How to Fix Black Screen Issue on Doom Eternal?

DOOM Eternal was released on March 20, 2020, for Windows globally. This is the sequel of Doom that’s a first-person shooter video game by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Now, the players are getting some of the issues or errors and the black screen issue is one of them. So, if you’re also facing a similar issue, then check out how to fix the Black Screen Issue on Doom Eternal.

2. Update Graphics Drivers

If you’re using the Nvidia graphics card then update the GeForce Experience app on your PC from the Nvidia official site here.

But if you’re using the AMD graphics card on your system, then update the latest AMD Drivers from here.

3. Adjust Settings on High Level

DOOM Eternal causing crashes on some system configurations while using Ultra mode, Nightmare, or Ultra-Nightmare graphics settings (Ryzen and RTX GPU cards). So, make sure to adjust settings on high. If in case, you’re getting crashes or errors, try to use default settings.

4. Disable Antivirus Software

If you’re using antivirus software on your Windows system then you should disable the Antivirus software while gaming. Meanwhile, you can also set an exception for the Doom Eternal game and start running it. You can also restart your computer to change effects and then try to play the game.

5. Check the System Requirements

Make sure to check the minimum and recommended system requirements of Doom Eternal first before downloading or installing the game. It’s always better to follow the recommended system requirements for optimal gameplay.

6. Rollback to Previous Graphics Driver (442.74)

The latest graphics driver version 445.75 is causing the black screen flickering issue in high-action areas of Doom Eternal. However, previous graphics driver versions didn’t have that particular issue. So, if you’ve already updated the Nvidia graphics driver version to the latest one and started experiencing the glitch or flickering issue, then you should rollback to the previous version of 442.74 as of now.

7. Disable V-Sync in Nvidia Control Panel

In order to get the best graphics performance with the visible benchmark jump, you should also turn off the V-Sync in the graphics settings as a temporary solution.

Open the Nvidia Control Panel and select the Advanced Settings from the control panel toolbar.
Select a Task pane under the 3D Settings > Click on Manage 3D Settings > Click on the Global Settings tab.
From the Global presets menu, select Base profile.
Head over to the Settings list box > Select Vertical sync > Turn it off by changing the value.
Finally, click on Apply to save changes.
Now, restart your computer and run the game again to check for the issue.

Meanwhile, we can also suggest you turn off your computer > remove the power socket > open the CPU side panel/lid > detach and plug back in the Graphics Card > close the side panel, turn on the computer and check the game again.

Still, the above methods are not working? That may be a Graphics Card problem and you can go to any nearest service center for further help.

That’s it, guys. We hope you’ve found this troubleshooting guide useful. Feel free to ask in the comments below for any queries.

How to Fix Black Screen Issue on Doom Eternal?