Game issues in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Cyberpunk highlight technical problems across these titles.
Game issues in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Cyberpunk highlight technical problems across these titles.
After some time without playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, I attempted to restart the game yesterday. Once it loaded onto the home screen and I pressed "Continue," the application began loading but then crashed with an error: LowLevelFatalError [File:Unknown] [Line: 3365]. The file involved was Pak Decompression failed, specifically a Windows pack named pakchunk0. Various troubleshooting steps were tried—reinstalling through Steam, updating drivers, switching operating systems, adjusting system settings, and even using a different storage drive. I also disabled certain security features and changed the game’s profile. Despite these efforts, the crash persisted. Later, when playing Cyberpunk on my new PC, the same error appeared after roughly five minutes of playtime. Both attempts were hindered by outdated hardware and persistent technical issues.
Your CPU model might be experiencing stability problems. Which microcode version are you using? The latest 0x12F from May this year, the 0x12B released in autumn last year, or an older version? Frequent BSODs, unpacking errors, and messages like "pak decompression failed" are common signs. Check a Reddit thread for similar symptoms: https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/...en_cpu_is/. It could be another issue—otherwise, you may need to return it to Intel. You don’t have a 12th-gen CPU on hand, but someone with one might be willing to lend it for testing.
Is there any detected issues? This appears to be a memory-related problem. Are BSODs occurring? If crashes are happening often and seem to stem from hardware, it's unusual you're not seeing any error screens. Should you encounter BSODs: look in C:\Windows\Minidump for any saved dumps. If present, return to the Windows directory and move the Minidump folder to your Downloads folder (or use your desktop if OneDrive isn't available). Compress the moved folder and send it via email.
The only crashes I experienced recently were connected to the Vanguard incident, though I haven’t encountered any since updating to Windows 10.
The only crashes I experienced were connected to riots Vanguard. It’s not just about games—I’ve been using Roadcraft lately and haven’t faced any problems.
It's accurate that EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION (0xC0000005) is typically a memory issue. However, the memory controller belongs to the CPU, so a memory error might actually indicate a failing CPU. @Minekoe 0x12B microcode isn't the newest version. Intel has suggested that the CPU could degrade over time, particularly if the system has been idle for extended periods. What might occur when you begin to unload files? For instance, installing Nvidia drivers, downloading large games from Steam, and so on.
I've seen a BIOS update for my motherboard, but it's still incomplete, so I haven't applied it yet. My computer runs continuously, mainly under heavy use with HandBrake, and occasionally when idle. During NVIDIA driver installations, the process often stops due to a 7-Zip CRC error. I've never encountered any issues downloading or installing Steam games before.
When downloading and setting up games from Steam, it often comes down to whether the files are compressed or not. Larger games tend to be compressed, but issues with the Nvidia driver installer can indicate CPU problems. It might be wise to return the CPU to Intel or check if the reseller can help—likely not. Over time, the CPU will continue to degrade until it fails. Manufacturers sometimes release untested BIOS versions quickly, which can be risky.