Persistent Crash at "Buried Shrines" Location, Character Locked (Windows 24H2 Build 26100.3194)

Message:
The game crashes immediately upon entering the "Buried Shrines" location. After the crash, the affected character becomes permanently inaccessible, blocking progression entirely.

System Details:

OS: Windows 11 24H2 (Build 26100.3194)
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X