2. Cross-Check the System Requirements
Another thing you should do is check the system requirements of the Resident Evil 4 Remake game so that you can understand whether your PC configuration is fully compatible or not. Some incompatibility issue might also trigger multiple conflicts whatsoever.
Minimum Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-7500
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance (when set to Prioritize Performance): 1080p/45fps. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is required to support ray tracing.
Recommended Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7 8700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 required to support ray tracing.
3. Check for Graphics Driver Updates
An outdated graphics driver version can eventually trigger multiple issues with the graphics-hungry program running smoothly. So, updating graphics drivers on your Windows system is always required to run all the programs smoothly. To do this:
- Right-click on the Start Menu to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Click on Device Manager from the list.
- Now, double-click on the Display adapters category to expand the list.
- Right-click on the dedicated graphics card device.
- Select Update driver > Choose Search automatically for drivers.
- An update will automatically download and install the latest version if available.
- Once done, make sure to reboot your computer to change the effects.
Alternatively, you can manually download the latest graphics driver version and install it directly from the official website respective to your graphics card manufacturer. Nvidia graphics card users can update the GeForce Experience app via the official site. Meanwhile, AMD graphics card users can visit the AMD website for the same. Intel graphics card users can visit here.
4. Reduce in-game Graphics Settings
You can also try lowering the in-game graphics settings by following the steps below to ensure the game runs smoothly.
- Ray Tracing – ON
- Texture Quality – Low
- Shadow Quality – Mid
5. Update Resident Evil 4 Remake
It’s also suggested to check for the game updates manually at your end respective to your gaming platform to ensure there is no issue with the game launching whatsoever. An outdated game patch version might trigger multiple issues or conflicts with the D3D fatal error. So, if you haven’t updated the game for a while, make sure to follow the steps below to do so.
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Click on Resident Evil 4 Remake from the left pane.
- Steam will automatically search for the available update.
- If there is an update available, click on Update.
- Wait for the update to complete and then reboot the PC.
6. Verify and Repair Game Files
If in case, your Resident Evil 4 Remake game isn’t launching properly then it might be happening due to the corrupted or missing game files on the PC. It’s always recommended to verify and repair the installed game files once a month or even while you’re in a trouble to ensure the integrity of the game files. Steam automatically checks for the same and repairs them.
- Launch the Steam client > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Resident Evil 4 Remake from the list.
- Click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- Wait for this process to complete and reboot the PC to apply changes.
7. Close Background Processes
If somehow the Resident Evil 4 Remake game is still going through issues, close unnecessary third-party tasks by following the steps below.
Note: You should close the third-party background processes only. Don’t play with the system processes unless you know which task is doing what.
- Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open Task Manager.
- Click on Processes > Click on the respective task to select.
- Now, click on End Task > Do the same steps for other tasks.
- Once done, close Task Manager and reboot the PC.
8. Avoid Machine Overheating
The chances are high that somehow your PC hardware components become overheated unexpectedly. So, it might throw the fatal D3D error and try rebooting the system to avoid further issues. Make sure to place the machine in a well-ventilated area to dissipate heat and avoid direct sunlight conditions too properly.
That’s it, guys. We hope this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
