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How to fixVULKAN-ERROR-OUT-OF-DATE-KHR

Vulkan: swapchain out of date (VK_ERROR_OUT_OF_DATE_KHR)

What this error means

Vulkan: swapchain out of date (VK_ERROR_OUT_OF_DATE_KHR) is a medium-severity Windows operating system issue. The Vulkan surface has changed (window resize, alt-tab) and the swapchain needs to be recreated. Games may crash instead of handling this. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Update GPU driver which ships a newer Vulkan loader

Update GPU driver which ships a newer Vulkan loader.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Update the game to a patched version

Update the game to a patched version.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Avoid resizing the window mid-game

Avoid resizing the window mid-game.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Window resized or moved to a different monitor
  • Game engine bug not handling swapchain recreation
  • Outdated Vulkan loader