Are you having issues where Remnant 2 is not opening on your computer and is showing the error message, “DirectX 12 is not supported on your system. Try running without the -dx12 or -d3d12 command line argument.”?
In case that is what you have been facing then there is no need to feel worried as many players have been facing this issue for some time now and they have all been able to solve it by following our guide.
Remnant 2 is the sequel to Remnant, which is going to be released on 25th July. However, the players can access the beta version before that.
Due to being the sequel of a hugely popular game like Remnant, many players have already started trying Remnant 2 out. But, being the beta version, it is prone to issues and errors while running on your PC.
In this extensive article today we will be talking about what you can do when you are seeing the DX 12 error while trying to open Remnant 2.
What Causes “Your System Does Not Support DX12” On Remnant 2?
There are some reasons why Remnant 2 is showing you the error message “Your system does not support DX12”.
These reasons can range from an issue with the technical side of the game to your Nvidia graphics card not being updated.
Below we have listed some of the reason that we believe is the cause of this error in your PC.
- Your Nvidia graphics driver is not updated to the latest version.
- There are some technical issues in Remnant 2.
- You have not selected the correct Beta version to play Remnant 2.
- The Windows version on your PC is old and needs to be updated.
- The files of Remnant 2 have gotten corrupted.
How To Fix “Your System Does Not Support DX12” On Remnant 2?
Before using any fixes you can try to run Remnant 2 without using the command line of -dx12 or -d3d12. If you are still getting the issue then please try the fixes below.
1. Try Dx12, D3d12, Dx11, D3d11 In Launch Options
Open Steam and Go to Remnant 2 and from here go to Properties and now navigate to the Launch option.
Here in the tab, you will have to type -dx12 and see whether the game is launched properly.
If it doesn’t then you will have to try to put the other 3 options, -d3d12, -dx11, -d3d11 and see which one launches Remnant 2 correctly.
2. Restart Steam And Open Remnant 2
You should first shut down Steam and then try to reopen it again after some time has passed.
There might be some technical glitch or error dow to which Remnant 2 cannot open on your PC. Many users have suggested that closing Steam and then opening it again have helped solve the issue in their Remnanat 2.
3. Switch To ARC 750 Beta Mode
The next fix that you can try is to switch to ARC Beta 750 mode.
To do this follow the steps below.
- Open Steam and go to Remnant 2.
- Choose Properties and navigate to Betas.
- Select the Beta Participation option and choose ARC 750 Beta.
4. Update Nvidia Driver
The next thing that you can do is update your Nvidia graphics driver. If Remnant 2 encountered an issue it could be due to the graphics drivers not being updated to the latest version.
You can easily update your graphics driver by going to the official site of Nvidia.
5. Try To Run Remnant 2 As Administrator
You can also run Remnant 2 as an Administrator and check whether that solves the issue. To do that type Remnant 2 in your Windows search bar.
Right-click on the icon and select the option, Run as Administrator. Now, check whether you are seeing the error of the system not support DX12.
5. Verify Remnant 2 Game Files
Make sure to verify the game files for Remnant 2 when you have seen the DX12 error. You can easily do that from Steam where you have purchased the game.
- Go to the Steam library.
- Right-click on Remnant 2.
- Select Properties from the options available.
- Go to the Local Files tab.
- Select Verify integrity of game cache option to verify the files.
6. Uninstall And Reinstall The Latest Version Of Windows 10
An alternative fix that many users have reported has been able to help them is to uninstall Windows from their system and then install the upgraded version of Windows 10 in it.
If you are using Windows 11 then you will have to install the upgraded version of Windows 11.
But it is recommended that you do not install the Windows version below 10.
7. Uninstall And Reinstall Remnant 2
You might also try removing Remnant 2 from your computer as a workaround.
To uninstall you will have to go to the Control Panel >> Programs >> Uninstall a program >> Remnant 2. Now, select and uninstall it.
When you’re finished, give your device some time to rest before restarting it.
Reinstall Remnant 2 on your device right away via Steam.
Wait for the completion of the installation. Open and verify if the DX12 error is still occurring.
8. Contact Remnant Support Team
If none of the aforementioned solutions works, your best course of action is to get in touch with the Remnant 2 Support Team and report the problem.
They will be able to assist you in solving the problem quickly.