Tears of Metal PC Troubleshooting and Error Fixes

Start every Tears of Metal PC fix by updating the game. The current Steam standard build is 0.11.57863, which includes crash fixes, performance work for Acts 1 and 2, and several control-related fixes from earlier patches. Act 3 and multiplayer networking still have work in progress.

Use the symptom table below to avoid changing unrelated settings.

Choose the right fix

First five checks

1. Restart the PC. This clears stuck game and launcher processes.
2. Update Tears of Metal. Do not troubleshoot an old launch build first.
3. Confirm the Steam branch. Use the standard branch unless cross-store multiplayer requires Crossplay.
4. Verify the installed game files. On Steam, open Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.
5. Update Windows and the GPU driver. Restart again after the driver installation.

Test the game after each major change. Applying many changes at once makes it difficult to identify the one that solved the problem.

Crashes and launch failures

Version 0.11.57863 addresses multiple crashes and improves performance in Acts 1 and 2. Install it before using workarounds written for the launch build.

If the problem continues:

1. Verify the game files.
2. Install the latest stable driver for your NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel GPU.
3. Close recording tools, performance overlays, and third-party injectors for one test launch.
4. Start with the default 60 FPS cap.
5. Lower resolution or effects if the crash occurs only in large battles.
6. Test a solo campaign to separate a local performance crash from multiplayer desync.

Continue with the full crashing and not-launching guide for log collection and deeper isolation.

Controller problems

Paper Cult has official in-game glyph support for PS4, PS5, and Xbox controllers. If a supported controller stops responding, disconnect extra gamepads, restart the game with one controller attached, and avoid switching repeatedly between keyboard and controller during the test.

Version 0.10.57598 fixed an issue where setting Drift Correction to 1 could lock player controls. A current build already contains that fix.

Use the controller troubleshooting guide for Steam Input, double-input, wrong prompts, and camera-control problems.

Multiplayer and crossplay problems

The current standard Steam version temporarily disables cross-store compatibility. Select the optional Crossplay beta branch only when a Steam player needs to join Xbox on PC or PC Game Pass.

For missing invitations, failed lobbies, or desync, follow the co-op troubleshooting order. Do not begin with port forwarding: first confirm the tutorial, branch, game version, and host connection.

Do not delete the save as a first fix

Reinstalling or deleting local data can remove useful logs and may put progression at risk. Update, verify files, and copy the log folder before considering any save-related action. The current patches include save-recovery work, so an old suggestion to delete everything may be unnecessary.

Where to find Tears of Metal logs

On Windows:

C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\LocalLow\Paper Cult\Tears of Metal

The files Paper Cult requests are:

• Player.log
• Player-prev.log

Copy them immediately after the crash or failed session. A later launch can replace the most useful details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current Tears of Metal version?

The latest standard Steam version checked for this guide is 0.11.57863.

Why does the game still struggle in Act 3?

Paper Cult says performance optimization for Act 3 is still ongoing. Acts 1 and 2 received targeted improvements in the current patch.

Should I use the Crossplay beta branch for better performance?

No. It is an older compatibility branch for cross-store multiplayer, not a performance branch.

Where should I report a repeatable bug?

Use the Tears of Metal Steam Bug Reports subforum and include the current version, reproduction steps, PC specifications, and both player log files.

Last updated August 2, 2026