If you’re struggling with the pesky “The installed version of AMD graphics driver has known issues in D3D12” error, don’t worry – I’ve got your back. This issue can be a real buzzkill when all you want to do is dive into the amazing world of Satisfactory and build your dream factory. With a few simple steps, we’ll have you back to crafting conveyor belts and exploring alien planets in no time!
First things first, let’s make sure your AMD graphics driver is up to date. Here’s how:
- Head over to amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html.
- Click on “Download Windows Drivers“.
- Open the downloaded application and follow the on-screen instructions to update your graphics card.
Once that’s done, give your computer a quick restart and launch Satisfactory.
For Steam users, try this:
- Open your Steam library, right-click on “Satisfactory“, and select “Properties“.
- Go to the “General” tab and look for the “Launch Options” field.
- Type either “-d3d11” or “-dx11” (without quotes) into the field and launch the game.
Epic Games users, we haven’t forgotten about you! Here’s what you need to do:
- Open the Epic Games launcher and click on your profile icon.
- Select “Settings” and scroll down until you find “Satisfactory“.
- Expand the “Satisfactory” section and tick the “Additional Command Line Arguments” box.
- Type either “-d3d11” or “-dx11” (without quotes) into the field and launch the game.
And there you have it! By updating your AMD graphics driver or adding a simple command line argument, you should be able to wave goodbye to that annoying error message and get back to building your factory empire.
Remember, Satisfactory is all about conquering nature and constructing your perfect factory. Don’t let a little technical hiccup stand in your way of enjoying this incredible game. With these easy fixes, you’ll be back to crafting, exploring, and expanding in no time!