If you can launch the game, go to and disable Ray Tracing before switching. Opt into the "dx11_non-rt" Beta : Right-click Resident Evil 2 in your Steam Library . Select Properties > Betas .
Several factors contribute to this specific DirectX 12 failure: Renderdevicedx12.cpp Fatal D3d Error Resident Evil 2
If the game is unstable on DX12, reverting to DX11 is a robust workaround that allows you to play through the game without errors. Via Config File: Navigate to your installation folder (e.g., \\steamapps\\common\\RESIDENT EVIL 2 BIOHAZARD RE2\\ re2_config.ini with Notepad. TargetPlatform=DirectX12 and change it to TargetPlatform=DirectX11 Save and launch. 4. Adjust System Settings If you can launch the game, go to