10 Fixes: Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT Black Screen 💡

Sherly updated on Aug 01, 2024 | Home >Computer Instruction

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT black screen error on PC can occur for a variety of reasons, such as Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers, hardware compatibility issues, game file corruption, conflict with other software, or overlays. Luckily, there are several potential fixes to this issue. EaseUS has found 10 solutions for you.

  1. Fix 1. Restart PCblack-screen-ghost-of-tsushima.png
  2. Fix 2. Switch to Full Screen/Windowed Mode
  3. Fix 3. Run Tsushima Director's Cut and Steam as Administrator
  4. Fix 4. Reset Launcher
  5. Fix 5. Update Graphic Card
  6. Fix 6. Verify the Integrity of Game Files
  7. Fix 7. Allow Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut via Firewall
  8. Fix 8. Disable In-Game Overlays
  9. Fix 9. Reinstall Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut
  10. Fix 10. Update Windows

How to Fix Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT Black Screen

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT may get stuck on the black screen when you launch or run it. Try the following fixes when you meet this error.

Fix 1. Restart PC

One of the simplest solutions is to completely close the Game and restart your PC. This will usually resolve temporary glitches or freezes that cause the Ghost of Tsushima Director's CUT to display a black screen.

Fix 2. Switch to Full Screen/Windowed Mode

When the Ghost of Tsushima DiRECTOR's CUT is stuck on the Black Screen on the PC, you can switch the Window mode to the Exclusive fullscreen or Windowed mode and remove this error. Here is how:

Step 1. Go to the Ghost of Tsushima Launcher and select "options."

Step 2. Select the Exclusive Fullscreen or "Windowed" under the "Window Mode" tab.

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Step 3. Click OK to see if you have removed this error.

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Fix 3. Run Tsushima Director's Cut and Steam as Administrator

Running Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT as an administrator can obtain full system permissions, thereby reducing the possibility of a black screen, freeze, or crash due to insufficient system permissions. The operation method is as follows:

Step 1. Right-click the Steam icon on your desktop and select Properties. Select the Compatibility tab.

Step 2. Check the Run this program as an administrator checkbox. Then click Apply and OK to continue.

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Fix 4. Reset Launcher

To reset launcher, you can launch the Game in Steam first. Then, select "Options" to enter the setup window.You can see the "Reset" button at the left bottom.

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Fix 5. Update Graphic Card

Outdated or corrupted graphics card drivers can cause black screen issues in games. You can fix the Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR's CUT black screen error by updating your graphics card drivers. Here's how:

Step 1.  Right-click the Windows icon and select the "Device Manager."

Step 2. Locate the "display adapters" and right-click the target Graphic card you are using.

Step 3. Click Update Driver to enter a new Window. If your graphic is out of date, you can follow the on-screen prompts to update it.

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Fix 6. Verify the Integrity of Game Files

Corrupt game files may lead to the black screen error when launching Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT. To verify the integrity of game files in Steam, follow these steps:

Step 1. Open the Steam application on your computer.

Step 2. Go to your Library and right-click on Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT.

Step 3. Select "Properties" from the drop-down menu.

Step 4. Go to the "Local Files" tab and click on "Verify Integrity of Game Files."

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This way, Steam will then check for any missing or corrupted files and will automatically download and replace them if necessary.

Fix 7. Allow Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut via Firewall

Incorrect firewall settings can also cause Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut to get stuck on a black screen when launching. Make sure you have allowed it to go through the Firewall. Here is how:

Step 1. Visit the computer's Control Panel.

Step 2. Go to "System and Security" and then click on "Windows Defender Firewall."

Step 3. Click on "Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall" on the left side of the window.

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Step 4. Click the "Change settings" button and click on "Allow another app."

Step 5. Select the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut executable file and click "Add."

Fix 8. Disable In-Game Overlays

The in-game overlay allows you to easily record videos, take screenshots, play co-op, or broadcast your gameplay when playing the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut. However, the in-game overlay may cause your game to freeze or go black. Here's how to turn it off:

Step 1. Go to Steam > Settings > In Game.

Step 2. Toggle off the "Enable the Steam overlay while in-game" option.

Step 3. For discord overlay: Go to User Settings > Game Overlay tab > Switch off Enable in-game overlay option.

For GeForce Experience: Open GeForce Experience and tap on the Gear icon beside your username. Click on General and then switch off the "In-game Overlay" options.

Fix 9. Reinstall Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut

If you try all the fixes above, you can uninstall Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut and then install the Game again to remove this error.

Fix 10. Update Windows

Updating Windows can potentially solve a black screen error, especially if the issue is caused by outdated or incompatible system files or drivers. Update Windows can help you out of the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut black screen error.

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Step 1. Connect the USB drive/external drive to a working computer, open EaseUS WinRescuer, and click "Create Bootable Media."

Step 2. Select EaseUS Boot Toolkits and other components you need. Then, click "Next."

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Step 3. Select your movable device and click "Go" to create an image on your USB drive/external drive. You can also burn the Windows ISO file to the storage media.

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Step 4. Confirm the warning message and then wait for the creation process to complete.

Step 5. Connect the created bootable drive to the faulty computer and reboot it by pressing and holding "F2"/"Del" to enter the BIOS. Then, set the WinPE bootable drive as the boot disk and press "F10" to exit.

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Step 6. Then, the computer will enter WinPE desktop. Open BootRepair, select the system you want to repair, and click "Repair."

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Step 7. Wait a moment, and you will receive an alert that the system has been successfully repaired. Click "OK" to complete the boot repair process.

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EaseUS Partition Master also works when you meet a blue screen when playing games. Don't forget to download this tool to help.

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Conclusion

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut is a visually stunning game that has attracted players around the world. However, some players reported that they were stuck on a black screen error when launching Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut. This article provides 11 possible solutions. Hope it helps. Don't forget to share this article with other Ghost of Tsushima PC players.

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Written by Sherly

Sherly joined EaseUS in 2022 and she has always loved writing articles and enjoys the fun they bring. She receives professional training here, focusing on product performance and other relative knowledge. She has written over 200 articles to help people overcome computing issues.

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