@Domaz_the_Gamer The splash screen can take a while depending on your system specs. I believe that the DX12 shaders are being compiled behind the scenes. Shaders will have to be recompiled after driver updates and I think also after patch installs. Have you tried leaving it be for a while? Check your CPU utilization while the splash screen is up. High util = shader compilation.

Same. Can sometimes play for hours without any issues at all whatsoever. Next session, I CTD after 10 minutes.

Have not identified any particular actions or locations that cause the crashes. I just never know when or if it'll CTD.

Win11
i9 9900KS
32GB 3200Mhz
3080Ti FE at stock settings

They do this every time.
I've stopped caring.
There will be no reversion to previous quality level.
I'd prefer that they'd leave ultra settings untouched but it never happens.

@chevy_man2010

Hold the call horse button instead of press. You will auto mount. Just like how it works in odyssey.

@j10bigdaddy

Are you out of arrows? Do you have weapon equipped in off hand?