Random Crashes during Archeron Level

Game version: Steam v1.8.0-71665-194
Type of issue: Crash
Mods: No


Bug Description:

Game randomly crashes throughout the Archeron Level with no indicative trigger. Game crashes regardless of weapon or action, sometimes in the first room, sometimes in the fourth. i was only able to get to the boss on my first try, where the game crashed for the first time.

Crash:

Most fixes have been applied, each to no avail.
Crashes happened throughout the level even after:
-verifying files
-reinstalling game
-rebooting system
-run game as admin
-run game in compatibility mode for win8
-game runs at a capped 30fps with low graphics
-Steam is in offline Mode


Steps to Reproduce:

Step 1: Launch Gamre
Step 2: Launch Acheron Level
Step 3: Play through Acheron normally

I know a lot of people seem to have this problem, i really want this resolved. i cant even continue the story and most of my playtime has now been tainted by troubleshooting. :frowning:

Thanks for any help possible.