TL;DR
A hotfix released October 15th fixes a crash bug that has affected players since the December 2025 "Auraximas" update. Developers say they will not reveal the specifics of the fix.
A hotfix released October 15th fixes a bug players call "flash or crash." The issue causes the game to crash without an error code shortly after logging in or changing continents. Players reported the bug began following the "Auraximas" update in December 2025.
One workaround involves spawning a vehicle, such as the "Flash" quad bike, and sitting in it for 2-3 minutes. Players also noted that playing on Linux can prevent the crash, though the issue previously affected Linux users as well.
While some players suspected the BattleEye anti-cheat system, developers say logs show no evidence that the anti-cheat contributes to the situation. A user observed that turning off the anti-cheat alters error patterns and execution speed, reducing failures for certain individuals while flawed cleanup routines stay in the software.
Developers say they will not reveal specifics about the fix due to the sensitivity of the subject. They also stated the patch was not the specific solution a player had proposed. That player believes their report helped developers locate the bug after they identified the exact line of code and address causing the crash.