SCS Software has created and published Euro Truck Simulator 2, an open-world truck simulator computer game for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS. It was first released in October 2012, and it remains one of the best truck simulation games available. The best part is that Euro Truck Simulator 2 has gotten a lot of positive feedback from players, however, a few of them are having problems with black screens on PC.
According to many reports on the internet, when impacted users try to begin the game, it simply freezes at a black screen. Another significant problem is that there is no sound during the black screen. After some time has passed, gamers must hit the Alt+F4 buttons to exit the screen and do nothing else. As a result, this problem or defect is quite aggravating.
Fix: Euro Truck Simulator 2 Black Screen After Startup
Well, there’s a good likelihood that the Euro Truck Simulator 2 black screen problem is caused by a PC configuration conflict with the game’s system requirements. Meanwhile, an obsolete graphics driver, lost or damaged game files, an outdated game version, DirectX issues, overlay app issues, higher in-game graphics settings, and other factors can all contribute to the black screen while the game is loading.
It’s worth noting that the game’s system requirements may be found on the above website to guarantee that no compatibility issues arise on your PC.
1. Disable Full-Screen Optimizations
1. To begin, navigate to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Euro Truck Simulator 2\Binaries\Win64 directory. [Go there if you’ve installed the Steam client or game on a different disc or location.]
2. Right-click the Euro Truck Simulator 2.exe file and select Properties from the context menu.
3. Go to the Compatibility tab > Uncheck the Enable Fullscreen Optimizations toggle.
4. To save your changes, click Apply and then OK.
2. Run the game as an Administrator
To avoid user account control and privilege concerns, make sure to run the game exe file as an administrator. On your PC, you should also launch the Steam client as an administrator. To do so, follow these steps:
1. On your computer, right-click the Euro Truck Simulator 2 exe shortcut file.
2. Select Properties and then the Compatibility tab.
3. To checkmark the Run this program as an administrator checkbox, make sure you click it.
4. To save your changes, click Apply and then OK.
3. Check Graphics Driver Update
Make sure to check your PC’s graphics driver update to see if it’s up to date. An out-of-date GPU driver version or a damaged driver might create a variety of problems. It will also assist you in resolving black screen issues with games or programs. To do so, follow these steps:
1. To access the Quick Link Menu, press the Windows + X keys together.
2. Now, from the list, select Device Manager > Double-click on Display Adapters.
3. Right-click on the dedicated graphics card that you’re utilizing.
4. Next, choose Update driver > Search automatically for drivers.
5. If an update is available, the system will download and install it automatically.
6. Restart the device to effect the changes.
4. Update Euro Truck Simulator 2
If you haven’t updated your Euro Truck Simulator 2 game in a while, be sure to check for updates and install the newest patch by following the procedures below (if available). To do so, follow these steps:
Steam:
1. Launch the Steam client > Navigate to Library > From the left pane, select Euro Truck Simulator 2.
2. It’ll look for the latest update automatically. If an update is available, make sure to select Update.
3. The update may take some time to install. Once completed, make sure you exit the Steam client.
4. Finally, reboot your computer to have the changes take effect, and then try starting the game again.
Epic Launcher:
1. Go to Library in the Epic client > From the left pane, select Euro Truck Simulator 2.
2. It’ll look for the latest update automatically. If an update is available, make sure to select Update.
3. Finally, reboot your computer to have the changes take effect, and then try starting the game again.
5. Check System Resources
Whether the game is slow to load or takes too long to start, check the system resources after opening the Euro Truck Simulator 2 game on your PC by following the instructions below to see if the RAM or CPU Usage has increased.
1. To open Task Manager, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
2. Select the task that you want to close from the Processes tab.
3. After you’ve made your selection, click End Task. Make sure you do each assignment step by step.
4. Simply restart your computer to see the consequences change immediately.
6. Disable Overlay Applications
Overlay programs can run in the background while gaming, according to some impacted users, consuming system resources and causing gameplay troubles.
If you’re not utilizing a separate overlay program for chatting, screenshots, or recording gameplay sessions, deactivating them before playing the game will come in handy. To accomplish this, follow these instructions:
1. Go to Library in the Steam client.
2. Right-click on Euro Truck Simulator 2 and choose Properties from the menu.
3. Go to the General section and uncheck the Enable Steam Overlay checkbox.
4. Return to Library > Restart Euro Truck Simulator 2 to see if the black screen problem still exists.
7. Check Windows Updates
There’s also a good risk that your Windows OS will become obsolete after a while. Apart from bugs or stability issues, your gameplay performance may suffer greatly in this circumstance. As a result, it’s always a good idea to check for Windows updates and update to the most recent version (if available). To do so, follow these steps:
1. To access the Windows Settings menu, press Windows + I.
2. Then, under the Windows Update section, choose Update & Security > Check for updates.
3. Select Download and install if an update is available.
4. Allow some time for the update to be performed.
5. Finally, restart your computer to have the modifications take effect right away.
8. Lower in-game Graphics Settings
To see if it helps, try decreasing the in-game graphical settings from the game menu. To fix black screen issues, disable V-Sync, Shadow effects, and Anti-Aliasing, and try running the game at a lower display resolution.
9. Update DirectX
Multiple issues with the game’s launching or playability can be caused by an outdated DirectX version or a lack of DirectX. You should try updating it by following the steps below.
1. To get the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer for your PC, go to this Microsoft link.
2. After that, manually install or upgrade the DirectX version.
3. After you’ve finished, restart your computer to effect the modifications.
10. Press ALT+TAB Key Combo
Some vulnerable PC users have reported that they can move between open programs on the PC by executing the ALT + TAB key shortcut combo. So, continue pressing ALT + TAB to switch between programs, then return to the running game to see if the problem has been resolved. It will switch the display mode from full-screen to windowed mode, then back to full-screen mode, resolving the black screen problem.
11. Try Disabling Overlay Apps
It appears that a few popular apps have their own overlay program that can run in the background and cause problems with gaming performance or even launching. To fix the problem, switch them off by following the procedures below:
Disable Discord Overlay
1. Open the Discord app > At the bottom, click the gear icon.
2. Under App Settings > Select Overlay > Turn on the Enable in-game overlay option.
3. Select Euro Truck Simulator 2 from the Games tab.
4. Finally, toggle the Enable in-game overlay toggle to off.
5. To apply the modifications, restart your computer.
Disable Xbox Game Bar
1. To open Windows Settings, press Windows + I.
2. Select Gaming from the drop-down menu. Navigate to the Game Bar > Turn off Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar
If you can’t find the Game Bar option in the Start menu, go to the Windows Settings menu and look for it.
Disable Nvidia GeForce Experience Overlay
1. Navigate to Settings in the Nvidia GeForce Experience app.
2. Disable the In-Game Overlay option under the General menu.
3. Finally, restart your computer to implement the modifications and relaunch the game.
Keep in mind that you should disable any other overlay apps that operate in the background, such as MSI Afterburner, Rivatuner, RGB software, or any other third-party overlay apps.
12. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime
To completely resolve various gaming bugs or failures, you essential to reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime on your machine. To do so, follow these steps:
1. To access the Start Menu, press the Windows key on your keyboard.
2. Type Apps & Features into the search box and select it from the list of results.
3. Now, look through the list for the Microsoft Visual C++ program(s).
4. Choose each program and then click Uninstall.
5. Download the newest Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime from the official Microsoft website.
6. Install it on your computer after that, then restart the system to see the changes.
13. Verify Game Files and Repair
It’s also a good idea to check the game files and see if they can be repaired automatically using the game client.
For Steam:
1. Go to the Library in Steam.
2. Select the Euro Truck Simulator 2 game with a right-click.
3. Select Properties > Select the Local Files option from the drop-down menu.
4. Select Verify Integrity of Game Files…
5. This process will begin by verifying and inspecting all of the installed game files to see if there are any absent or damaged files.
6. Allow the procedure to finish. To apply the changes, exit the Steam client and restart your computer.
7. Finally, restart Steam and try again to run Euro Truck Simulator 2.
For Epic:
That’s all there for you, guys. We hope you found this guide useful. You can leave a comment below if you have any further questions.
