Updated on October 31, 12:30 p.m. (GMT+8): Added relevant guides.

The infamous black screen issue continues to haunt players following the release of Black Ops 6.

To help you, we provide some effective troubleshooting methods to fix the Black Ops 6 black screen issue.

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While it’s a common hiccup in the gaming universe, finding the fix can be a real challenge. As a result, players are having trouble diving into the action and flocking to the internet to find a potential solution.

Black Ops 6 black screen fixes

Luckily, you can easily resolve the black screen issue by following these methods:

Restart the game

Restarting the game typically resolves black screen on launch and you can get back to action in no time.

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In fact, several Reddit users, especially during the beta phase, reported that they were able to get rid of the black screen after restarting Black Ops 6 multiple times.

Update the graphics driver

It’s no secret that Black Ops 6 is a graphic-intensive game which means you’re more likely to encounter issues if your system is running an outdated version of graphics driver. 

Therefore, always make sure that your system is running the latest GPU driver whether you are using an AMD or Nvidia card. You can follow these steps to download the latest version:

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Nvidia

  • Visit the Nvidia Drivers page and select your graphics card model.
  • Download the latest driver and run the installer, following the on-screen instructions to complete the installation

AMD

  • Open the AMD Software application on your computer.
  • Click on the Check for Updates option in the top right corner.
  • If an update is available, follow the prompts to install it.

Close unnecessary background applications

On a system with standard hardware, it’s important to disable background applications like Wallpaper Engine that might be using video memory.

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Doing so will help Black Ops 6 to properly utilize your GPU’s memory and power.

Verify the game files

Corrupted or missing files also cause the Black Ops 6 to get stuck at the black screen on startup. So, we recommend verifying your game files once to be on the safe side.

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