How to fix precreating shaders error in Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2

Quick fixes.

Two teams colored red and blue fighting in Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2.
Image via Saber Interactive

Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 players are encountering a precreating shaders error that is halting their progress. If you’re among those to experience the issue, we’ve got some potential fixes for you.

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Space Marine 2 has been a long time coming, 13 years after the previous entry in the series, and while it has been worth the wait, several frustrating issues have occurred. Among them is the precreating shaders error, which can occur alongside other issues.

If you are stuck on precreating shaders in Space Marine 2 and want to solve it, try the solutions we’ve listed below.

How to solve precreating shaders error in Space Marine 2

A closeup shot of a character in blue armor in Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2.
Loading woes. Image via Saber Interactive

The precreating shaders error in Space Marine 2 is sometimes accompanied by the game crashing, but if the issue is solely related to the shaders taking a long time to load, you should try the following steps.

  1. Update your Graphics Drivers.
  2. Verify the game files by following these steps:
    – Right click Space Marine 2 on Steam.
    – Select Properties.
    – Select Local Files.
    – Select Verify Integrity of Game Files.
  3. Restart Space Marine 2.

If the above solutions do not fix the error, unfortunately, the only thing to do is to wait for the game to load. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to 15 minutes, but hopefully, a patch will be released to fix the issue.
Should you continue to encounter the precreating shaders error, the best course of action is to contact Saber Interactive support. You can also use social media platforms like Discord and Reddit to discuss the problem with other players and find potential solutions.

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