If you're having trouble with Warzone's Dev Error 6068, try these tips.
Call of Duty: Warzone's Dev Error 6068 is one of the most commonly reported crashing bugs. For some gamers, the problem causes Warzone to crash on a daily basis. Its error message refers to a DirectX problem that can't be fixed.
For COD: Vanguard, the Dev Error 6068 issue can also occur. However, we'll be concentrating on potential 6068 patches for Warzone in this article. If Dev Error 6068 is ruining your Warzone experience, there are a few things you can do in Windows 11 and 10 to fix it.
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1. Set Warzone to run in DirectX11 mode
DirectX 12 or 11 are required to play Warzone. However, running that game at DirectX 12 can result in a variety of difficulties, including Dev Error 6068. As a result, make sure you've configured Warzone to operate with DirectX 11 via Battle.net as follows:
- Launch the Battle.net software in a new window. Activate Warzone in Battle.net by going to All Games and selecting it.
- For Warzone, select Options from the Play button.
- To access more settings, go to Game Settings.
- Select Additional command-line arguments from the drop-down menu.
- Then, for the command line argument, type -d3d11 in the text box.
- To save the updated launch configuration, click Done.
2. Increase the priority of the Warzone
Warzone will have a higher system resource preference than previously if you run it at a higher priority. When played at a higher priority, the game may operate more smoothly and with fewer difficulties. For Warzone, you can choose between an Above normal or High priority setting, as detailed in our article on how to choose a priority level.
3. Adjust the AMD Graphics Card's Max Frequency Setting
Is your computer equipped with an AMD graphics card? If that's the case, you might be able to address the problem by lowering the maximum frequency in the AMD control panel. Setting the parameter to -20 repaired Dev Error 6068 on some PCs, according to several gamers.
Here's how you can do it:
- Select AMD Radeon Software from the context menu by right-clicking anywhere on the desktop wallpaper.
- In the AMD control panel, go to Performance > Tuning. For the Tuning Control option, choose Manual.
- To select -20, drag the Max Frequency bar's slider left.
4. Install DirectX again.
A DirectX issue is highlighted by the Dev Error 6068 notice. As a result, it's suggested that players use the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer to reinstall DirectX libraries. The steps for reinstalling DirectX are as follows:
- Go to Microsoft's website and go to the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer page.
- Select the Download option for DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer. To access the window directly below, click dxwebsetup.exe in your browser's Downloads tab.
- Click Next after selecting the I accept (agreement terms) option.
- If you don't want the extra software, uncheck Install the Bing Bar. Then, to begin the reinstallation process, click Next.
It's worth noting that Windows updates also include DirectX updates. As a result, check sure your PC's Windows 11/10 is up to date. By pressing Windows + I, selecting Windows Update (or Update & Security), and then clicking Check for updates, you can do so.
5. Increase the virtual memory allocated to the system's RAM.
Are you running Warzone on a computer with just eight gigabytes of RAM? Expanding virtual memory allocation for RAM could be a potential solution for Dev Error 6068 if you are. Virtual memory is hard drive memory that is used to supplement RAM. Our virtual memory article explains how to increase virtual memory in Windows 11/10 in great detail.
6. Adjust the Video Memory Scale to your liking
One of the most commonly mentioned solutions for Dev Error 6068 is to change the visual memory scale. To make Warzone load VRAM less heavily at this resolution, you'll need to lower (not increase) a video memory parameter.
7. Install the latest graphics driver
AMD and NVIDIA frequently release updated video card drivers that correct bugs and provide new capabilities. It's critical that your PC's GPU has the most recent graphics driver for Warzone in order to enjoy it at its best. Graphics-related issues in Warzone and other games might be caused by an outdated or malfunctioning graphics driver.
You may update the driver for an NVIDIA or AMD graphics card in a variety of ways. Although a manual approach isn't the quickest, it ensures that you're getting the most up-to-date driver packages directly from AMD or NVIDIA. Among other things, our guide to updating graphics drivers explains how to manually update a video card's driver in Windows.
8. By doing a clean boot, you can free up system resources
Call of Duty: Warzone is a demanding Windows game that will tax the system resources of low-spec PCs. To avoid recurring Dev Error 6068 crashes, certain players may need to improve their system resources for Warzone.
Clean-booting Unneeded startup background apps and services that eat RAM will be disabled by Windows, some of which may interfere with Warzone in other ways.
9. Install Warzone again
Dev Error 6068 is likely caused by corrupted Warzone game files, which can cause a variety of crashes. All of Warzone's files will be replaced if you reinstall it. Reinstalling the game, which is more than 50 GB in size, will take some time. However, if more desirable remedies fail to resolve Dev Error 6068, you may have to consider reinstalling. Call of Duty can be uninstalled and reinstalled.
Before reinstalling Warzone, players can try to fix game files using the Scan and Repair option. In Battle.net, you may choose Scan and Repair for Warzone from the same menu that includes the Uninstall option. If scanning fails to resolve Dev Error 6068, the game must be reinstalled.
10. Use the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool to check your PC's RAM
Many Warzone players have reported that boosting their PC's RAM resolved Dev Error 6068. This means that the problem could be caused by a lack of or malfunctioning system RAM. Users can check for RAM difficulties in Windows 11/10 by doing the following steps:
- Press Win + S to open Windows Search.
- In the search box, type Windows Memory Diagnostic.
- To use Windows Memory Diagnostic, go to Start > Programs > Windows Memory Diagnostic.
- To start the RAM check, select the Restart now option.
- After the restart, Windows will check the RAM and display the findings.
If the tool found any memory problems, you should consider upgrading your computer's RAM. It's not an ideal prospective answer because it almost certainly implies you'll have to buy new RAM. Nonetheless, increasing RAM is a proven fix for Dev Error 6068.
Have some more fun with Call of Duty: Warzone.
Overall, resolving Dev Error 6068 isn't always simple. You may need to try a number of different remedies to that problem before you find one that works on your computer. The ten methods in this tutorial are some of the more likely Dev Error 6068 cures that are worth a go.