If you're encountering solid white eyes on all characters, even those that shouldn't resemble cursed mannequins, and half the game world appears pitch black, you're not alone. This visual glitch affects many PC players, particularly those with 6GB VRAM laptops such as the RTX 3060 or 4050.
Here’s how you can attempt to resolve the eye bug/glitch until an official patch is released.
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First: Understand the Cause
This issue isn't due to a failing GPU.
The actual problem stems from the game automatically turning off ray traced global illumination (RTGI) if your GPU reports slightly less than 6GB of VRAM. Many laptop GPUs advertise 6GB, but some of this is reserved for system use, resulting in about 5.8–5.9GB available.
This amount is just insufficient to handle proper lighting and eye rendering, causing unreadable cutscenes and dark areas.
Option 1: Adjust Settings for Better Performance
This solution may reduce your FPS by 10-20, depending on your hardware.
To mitigate this:
- Enable DLSS on Quality or Balanced settings
- Reduce Shadows to Medium
- Turn off Frame Gen if using older drivers or if it feels unstable
This will improve visual clarity without significantly impacting performance.
Consider restarting the game after changing settings.
Option 2: Implement the VRAM Spoof Fix
You can deceive the game into believing your VRAM exceeds 6GB with a simple workaround:
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Download the spoof files:
MEGA link here**Ensure you thoroughly research any downloads for your PC. If you're uncomfortable downloading external files, consider options 1 and 3.
Extract the files from the archive.
Place them into your main Doom: The Dark Ages installation folder
(Right-click game in Steam → Manage → Browse local files)Start the game.
Then navigate to settings and set Performance Metrics to Medium.If successful, RT: On should appear on the metrics screen, and both the dark shadow bug and white eye glitch should disappear.
Option 3: Use HDR as a Temporary Solution
If you prefer not to spoof VRAM or deal with performance hits, a less elegant workaround is to:
- Enable HDR mode in the settings
- Adjust the HDR sliders until dark areas become visible
This may make the game look somewhat washed out, but it will help you navigate.
Final Thoughts
This workaround addresses a silly issue caused by the game's stringent VRAM requirements. With a quick file addition, the white or blue eyes and black hole shadows vanish, allowing you to enjoy Doom: The Dark Ages without battling both demons and the game engine.
FAQ
Q: What is the “white eye bug” in Doom: The Dark Ages?
It's a visual glitch where character eyes appear as solid white, blue, or incorrectly glowing due to lighting errors.
Q: Will there be an official patch for this?
Hopefully. A similar issue with Indiana Jones was resolved through an update. Until then, this workaround is the best option available.
Q: Why are my shadows completely black?
Your system probably has less than 6GB of usable VRAM, which disables ray tracing features and disrupts ambient lighting.
Q: Does this fix apply to the Game Pass version?
Yes, provided you can access the game files to add the necessary files.
Q: Is using the spoof file safe?
It has been widely adopted by both Doom and Indiana Jones communities without reported problems. However, use it at your own risk and always backup your game folder.
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