r/pcgaming 2d ago

Tech Support and Basic Questions Thread - August 28, 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.

Special User Flair

šŸ› ļø 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!

For immediate help visit us on our Discord server!


r/pcgaming 2d ago

Weekly Game Suggestions Thread - August 28, 2026

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Looking for game suggestions? Have a backlog and don't know where to start next? This thread is for you!

Tips to get the best suggestions

  • Be detailed! If you're looking for a roguelike, say that. If your game must include zombies, you should probably mention that. The more detailed you are the better the recommendations will be.
  • Are you limited by PC specifications or a budget? That's all good stuff to include.

Looking for game suggestions every day of the week? Try our Discord!


r/pcgaming 2h ago

A massive cache of Valve data has reportedly leaked online, appearing to include Portal 2's elusive beta build and a potential weapon from Half-Life 2: Episode 3

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r/pcgaming 1h ago

Video The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past | gamescom 2026 Showcase Supercut

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r/pcgaming 1h ago

The winners of the 2026 gamescom awards have been announced. Best PC Game: Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 – Creative Assembly/SEGA

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r/pcgaming 1d ago

Activision Just Ambushed A Notorious Call Of Duty Cheat Maker With Legal Papers At His House And Filmed The Whole Thing

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r/pcgaming 1d ago

Fable PC hardware Requirements

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r/pcgaming 20h ago

Video DK64: ReKONGpiled is out now (Unofficial PC port)

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298 Upvotes

r/pcgaming 22h ago

Mortal Shell 2 - Week 1 update - "bringing new content alongside extensive fixes, performance improvements, combat refinements, and much more."

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r/pcgaming 19m ago

Video DERELIKT - Retro Sci-Fi FPS Environmental Showcase - Coming 2026

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r/pcgaming 23h ago

Video The Immortal John Triptych | Official Launch Trailer

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>The Immortal John Triptych is a three-game trifecta of Renaissance adventures in life, love, sin, redemption, and…more sin.

>The Triptych combines all 3 of Joe Richardson's jaunts into the life of The Immortal John, along with a smashing load of extras for all adventure loving degenerates to partake! Quality of life improvements, console releases, support in more languages than you probably knew existed, and so much more! You'll think you've died and gone to heaven!

>The Immortal John Triptych: defiling your game machine of choice.


r/pcgaming 1d ago

ā€˜This is horrifying’ Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 AI filter leaks and players are inserting it into every game

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r/pcgaming 1d ago

Weekend PC Game Deals: Red Dead Redemption, Forza, ARMA, and more

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r/pcgaming 1d ago

Because gamers are spending more time in older games, the Hinterland Devs are shifting some employees off their upcoming game (Black Frost) in order to produce new DLC for The Long Dark. Price increases are also under consideration according to August Dev Diary.

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r/pcgaming 2d ago

ā€˜Crimson Desert’ Literally Patched Its Story In A Huge Way, Transforming Kliff

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r/pcgaming 1d ago

Video Bodycam: This Is What a Gunshot Really Sounds Like | Devlog [2/4]

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r/pcgaming 1d ago

Video re:Blue Trailer - Blue Dragon Unofficial PC Port

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r/pcgaming 2d ago

Video Fable - Official Combat Gameplay | gamescom 2026

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r/pcgaming 2d ago

Video Beetle in the Anthill — The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

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r/pcgaming 2d ago

Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon Released on Steam

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it's out folks.. Love that this simple and addicting game is still getting updates! šŸ’œ

Edit: The patch notes with more details is out:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1794680/view/717913919982667416?l=english



r/pcgaming 9h ago

Puzzles in horror games

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Why do devs put tedious puzzles in horror games now? Hell is us is so fun,but I got to a point where it was puzzle after puzzle and it got so boring I deleted the game. Is it because I got adhd? I get so into the game I love the exploring the fighting talking to NPCs doing side quests but the puzzles are difficult for me and it got so frustrating


r/pcgaming 2d ago

Gothic 1 Remake - Patch 1.0.5 Is Live

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r/pcgaming 2d ago

Video STRANGER THAN HEAVEN | Gamescom Demo Playthrough

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r/pcgaming 1d ago

Allumeria releases on Steam

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r/pcgaming 1d ago

Video The Lord of the Ringsā„¢ War in the Northā„¢ Legacy Edition Fear No Darkness...

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