How to solve God of War Ragnarok ERROR insufficient VRAM or required D3D12 features not support DirectX 12?

To fix insufficient VRAM or required D3D12 features not support DirectX 12 error in God of War Ragnarok, follow these advanced solution.

Solution 1: Verify System Requirements

Ensure your system meets the minimum VRAM (Video RAM) and DirectX 12 requirements:

• Minimum VRAM: 4GB
• DirectX 12 API Support: Make sure your GPU supports DirectX 12 features.

You can check this using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool:

1. Press Windows + R keys to open the Run box.
2. Type dxdiag in the Run box and press Enter key.
3. Under the Display tab, check the DirectX version and VRAM.

Solution 2; Update Graphics Drivers

Download the latest graphics drivers for your GPU from the manufacturer’s website:

• NVDIA Drivers
• AMD Drivers

Make sure to clean install the drivers:

1. Uninstall the currect drivers using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) in safe mode.
2. Install the latest drivers.

Solution 3: Adjust Game Settings

Open the God of War Ragnarok settings menu and lower the following graphics settings:

• Texture quality
• Shadow quality
• Anti-aliasing

Reducing these settings can reduce VRAM usage and may bypass the issue.

Solution 4: Increase VRAM Allocation (Integrated GPU)

For system with integrated GPUs, you can increase the amount of system RAM allocated as VRAM:

1. Restart the PC and enter the BIOS/UEFI.
2. Look for settings related to Graphics Configuration or Advanced Chipset.
3. Increase the dedicated VRAM.

Note: Not all system support this feature.

Solution 5: Force DirectX 11 Compatibility Mode

If DirectX 12 features are not fully supported by your GPU, you can try to force the game to use DirectX 11:

1. Go to the game’s installation directory.
2. Find the game executable file, right-click and choose Properties option from the context menu.
3. Under the Target field, add -dx11 at the end of the line.
4. Click on Apply button and relaunch the game.

Solution 6: Reinstall DirextX 12

Sometimes DirectX files may be corrupted. Reinstall DirextX by downloading the latest version from the Microsoft DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer.

Solution 7: Disable Background Programs

Programs running in the background can consume VRAM or conflict with DirectX:

• Disable unnecessary applications like Chrome, Discord, or recording software.
• You can use Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) to end tasks consuming VRAM.

Solution 8: Check for Windows Updates

Ensure that your Windows operating system is fully updated, as certain updates may improve DirectX 12 compatibility.

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates.

Solution 9: Check for Game Updates

Patch the game to the latest version, as developers often release updates to address issues like VRAM and DirectX compatibility.

Solution 10: Verify Game Files (Steam / Epic Games)

Corrupted or missing game files can cause VRAM or DirectX errors. Verify the integrity of game files:

For Steam

Right-click the game in your library > Properties > Local Files > Verify Integrity of Game Files.

For Epic Games

Open the game in the library, click the three dots next to the game’s name, and choose Verify.

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