How to Fix OBS Game Capture Black Screen

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In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn simple and effective ways to fix the OBS Game Capture black screen errors on Windows 10 and 11.

OBS Studio’s Game Capture feature is a powerful tool for recording or streaming your favourite games. However, it can sometimes result in a black screen. This issue is common with certain games or setups due to compatibility issues or conflicts with other applications.

Why Does OBS Game Capture Show a Black Screen?

Several factors can cause a black screen in OBS Game Capture:

Unsupported Games: Some games may not work well with Game Capture.
Conflicting Software: Apps like MSI Afterburner or Rivatuner can interfere.
Graphics API Issues: DX12 games can crash or cause frame rate problems.
Incorrect Game Settings: Display modes or administrator permissions can also affect functionality.

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List of Games with Known Issues and Their Fixes

Here’s how to handle Game Capture issues for popular games:

Game	Solution
Call of Duty	Run OBS as an administrator.
Counter-Strike 2	Use Windowed/Borderless Fullscreen or Window Capture.
Destiny 2	Switch to Windowed/Borderless Fullscreen and use Window Capture.
Fortnite	Switch to DX11 if DX12 causes issues.
Genshin Impact	Run OBS as an administrator.
GTA: San Andreas	Use Windowed/Borderless Fullscreen and Window Capture.
Honkai: Star Rail	Run OBS as an administrator.
League of Legends	Use two scenes: Window Capture for the lobby and Game Capture for gameplay.
Marvel Rivals	Run OBS as an administrator.
Minecraft: Java Edition	Follow the Minecraft-specific OBS guide.
Roblox	Use Window Capture.
San Andreas Multiplayer	Use Window or Display Capture.
Zenless Zone Zero	Run OBS as an administrator.