.

To reinstall the The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Xbox Series X/S follow the steps below:

  1. Press the Xbox button, it will open up the guide.
  2. From the menu options, press the My games & Apps option.
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  3. You will be able to see all installed applications and games; simply locate the MW2 app here.
  4. Next, select The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt using your controller and press the Options button.
  5. After that, from the appeared context menu, select Uninstall
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  6. Select Uninstall All in the dialogue box that appears
  7. After the uninstall from your Xbox Series X/S, reboot your console.
  8. Finally, install The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt by going to the store on Xbox Series X/S

Solution 6: Call Xbox Support

If none of the above solutions didn’t work for you then all you can do is visit the Xbox Official Support Website.

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Discuss with them and tell them which solution you applied and they will surely help you in fixing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Crashing Constantly on Xbox Series X/S

If still, you have a query feel free to share your experiences and question in the comments section below

Zul
Zul

Zul is an avid gamer with a passion for RPG and racing games. He enjoys playing games like Need for Speed and Grand Theft Auto 5 and is also skilled at fixing errors and crashes to enhance the gaming experience. Zul stays up-to-date with the latest gaming news and enjoys sharing his knowledge through writing gaming guides and articles.
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