Beta PC symptoms

Historical test-client guidance[1]
SymptomBeta response
Intel Arc shader recompilationKnown issue each launch
Arc A580 / B580 performanceCheck ReBAR / Above 4G Decoding using manufacturer instructions
Recording crashesOBS 29+
Steam controller undetectedConnect before launch; August 12 improved support
LowLevelFatalError / account linkingGaming Services Repair Tool
August 2026 beta

Beta driver floors: NVIDIA 610.74, AMD 26.7.1, Intel 101.8864. Frame generation was disabled and FPS capped at 150.[1]

Microsoft's Gaming Services Repair Tool instructions cover the tool linked in the beta FAQ.[1][3]

Beta accounts and connection codes

Dated beta guidance, not a universal launch fix list[1]
IssueBeta response
Xbox PC account mismatchMatch Xbox app and Microsoft Store accounts
Cross-platform invitationsSocial → Link Account → Microsoft sign-in
quentin-ephyraQuick Resume authentication issue; start a fresh session
bryce-vigil / gill-gutpuncherSynchronize device date and time
drone-snubAugust 12 changed affected UDP port from 443 to 3074
Series S Quality Mode hitches in long Horde sessionsRestart the game

Troubleshooting the October release

Use Launch Troubleshooting for October issues, PC Requirements for final specifications, and Crossplay & Saves for current account-linking capabilities.[2][4][5]

Sources & further reading

  1. E-Day Open Beta: access, FAQ & August 12 updateThe Coalition · August 12, 2026
  2. Emergence Begins: Season 1, launch changes and known issuesThe Coalition · September 30, 2026
  3. Gaming Services Repair Tool for PCXbox Support
  4. E-Day final PC specifications and September 29 pre-installXbox Wire / The Coalition · September 17, 2026; specifications image updated September 28
  5. E-Day Steam listing: PC requirements, features & cross-platform playXbox Game Studios / Steam