How to fix the "Your Rendering device has been lost" error in Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 might have a dedicated team of developers working to ensure all the bugs and glitches the game has are ironed out immediately. However, as it is with other online competitive games, it’s natural that some games will have bugs and errors, and the ”Your rendering device has been lost” is one of the newest ones.

Today, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about how you can fix the “Your rendering device has been lost” error in Overwatch 2. To ensure everyone can eventually fix this issue, we’ll go through various fixes players have employed in the past to get to the bottom of this issue.

So, without further ado, here’s how to fix the “Your rendering device has been lost” issue in Overwatch 2.

Close Background Applications

Sometimes, background apps and programs can hog system resources and mess with the game, leading to crashes. A simple way to fix this is to open Task Manager (Shift+Ctrl+Esc), spot tasks that aren't important while gaming (any unnecessary software), right-click, and End Task. this will free up resources and prevent any conflicts within the system. 

Reset Frequency Settings

While overclocking your components can boost performance, it can also make your system unstable. Pushing the hardware past its limits can cause it to lose connection with the rendering device. If you’ve overclocked any of your hardware, especially your GPU, reset it to its default settings. If the issue persists, try underclocking just a bit to find the sweet spot between performance and stability.

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Update Device Drivers

Outdated drivers can cause several gaming issues, including the rendering device error. Graphics cards especially need up-to-date drivers to run smoothly and avoid in-game crashes. To update drivers, you can use software like GeForce Experience and AMD Software based on your GPU. Alternatively, go to Device Manager(Win+R), type devmgmt.msc, and press enter. Expand Display adapters, right-click your graphics card, and select Update driver.

Repair Game Files

Corrupt game files can also cause the rendering device error. This could happen due to an incomplete update, a crash, or a system issue that could lead to a change in the game files. Luckily, the Battle.net game launcher has a built-in tool to handle this. Open the launcher, go to Overwatch 2, click on Options, and choose Scan and Repair. This will check and automatically fix any corrupt or missing files.

Enable SysMain

Also known as Superfetch in older versions of Windows, SysMain helps manage system memory and improves loading times for games and apps. Disabling it might cause issues with how Overwatch 2 runs, leading to rendering device problems. To enable it, press ‘Win+R’, type services.msc, and hit enter. Scroll down and find SysMain, right-click it, set it to Automatic, and click Start to get it running. This can help with memory management while playing Overwatch 2.

Turn on GPU Scaling (AMD Only)

If you have an AMD graphics card, having the wrong scaling settings could trigger the rendering device error. Turning the GPU scaling on can help manage the game’s graphics more effectively and prevent crashes. Open AMD Radeon Settings, go to Display and toggle GPU Scaling on. This will stabilize your performance.

Check for Overheating

If your system components are getting too hot, especially your GPU, it can cause major performance drops, or force your hardware to shut down temporarily to avoid damage. Overheating is a common cause of crashes in games like Overwatch 2, including the rendering device error. To make sure your PC stays cool, clean out any dust from your fans, GPU, and CPU cooler. Additionally, you can use monitoring software like MSI Afterburner and HWMonitor to keep an eye on your system’s temperature while gaming.

Lower In-Game Settings

High settings like Ultra textures, shadows, and anti-aliasing can put strain on your GPU, and your system might be struggling to keep up with the game’s graphics demands. If you have an older GPU, high graphics settings can cause it to crash or lose connection. Head into Overwatch 2’s graphics settings and try lowering things like Texture Quality, Shadows, and Anti-Aliasing. This will lighten the load on your GPU and potentially prevent the game from crashing.