Battlefield is one of the popular game that has been running for a long time and Battlefield 2042 is the latest game in the series and it is a lot of fun to play. Issues like lag/connection issues and NVIDIA driver issues are extremely frustrating. In this article we will show you how to fix DirectX errors in BF2042.
Many players are facing DirectX error which does not allow them to start the game. At the moment, DICE hasn't shared any fixes with the community, but we're sure they're working hard to resolve the issue. With that, get ready to read this article till the end because now we are going to tell you how to fix DirectX errors in Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042: How to Fix DirectX Errors
This error is mostly encountered when your graphics card is not compatible with the game. The first thing you should do is to check if you meet the minimum system requirements for the game. If you do and are still getting this error, following this guide will enable you to fix it.
Update the Graphic Card Driver
Always make sure that your graphics drivers are updated. Both NVIDIA and AMD have released drivers that are optimized for the latest games such as Battlefield 2042. If you are facing the DirectX error, installing the newer drivers will fix certainly that.
You can also try to adjust your NVIDIA Control Panel settings to find the optimal setting for your PC. This often gives your FPS a massive boost and can help you out a lot in certain situations.
For NVIDIA, you should download the latest drivers from their official website.
If you have an AMD GPU, we suggest downloading the Radeon Auto Detect Software to get the latest drivers.
Downloading the respective driver will have a positive effect on your game and can improve up to 45% FPS despite what settings you choose to play on.
Update DirectX to the Latest Version
This obvious solution definitely gets the job done. Here's the first thing you need to check is which DirectX version you have and if you have an older one, make sure you download the latest one. Also, you can try to update your vcredist. Depending on your Windows, you may want to update to either the x86 version or the x64 one.
Turn Off Frame Rendering
While it doesn’t necessarily fix the DirectX error – since you have to be in the game to turn this off – it improves your performance. Turning this off will prevent the game from feeling laggy and also remove the input lag. To turn it off, you should:
- Launch Battlefield 2042
- Go to Settings
- Turn off Frame Rendering
Contact EA Support
Note that if this problem persists even after updating your drivers, you should contact EA Help. There are many ways in which you can contact them. You can either visit their website, Reddit or Twitter. Irrespective of the method you choose, they will surely help you fix this problem.
Following these methods should fix the DirectX problem. Unfortunately, there's no official solution to this problem yet, but we're pretty sure a new patch will fix it. Hope you will be satisfied with this article. Don’t forget to bookmark our page if you want to read more game updates and news