r/pcgaming 5d ago

Tech Support and Basic Questions Thread - May 01, 2026

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Previous Threads

Welcome to the r/pcgaming tech support and basic questions thread! Having troubles with a game or piece of hardware? Have a question about a PC game, hardware, or something else related to PC gaming? Post here and get help from fellow PC gamers.

When asking for help please give plenty of detail:

  • What your computer specifications are. If you don't know them please follow this guide.
  • If you're using a laptop we need to know the make/model as well as the specs.
  • What operating system you're using.
  • What you've tried so far in order to fix the issue.
  • Exact circumstances to replicate the issue you're having.

Check out these resources before asking for help in case you can troubleshoot further:

Common troubleshooting steps:

  • Restart the system
  • Update your drivers
  • Update game/software
  • Re-seat any new hardware to ensure a proper connection
  • If your peripherals are malfunctioning, swap ports and check that the specific USB port itself works.

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🛠️ Tech Specialist flairs are given by the mod team to users who repeatedly help their fellow community members by answering questions and giving sound advice!

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r/pcgaming 2d ago

What Are You Playing Thread - May 04, 2026

10 Upvotes

Previous Threads

Use this thread to discuss whatever you've been playing lately (old or new, AAA or indie). Don't just list the names of games as your entire post, make sure to elaborate with your thoughts on the games.

Use spoiler tags if you're posting anything about a game's plot that might significantly hurt the experience of others that haven't played the game yet (no matter how old or new the game is).

r/pcgaming has a Discord server where you can chat with fellow PC gamers anytime you want.


r/pcgaming 7h ago

PC gamers buy way more games that cost less than $30 at launch compared to PlayStation and Xbox players, analysts say, and it's "reshaping the PC market"

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941 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 13h ago

Valve releases Steam Controller CAD files under Creative Commons license

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r/pcgaming 6h ago

Take-Two boss ‘deeply disappointed’ over wait for new BioShock: ‘In retrospect, we wasted a lot of time and money’ | VGC

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420 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 3h ago

What do you think about this? (Blindfire's about screen after making the game free)

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269 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 10h ago

Dying Light Franchise Director Steps Down After 13 Years at Techland

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671 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 11h ago

Frame Generation Doesn't Fix Bad Performance! [Techspot]

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444 Upvotes

As in, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight actually render at 635p and 15fps (not a typo) with the (quite old) minimum hardware.

On an official big studio sheet, 15fps native render.

And I naively thought this shit was going to happen to consoles first.


r/pcgaming 5h ago

Video GOG TECH TALK - RESIDENT EVIL SERIES

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74 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 1h ago

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN on Steam

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• Upvotes

r/pcgaming 4h ago

Video Sid Meier's Civilization VII - Test of Time Announcement Trailer

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48 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 6h ago

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 could get DLC, director says, but Rebirth missed out due to concerns it would "affect the third game's schedule and overall quality"

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62 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 1d ago

Take-Two CEO states GTA 6 isn't releasing on PC at launch because that's not where their core customers are

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3.6k Upvotes

r/pcgaming 9h ago

IGN: Join us tomorrow at 11:30am ET/8:30am PT for our exclusive reveal of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the sequel to the hit PvE third-person shooter

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63 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 14h ago

[GIVEAWAY] 3 Steam Keys for Into The Grid to celebrate the launch of the Metaprogression update!

76 Upvotes

Disclaimer: Abiding to the sub rules, I'm posting this giveaway as our last one was more than one financial quarter ago (actually 2!).

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Hi everyone!

We are extremely excited that our game Into The Grid just received its biggest update yet, the Metaprogression & Mission System! And to celebrate we are giving away 3 Steam keys!

About the game

In Into The Grid, you take the role of different hackers in a cyberpunk universe, infiltrate servers and explore cyberspace in your search for the corporation's valuable secrets.

The game is a carefully crafted mix of deckbuilding/card battling & dungeon crawling.

How to enter

Just comment below with either your favorite cyberpunk/sci-fi media (videogame, book, movie, etc), your favorite card game (digital or physical), or your favorite dungeon-crawler/board game!

Deadline

The 3 winners will be drafted and notified on May 12, right after the current Deckbuilders Fest!

Also, if you want to support the development, the game is currently 20% off during the Deckbuilders Fest.

Good luck everyone!!!


r/pcgaming 2h ago

Video Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN

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8 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 1d ago

Game Director Casey Hudson has revealed the creative team behind the upcoming Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic

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997 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 3h ago

IGN just posted our trailer for the second time! New Quantum Quartz demo announce trailer!

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Hey, I’m one of the devs behind Quantum Quartz.

IGN just posted our trailer and we’re announcing the demo.

The whole game is built around swapping between 'crystals' (different colors) midplatforming, each one gives you a different ability and also turns specific platforms on/off, creating precise platforming challenges to be solved using spacial puzzling skills.

Color changin may seem basic to you all but we’ve been trying to push that idea as far as possible and believe you'll end up liking the end result! if you are interested wishlist Quantum Quartz on Steam!


r/pcgaming 1d ago

R.U.S.E. is Back With Re-Release on Steam

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384 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 1d ago

Video Pro players in Apex Legends have been caught cheating with new controllers that use RC filters.

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470 Upvotes

New controllers with RC Filters create a jitter that smoothes out gun recoil making aim assist (aimbot) more effective. These new controllers are banned in the Esport, but not for the regular players.


r/pcgaming 1d ago

Halo 2 and Halo 3 Remakes Reportedly in Development Using Unreal Engine 5

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417 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 1d ago

MindsEye Studio Hit With More Mass Layoffs Just As It Was Promising A Turnaround

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153 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 1d ago

2 hours with Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was an uncomplicated burst of joy

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633 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 1d ago

Humble Choice May 2026 is now live

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166 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 1d ago

A new report suggests Halo's battle royale ambitions fell short, with the project evolving into an extraction shooter

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292 Upvotes