Here’s a structured write-up explaining the “Rendering Thread Exception” error in Batman: Arkham City, including causes and fixes.
Causes of the Rendering Thread Exception
Rendering Thread Exception in Batman: Arkham City - A Comprehensive Guide
Quick guide — Rendering thread exception (Batman: Arkham City)
1) What it is (brief)
A "rendering thread exception" is a graphics/driver crash where the game's render thread faults — often due to GPU driver issues, corrupted game files, incompatible overlays, or mod/texture problems.
- Turn off Steam Overlay, Discord overlay, GeForce Experience/ShadowPlay, Rivatuner/Afterburner OSD.