unplayable due to crashing

Ever since this last patch the game crashes constantly. I can maybe get a map or two in before repeat crashing. I will try to login for 10 minutes and most of the time not even make it to the hideout before it crashes again. I know crashing is a known issue but I feel this goes well beyond what most people are experiencing. I used to crash just once every few hours tops. I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing a similar situation?