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Reasons Causing OBS Black Screen Game Capture
There are several reasons why is OBS game capture not working and you may be getting a black screen. Here are some of the most common reasons.
Incompatible game with OBS
Outdated graphics card driver
The game runs in administrator mode while OBS not
Compatibility issues
Wrong or outdated OBS Studio version
OBS settings not properly configured
Conflicts with other applications
Anti-cheat software blocking OBS
If you don’t know how to record games with OBS Studio, please check the detailed guide: [OBS Game Capture] How to Record Games with OBS Studio
10 Tips to Fix OBS Game Capture Not Working
Now that we know some of the reasons why OBS game capture may not work, let’s discuss the solutions.
#1. Check Game Compatibility
The first thing you should do when encountering OBS game capture issues is to check if the game you’re trying to capture is compatible with OBS.
Some games use anti-cheat software that may prevent OBS from capturing the game properly. In such cases, you may need to use window capture or display capture instead.
#2. Check OBS Game Capture Settings
Sometimes, OBS settings may not be configured correctly, resulting in game capture not working. To fix this, you should check whether the OBS settings are configured correctly. Check the following settings:
The game capture source is selected
The correct window or game is selected
Game capture mode is set to capture a specific window
Use anti-cheat compatibility hook is enabled
Also, ensure that you’re using the latest version of OBS and that your graphics drivers are up-to-date.
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