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Helldivers 2 Crashes With DirectX 12 [Solved]
Switching to DirectX 11 worked for many
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Published onJune 24, 2024
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Helldivers 2 is a popular title, but it’s plagued with issues affecting the gameplay and overall experience. And most of the Helldivers 2 crashes have to do with DirectX 12, as reported by the community.
Helldivers 2 usually crashes with DirectX 12 or can’t find the version when running an outdated version of the graphics driver, critical Windows updates are missing, game files are corrupt, or there’s a bug in the game update last installed.
For those wondering whether Helldivers 2 runs better on DX11, there is no absolute answer. After talking to several players, it became apparent that the game’s performance upon switching to DirectX 11 may or may not improve. It depends on other factors, too, such as graphics card compatibility. But switching to DX11 (explained later) is worth a shot!
What can I do if Helldivers 2 crashes with DirectX 12?
1. Verify the integrity of game files
2. Update Windows
DirectX updates are now shipped viaWindows Update. So, if there’s an issue with the installed version, check and install pending updates!
This also helps with Linux and Ubuntu. A few reported that when Helldivers 2 showed thatDirect3D feature level 12_0was missing, updating the OS fixed things in no time.
3. Update the graphics driver
Often, it’s an issue with the installed graphics driver triggering Helldiver 2 crashes with DirectX 12, and in such cases,updating the graphics driverdoes the trick!
Also, you could head to the manufacturer’s official website andmanually install the latest driver. Here are the direct links for each:
4. Delete Shader Cache and use DirectX 11
If you were wondering how to run Helldivers 2 with DirectX 11, you need to change the launch options and add the–use-d3d11parameter. This not only helps if you are facing game crashes with DirectX 12 but also significantly boosts the performance, delivering up to a 100% increase in FPS for some.
As for theShader Cache, the files will automatically regenerate the next time you launch the game!
5. Reinstall Heldivers 2
If you still face crashes in Helldivers 2 due to DirectX 12 or get repeated warnings, consider using aneffective software uninstallerto get rid of any leftover files and Registry entries.
Before you leave, discover top-rated tips tooptimize the PC for gamingand some effective ways toincrease the FPS!
Which fix worked for you? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
