Reporting Errors - s&box Documentation

Reporting Errors

How to report bugs and issues with s&box.

Issue Tracker

Report bugs on the s&box issue trackeropen_in_new:

1. Search existing issues first
2. Create a new issue with clear title
3. Describe the problem in detail
4. Include steps to reproduce
5. Attach logs and screenshots

Error Logs

Find your error logs:

• Editor logs: %APPDATA%/sbox/logs/
• Game logs: In the game directory
• Console output: Press ~ in-game

Hard Crashes

For crashes that close the game:

1. Check %LOCALAPPDATA%/CrashDumps/
2. Find .dmp files with timestamps
3. Attach to your issue report
4. Include what you were doing when it crashed

Common Errors

Steam Not Found

• Ensure Steam is running
• Restart Steam
• Verify game files

Failed To Initialize Vulkan

• Update graphics drivers
• Ensure GPU supports Vulkan
• Try verifying game files

Proton Errors (Linux)

• Use native build if available
• Check Proton compatibility settings
• Report Linux-specific issues separately

Best Practices

• Be specific about reproduction steps
• Include system specs for graphics issues
• One issue per report
• Follow up if more info is requested