Fix: “Out of video memory trying to allocate a rendering source” in Remnant 2

The error message “Out of video memory” appears when the game is unable to access GPU resources to render the shaders of the game. This happens when either the GPU memory (VRAM) is limited due to obsolete video drivers, or BIOS firmware.

Remnant II running into the “Out of video memory” error message is a common problem that the developer team is aware of and actively looking to patch it. You can find the various causes of the error message below in this article along with a set of several solutions that can help you get rid of the issue. 

What causes the “Out of video memory” error message in Remnant II? 

There are numerous causes of the error message in question, let us go through them in detail below.

Fixes for “Out of video memory” error in Remnant 2

Now that we have gone through the diverse causes of the error message in Remnant II, let us start with the solutions that can help you resolve the issue. 

1. Lower Graphics Settings: The first thing you should do in an attempt to resolve the error message is lower the graphics settings in Remnant II. Lowering the graphics settings will reduce the amount of GPU memory required by the game to render the textures on your PC which can ultimately fix the error message.
2. Run Remnant II in Compatibility Mode: Running Remnant II in compatibility mode is another fix for the error message in question. This is particularly helpful as it helps in diminishing the optimization issues with the game which causes Remnant II to throw out the video memory error message. 
3. Check Monitor Refresh Rate: Another way you can potentially resolve the error message is to ensure the refresh rate of your monitor is set correctly. Oftentimes, the refresh rate of your monitor can be changed by Windows which can cause an inconsistency with Remnant II. 
4. Update Video Drivers: The video drivers on your PC are important as they are used by the applications to communicate with the graphics card. If the drivers are obsolete or damaged, the communication will be hindered and the game process will not be able to properly utilize your GPU resources. Thus, you will need to update your video drivers to fix the error. 
5. Update BIOS: The firmware on your motherboard is another important aspect of this particular error message. This is because the BIOS manages all of the hardware on your motherboard and its functionality can be influenced with new-gen games, which requires you to update the BIOS. 
6. Enable Resizable Bar: rBar or Resizable Bar is a PCIe technology that optimizes how the shaders and textures are sent to the graphics card on your motherboard. Enabling resizable bar can fix the error message as it helps with bigger assets that need to be sent out to the GPU for rendering and compilation. 

1. Lower Graphics Settings

1. Open Remnant II on your system.
2. After that, click the System tab in the top menu.

   

3. On the System tab, go to Options.

   

4. Then, lower your graphics settings on the Video tab. 

2. Run Remnant II in Compatibility Mode

1. First, open the Steam app on your machine.
2. In the Steam app, go to the games library.
3. Then, right-click Remnant 2 and select Manage > Browse local files.

   

4. This will open a File Explorer window in the installation folder of the game.
5. After that, right-click on Remnant2.exe and click Properties.

   

6. Then, switch to Compatibility. 
7. There, tick the Run this program in compatibility mode for option.

   

8. Try the Windows 8 and Windows 7 options from the drop-down menu one by one. 

3. Check the Monitor Refresh Rate

1. Open the Settings app with the Win key + I shortcut.
2. Then, go to System > Display > Advanced display.

   

3. There, use the Choose a refresh rate menu to correctly select the refresh rate of your monitor.

   

4. Update Video Drivers

1. First, you will need to download the Display Driver Uninstaller utility from the official source here.
2. Then, unzip the downloaded file on your PC.
3. Navigate to the unzipped folder and open Display Driver Uninstaller.exe.
4. After DDU opens, click Continue on the Options page.

   

5. Then, use the Select device type to choose GPU as the device.

   

6. Follow this up by selecting your video card manufacturer from the Select device menu.

   

7. After that, click Clean and uninstall.

   

8. When your PC boots up, go to your GPU manufacturer’s website and download the latest video drivers available.
9. Install the new video drivers and run the game. 

5. Update BIOS

1. Head to your motherboard manufacturer’s website and download the latest firmware available.
2. Follow their respective manual on updating your BIOS.
3. If you are not aware of your motherboard model and manufacturer, press the Win key + R on your keyboard.
4. Type in msinfo32 and hit Enter in the Run box.

   

5. Then, in the System Information window, locate BaseBoard Product and BaseBoard Manufacturer to find your motherboard model and manufacturer.

   

6. Enable Resizable Bar

1. To enable resizable bar, you will need to ensure you have the latest BIOS version installed. Use the instructions above to do so. 
2. After that, restart your PC and boot into the BIOS configuration.
3. On Asus motherboards, you can use the Resize Bar option at the top to enable it.

   

4. Alternatively, you will have to search your respective motherboard’s model for the location of the Resizable Bar option in the BIOS configuration. 

That is it, these solutions should resolve the out-of-video memory error message in Remnant II for you. You will need to ensure that you are running the latest version of BIOS firmware, and graphics drivers on your system to prevent such issues from occurring again.