[GH-ISSUE #3741] [GAME BUG]: Ratchet & Clank™ (CUSA01047) Black Screen After Menu #1112

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opened 2026-02-27 21:09:59 +03:00 by kerem · 4 comments
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Originally created by @TheGentlemen29 on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3741

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  • I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one.
  • I am using an official build obtained from releases or updated one of those builds using its in-app updater.
  • I have re-dumped the game and performed a clean install without mods and the issue is still present.
  • I have disabled all patches and cheats and the issue is still present.
  • I have all the required system modules installed.

Describe the Bug

When it doesn't crash because of the "[144 ](condvar.cpp:Wait:144: Unreachable code!)" issue, the game becomes a black screen after selecting a new game. I'm using a modded ShadPS4 by georgemoralis but it was the same with the latest build. It's the latest (1.09) and I downloaded the redistributables.

Reproduction Steps

I start up the emulator. But I can't get past the menu.

Specify OS Version

Windows 11

CPU

12700h

GPU

4070m

Amount of RAM in GB

32

Amount of VRAM in GB

8

Log File

shad_log.txt

Originally created by @TheGentlemen29 on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3741 ### Checklist (we expect you to perform these steps before opening the issue) - [x] I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one. - [x] I am using an official build obtained from [releases](https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/releases) or updated one of those builds using its in-app updater. - [x] I have re-dumped the game and performed a clean install without mods and the issue is still present. - [x] I have disabled all patches and cheats and the issue is still present. - [x] I have all the required [system modules](https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/wiki/I.-Quick-start-%5BUsers%5D#4-dumping-firmware-modules) installed. ### Describe the Bug When it doesn't crash because of the "[144 ](condvar.cpp:Wait:144: Unreachable code!)" issue, the game becomes a black screen after selecting a new game. I'm using a modded ShadPS4 by georgemoralis but it was the same with the latest build. It's the latest (1.09) and I downloaded the redistributables. ### Reproduction Steps I start up the emulator. But I can't get past the menu. ### Specify OS Version Windows 11 ### CPU 12700h ### GPU 4070m ### Amount of RAM in GB 32 ### Amount of VRAM in GB 8 ### Log File [shad_log.txt](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22981938/shad_log.txt)
kerem closed this issue 2026-02-27 21:10:00 +03:00
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@StevenMiller123 commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025):

Please test with all game patches disabled.
Your log shows both 60 FPS Unlock and Debug Menu are enabled, these could affect game behavior.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3417756652 --> @StevenMiller123 commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025): Please test with all game patches disabled. Your log shows both `60 FPS Unlock` and `Debug Menu` are enabled, these could affect game behavior.
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@Missake212 commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025):

You just need to turn on Readback Linear Images.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3418462082 --> @Missake212 commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025): You just need to turn on Readback Linear Images.
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@TheGentlemen29 commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025):

You just need to turn on Readback Linear Images.

Please test with all game patches disabled. Your log shows both 60 FPS Unlock and Debug Menu are enabled, these could affect game behavior.

Thanks for the advice. It seemed to get me to the game but now I'm getting the aforementioned 144 error more frequently. I think it's been discussed over here but is there a way to debug that? I'm also getting the now infamous Vertex graphical issue but apparently you can solve that by running compatibility mode by switching to Win 7, right?

<!-- gh-comment-id:3418613891 --> @TheGentlemen29 commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025): > You just need to turn on Readback Linear Images. > Please test with all game patches disabled. Your log shows both `60 FPS Unlock` and `Debug Menu` are enabled, these could affect game behavior. Thanks for the advice. It seemed to get me to the game but now I'm getting the aforementioned 144 error more frequently. I think it's been discussed over here but is there a way to debug that? I'm also getting the now infamous Vertex graphical issue but apparently you can solve that by running compatibility mode by switching to Win 7, right?
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@StevenMiller123 commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025):

The condvar issue is still getting researched, but hasn't been fixed yet. Just be patient and wait for fixes.
Details related to the vertex explosion issue are tracked here: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3658

Feel free to open a separate (valid) report for tracking the condvar unreachable, I don't see anything for that issue open currently.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3418628284 --> @StevenMiller123 commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025): The condvar issue is still getting researched, but hasn't been fixed yet. Just be patient and wait for fixes. Details related to the vertex explosion issue are tracked here: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3658 Feel free to open a separate (valid) report for tracking the condvar unreachable, I don't see anything for that issue open currently.
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