Quick answer
Patch 4 possibly addressed a crash caused by resizing the game window extremely small while using snap resolution. Update before retesting and avoid reducing the window to an unusable size.
Verified July 18, 2026. This guide separates confirmed facts from unannounced features.
Known trigger
The official note describes a very small resized window and “snap” resolution. It does not state that ordinary fullscreen switching always crashes, so preserve the exact trigger when searching or reporting.
Safe recovery
Restart the game, use a normal window size, and avoid repeated rapid resize actions. If the game cannot reopen, verify files and test the developer’s Vulkan or D3D11 launch option separately only when startup itself is failing.
Report remaining cases
Include desktop resolution, scale percentage, window mode, target size, GPU, operating system, and whether Patch 4 is installed. A short screen recording can distinguish snap behavior from a graphics-device boot crash.
Frequently asked questions
Was the resize crash fixed?
Patch 4 says it was possibly addressed.
Is this the DirectX 12 issue?
It is a separate documented trigger.
What should I avoid?
Shrinking the window extremely small.
Verification sources
Neverway Guide is an unofficial fan site. Store and developer pages take priority when details change.