Ace Combat 8 B580 Crash Fix: UE Live Error 01 Workarounds to Try

Updated October 2, 2026

If Ace Combat 8: WINGS OF THEVE crashes on an Intel Arc B580, particularly when a missile is fired or explodes during the early missions, try these steps in order.

There is currently no guaranteed fix that works for every B580 system. Several B580 players have reported that a driver update or one of these workarounds allowed them to progress further, while others continued to experience crashes.

📋 Table of Contents

• Quick Answer
• Why Does Ace Combat 8 Crash on the B580?
• Update Your Intel Arc Driver
• Try the Async Compute Workaround
• How to Add the Launch Option on Steam
• Disable Your GPU Overclock
• What If Ace Combat 8 Still Crashes?
• Is UE Live Error 01 Only a B580 Problem?
• When Will the B580 Crash Be Fixed?
• Official Support
• FAQ

Quick Answer

If Ace Combat 8: WINGS OF THEVE crashes on an Intel Arc B580, particularly when a missile is fired or explodes during the early missions, try these steps in order:

1. Update your Intel Arc driver to the newest available version.
2. If you're already on the latest driver, try the reported async-compute workaround:
   -DisableAsyncCompute -dpcvars="r.D3D12.AllowAsyncCompute=0"
3. Disable any GPU overclock and test the game at stock settings.
4. Restart the game and retest the mission where the crash occurs.
5. If the problem continues, keep checking for newer Intel driver and game updates.

There is currently no guaranteed fix that works for every B580 system. Several B580 players have reported that a driver update or one of these workarounds allowed them to progress further, while others continued to experience crashes.

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Why Does Ace Combat 8 Crash on the B580?

The current B580 reports have a particularly recognizable pattern.

Players have reported Ace Combat 8 freezing or crashing when missiles are fired or when missile explosions occur, with some reports appearing as UE Live Error 01 or as a complete graphics-driver/system crash.

The problem has been reported as early as Mission 1, while other B580 players have been able to get through the first mission before encountering the crash in Mission 2 or later.

Intel has acknowledged the B580 issue in its community support thread and said that the problem had been escalated and was being worked on.

That makes this different from simply assuming that every UE Live Error 01 is caused by the same problem. Other GPU configurations have also been associated with crashes, but the missile-triggered B580 reports are specific enough to justify trying the Arc-focused workarounds below.

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Update Your Intel Arc Driver

The first thing to check is your Intel Arc graphics driver.

Intel recommended testing driver 32.0.101.9034 in its current B580 troubleshooting discussion. However, multiple B580 players subsequently reported that 9034 did not completely eliminate their crashes.

So, if you're still using an older driver, update first.

If you're already using 32.0.101.9034 and the game still crashes when missiles are fired or explode, don't assume that repeatedly reinstalling the same driver will solve the problem. Move on to the other workarounds below.

The important point is that a driver update may allow you to progress further without necessarily eliminating the underlying crash on every B580 system.

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Try the Async Compute Workaround

One of the more useful B580 reports involves disabling asynchronous compute in Unreal Engine's DirectX 12 rendering path.

A B580 player reported getting through several missions after using a Steam launch command that included these options:

-DisableAsyncCompute -dpcvars="r.D3D12.AllowAsyncCompute=0"

This changes how the game handles asynchronous DirectX 12 compute work.

It is worth testing if the normal driver update does not solve the problem, but treat it as a player-reported workaround rather than a confirmed universal fix.

You don't need to assume that the additional logging options from the original player report are part of the fix. The two async-compute parameters are the relevant part to test first.

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How to Add the Launch Option on Steam

If you're playing Ace Combat 8 through Steam, you can test the workaround without modifying the game's files.

Step 1: Open your Steam library

Find Ace Combat 8: WINGS OF THEVE in your Steam library.

Step 2: Open Properties

Right-click the game and select Properties.

Step 3: Find Launch Options

Stay on the General tab and locate the Launch Options field.

Step 4: Enter the command

Paste:

-DisableAsyncCompute -dpcvars="r.D3D12.AllowAsyncCompute=0"

Close the Properties window and launch the game normally.

Step 5: Test the same mission

Go back to the mission where the crash was happening.

If the game previously crashed when firing missiles at the start of the mission, reproduce that situation and see whether the crash still occurs.

If the workaround doesn't help, remove the launch option and continue with the other troubleshooting steps.

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Disable Your GPU Overclock

If your B580 is overclocked, temporarily return it to stock settings before testing Ace Combat 8 again.

This includes manually applied GPU overclocks as well as other tuning that changes the graphics card's normal operating settings.

One B580 player reported that disabling an overclock allowed them to complete Mission 2 after continuing to experience crashes on earlier driver versions.

That does not mean an overclock is necessarily responsible for every B580 crash. It is simply a worthwhile troubleshooting step because it removes GPU tuning from the equation.

After returning the card to stock settings:

• Restart the PC.
• Launch Ace Combat 8.
• Load the affected mission.
• Reproduce the missile sequence that previously caused the crash.

If the crash disappears, you can test your previous settings later rather than immediately reapplying the overclock.

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What If Ace Combat 8 Still Crashes?

If the B580 continues crashing after updating the driver, disabling GPU overclocking and testing the async-compute launch option, don't keep forcing the game through repeated hard crashes.

Instead, check the following:

Confirm the driver version

Make sure you are actually running the updated Intel Arc driver rather than an older driver left installed after a failed update.

Test at stock settings

Keep the B580 at stock settings while troubleshooting.

Remove other launch options

If you've added multiple Steam launch commands while experimenting, remove them and test the game with only the async-compute parameters.

Test without the workaround

If disabling async compute makes no difference, remove the launch option and test the latest driver by itself.

Watch for new Intel driver updates

This issue is still being investigated, so a future driver may change the situation.

Watch for game updates

A game-side update could also change the behavior, particularly if the crash is related to the interaction between the game's DirectX 12 rendering path and Intel Arc hardware.

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Is UE Live Error 01 Only a B580 Problem?

No.

UE Live Error 01 is not exclusive to the Intel Arc B580. Other PC players have reported crashes and freezes associated with Ace Combat 8, including reports involving different graphics hardware.

What makes the B580 issue particularly notable is the repeated pattern reported by Arc users: the game can crash around missile firing or missile explosions, sometimes freezing the entire PC rather than simply closing the game.

That distinction matters when troubleshooting.

If you're using an NVIDIA or AMD GPU and seeing UE Live Error 01, the B580-specific workaround in this guide may not address your particular problem.

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When Will the B580 Crash Be Fixed?

There is no confirmed permanent fix date at the moment.

Intel has acknowledged the B580 problem and said that it has been escalated and is being worked on.

Because players have reported different results even after updating to driver 32.0.101.9034, the current workarounds should be treated as temporary troubleshooting options rather than a final solution.

If Intel releases a driver specifically addressing the Ace Combat 8 B580 crash, updating to that driver should take priority over continuing to use experimental launch options.

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Official Support

For Intel Arc driver and hardware assistance, use the Intel Arc Graphics Support resources.

For official game information and updates, check the ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE page from Bandai Namco.

If you're submitting a support report, include useful details such as:

• Intel Arc B580 model
• Current Intel graphics driver version
• Windows version
• Ace Combat 8 version
• Mission where the crash occurs
• Whether the crash happens when firing or during missile explosions
• Whether the async-compute launch option changes the behavior
• Whether the GPU is running at stock settings

Those details can make it easier to distinguish a reproducible B580-specific problem from a general game crash.

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FAQ

Why does Ace Combat 8 crash on my Intel Arc B580?
Current B580 player reports indicate crashes can occur around missile firing or explosions, particularly during the early missions. Intel has acknowledged the issue and said it is being investigated.

Does Intel driver 32.0.101.9034 fix the B580 crash?
Not for everyone. Intel recommended testing 32.0.101.9034, but multiple B580 players have reported that crashes continued after installing it.

What is the Ace Combat 8 B580 async compute fix?
A B580 player reported success using:
-DisableAsyncCompute -dpcvars="r.D3D12.AllowAsyncCompute=0"
It is a player-reported workaround, not a guaranteed fix.

Should I disable my B580 overclock?
Yes, temporarily, if you're troubleshooting crashes. At least one B580 player reported progressing further after disabling an overclock, although that does not establish that overclocking causes every B580 crash.

Does this fix UE Live Error 01 on every GPU?
No. The guide specifically targets the missile-triggered crash pattern reported by Intel Arc B580 users. UE Live Error 01 has also been reported on other PC hardware.

Should I keep the async-compute launch option permanently?
Only if it helps your system and does not introduce other problems. Once a newer driver or game update addresses the B580 issue, retest the game without the workaround.

Is there a permanent B580 fix yet?
There is no confirmed universal fix at the time of writing. Intel has acknowledged the issue and is investigating it.

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The B580 crash in Ace Combat 8 is an ongoing issue that Intel has acknowledged. While there's no universal fix yet, the workarounds in this guide — updating your driver, testing the async-compute launch option, and disabling GPU overclocks — have helped some B580 players progress further.

Keep an eye on future Intel driver releases and game updates. If a fix arrives, it will likely come through one of those channels rather than a community workaround.