How To Fix DirectX 12 Errors in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC (DX12)

Frustrated with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth DirectX 12 (DX12) errors on PC? This guide provides solutions to get you back in the game.

Understanding DirectX 12 Errors in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

ff7 rebirth Cloud and Zack as part of an article about DirectX 12 errors.

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Many players are encountering DX12 errors preventing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth from launching. The primary cause is often an incompatible Windows version. DirectX 12 requires Windows 10 or 11.

Troubleshooting DirectX 12 Errors

If you're using Windows 10 or 11, verify your DirectX version:

Open the Start menu and type "dxdiag."
Run "dxdiag."
Check the System Information section for your DirectX version.

Older Windows versions may require an upgrade or may be incompatible. If you have DirectX 12 and still encounter errors, the issue might be your graphics card.

Graphics Card Compatibility

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has minimum GPU requirements. Check Square Enix's official website for the latest specifications. Recommended GPUs include:

AMD Radeon™ RX 6600*
Intel® Arc™ A580
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060*

If your GPU doesn't meet the minimum requirements, an upgrade may be necessary for optimal gameplay.

This concludes our guide to resolving DirectX 12 errors in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. For more gaming tips, check out our strategy guide for defeating the Shadowblood Queen.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is available on PlayStation and PC.