DirectX 12 Not Supported / DX12 Required
What is this error?
The game requires DirectX 12 but your GPU or Windows version doesn't fully support DX12 features needed by the game.
Common causes
- GPU doesn't support DX12 Feature Level 12_0
- Windows 7/8 doesn't support DX12
- outdated GPU driver missing DX12 features
- game requires DX12 Ultimate features
How to fix it
- Check GPU DX12 feature level support
- update GPU driver
- update Windows
- try DX11 mode if available
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Get free AI diagnosis Detailed analysis
"DirectX 12 is not supported" or "DX12 feature level not met" means the game needs DX12 capabilities your system can't provide. Most GPUs from 2015+ support DX12, but newer games may require DX12 Feature Level 12_0 or higher.
How to fix it:
- Check your GPU's DX12 support: run 'dxdiag', look at Feature Levels under the Display tab. You need at least '12_0' for most DX12 games
- Update your GPU driver — newer drivers can add DX12 feature support
- Make sure you're on Windows 10 or 11 — Windows 7/8 don't fully support DX12
- If the game supports both DX11 and DX12, switch to DX11 in launch options or settings
- For older GPUs (GTX 700 series, HD 7000 series): these only support DX12 Feature Level 11_0, which some DX12 games accept and some don't
- DX12 Ultimate (ray tracing, mesh shaders, variable rate shading) requires RTX 2000+ or RX 6000+ GPUs
- Ensure the game is using your dedicated GPU, not integrated graphics
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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