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[Workaround Fix] Game crash in Intel 10,11,12 Gen CPU's

By denisemakar DM|AA

This guide is a easy workaround fix for some players that might be using an Intel 10, 11 or 12 Gen CPU's. You came here due to such issue and have been running into issues with the game crashing upon launch. You're in the right spot.

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denisemakar DM|AA
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The Elder Scrolls Online

Category: Game Modes, Modding or Configuration, Multiplayer, Walkthroughs

Languages: English

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25 Feb, 2022 @ 8:39am

25 Feb, 2022 @ 9:31am

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Guide Index

Overview

What is causing my game to crash?

The workaround fix

Source

Credits

Comments

What is causing my game to crash?

This issue is related to a bug in OpenSSL 1.2. Any game that currently uses this version will have issues, this includes Unreal Engine 4.21 which is what (A Way Out and some other games) run on.

As for this moment, game devs are working on a permanent fix.

The workaround fix

Below are steps for a workaround that should let the users affected play the game. You can find it below.

Step 1. Open "Control Panel" by searching for it in Windows search bar, by pressing the Windows button or key.
Step 2. Go to "System & Security"
Step 3. Go to "System"
Step 4. Press "Advanced system settings"
Step 5. Press "Environmental Variables"
Step 6. Create a new "System Variable" (NOT USER VARIABLE)
Step 7. Enter the following into the Variable name box: OPENSSL_ia32cap
Step 8. Enter the following into the Variable value box: ~0x20000000
Step 9. Now press OK.
Step 10. Restart PC. For changes to take effect.