The "state pool" refers to a reserved block of system memory (RAM) that the game engine uses to track objects, textures, and player states. When the game requests more memory than this pool can hold—often due to high graphics settings, custom skins, or a memory leak—the engine crashes.
To fix the "Failed to allocate from state pool" Call of Duty: Black Ops II , try the following solutions based on community success: 1. Adjust Campaign Choices (The "Harper" Fix) This error frequently occurs during the "Cordis Die" (LA Mission) or the mission following the ship section. Steam Community Rewind the Story : Go back to the mission where you must choose between Harper and Farid Change Your Choice : Choose to shoot Harper The "state pool" refers to a reserved block
This is the most common fix for getting past the specific crash point in the LA mission. Adjust Campaign Choices (The "Harper" Fix) This error