Amnesia: The Bunker has launched recently and some players are running into startup problems, freezes, and various errors. This guide compiles the known issues and practical fixes to get the game running smoothly on most systems.
Amnesia: The Bunker Guides
System Requirements
First, confirm that the PC meets the developer’s requirements. When the system meets them, performance and stability are more likely to be reliable.
Minimum System Requirements
If the setup satisfies the minimum specs, the game should run, though stability may still vary during play.
- Operating system — Windows 7/8/10, 64-bit;
- CPU — Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10GHz;
- RAM — 4GB;
- HDD/SSD — 35GB;
- Video card — GeForce GTX 460, Radeon HD 5750, Intel HD 630;
- Keyboard and mouse.
Recommended System Requirements
For stable operation, ensure the system meets the developer’s recommended specs.
- Operating system — Windows 7/8/10, 64-bit;
- CPU — Intel Core i5-2300 @ 2.80 GHz;
- RAM — 8GB;
- HDD/SSD — 35GB;
- Video card — GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 5600 XT, Intel Iris Xe;
- Keyboard and mouse.
Amnesia: The Bunker Slowdowns, Freezes, Load Times, and Low FPS
Compared to other 2023 releases, Amnesia: The Bunker is fairly well optimized. Yet some players still contend with bugs, freezes, and loading hiccups. The following methods address the majority of these problems.
Check the Integrity of Game Files
A large share of issues can be resolved by verifying game files through the respective launcher.
- Open Steam and go to Library.
- Select Amnesia: The Bunker, then open Characteristics.
- Click Local Files and choose Verify integrity of game files.
- Open the Epic Games launcher and go to Library.
- Choose Amnesia: The Bunker and click the three dots, then select Check.
- Click Check Files and wait for completion.
Verifying replaces any corrupted data with good copies from the launcher.
Disable the Steam Overlay
Steam users sometimes see crashes or freezes at launch. A common fix is to disable the Steam Overlay.
- Open Steam and go to Library.
- Find Amnesia: The Bunker and click PKM.
- Go to Common and uncheck Enable Steam Overlay while playing.
- Return to the Library and start the game.
Update Graphics Card Drivers
The game is not overly demanding, but updated GPU drivers remove many issues. Use the links below to get the latest drivers for the GPU in use.
- NVIDIA users – download here.
- AMD users – download here.
Update Microsoft Visual C++
Modern PC games rely on Visual C++ redistributables. If these libraries are missing, install the latest from the official site.
Update DirectX
DirectX support is essential for modern games. Install the latest DirectX updates from the official site to ensure compatibility.
Amnesia: The Bunker Stuck on the Loading Screen
Some players report startup freezes. Updating display drivers can help resolve this.
- Open Device Manager from the desktop search.
- Expand Display adapters, right-click the GPU entry, and choose Update Drivers.
- Let Windows search automatically for drivers and complete the update. If no newer version is found, adjusting the screen resolution and restarting the PC may help.
The developers have acknowledged the issue and hinted at a forthcoming patch.
Removing the 60 FPS Cap
Disabling the frame limit is not a bug but a user preference. To change it, follow these steps:
- Open Conductor and navigate to Computer/My Documents/My Games/Amnesia The Bunker/Main.
- Locate NAME_XXXXXXXXX_user_settings and open it with a text editor.
- Modify the values to enable higher frame rates.
Change RefreshRate to 120, set LimitFPS to false, and adjust GameplayUpdateRate to 120.
“Cannot Load the Configuration File” — How to Solve?
Although Amnesia: The Bunker is well optimized, some users see the error Could not load the configuration file. The fix is straightforward and mirrors earlier titles in the series. After applying these steps, you can load the last save, but progress after that may not be recoverable.
- Navigate to Documents/My Games/Amnesia The Bunker/Main.
- Find user_settings.cfg and delete it.
- You may also remove all .cfg files in this folder.
Launch the game again and check for the issue. The path shown is the typical save and configuration location.
Reinstalling the game is not usually a fix; consider it only as a last resort.
Optimal Graphics Settings for Different PC Tiers
Below are recommended graphics setups for weak, mid-range, and high-end PCs, aligned with both minimum and recommended specs.
For Weak PCs
- Display mode — Frameless
- Vertical sync — Off
- Frame rate — 60 FPS
- Texture quality — Low
- Texture filtering — AFx4
- Shadow quality — Low
- Shadows in daylight — Low
- Lantern shadows — Off
- Reflections — Dynamic
- Refraction — Off
- Shadows on skin — Off
- Scenic quality — Medium
- Particles — Off
- Depth of field — Low
- Grain — Off
- SSAO — Off
- Glow — Off
For Medium PCs
- Display mode — Frameless
- Vertical sync — Off
- Frame rate — 90 FPS
- Texture quality — Medium
- Texture filtering — AFx8
- Shadow quality — Medium
- Shadows in daylight — Medium
- Lantern shadows — Off
- Reflections — Dynamic
- Refraction — On
- Shadows on skin — Off
- Scenic quality — Medium
- Particles — Off
- Depth of field — Medium
- Grain — On
- SSAO — On
- Glow — Off
For Powerful PCs
- Display mode — Frameless
- Vertical sync — On
- Frame rate — 120 FPS
- Texture quality — High
- Texture filtering — AFx16
- Shadow quality — Very high
- Shadows in daylight — Very high
- Lantern shadows — On
- Reflections — Dynamic
- Refraction — On
- Shadows on skin — On
- Scenic quality — Very high
- Particles — On
- Depth of field — High
- Grain — On
- SSAO — On
- Glow — On
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