A DirectX error when trying to play Battlefield 6 (Battlefield 2042) usually means there’s a problem with your graphics driver, DirectX installation, or game settings.
🛠️ Top Fixes for DirectX Errors in Battlefield 2042
✅ 1. Update your GPU drivers (NVIDIA / AMD)
Outdated or buggy graphics drivers are the #1 cause of DirectX crashes.
NVIDIA:
Use “Clean Installation” in the installer options.AMD:
Download AMD Drivers
Use the AMD Cleanup Utility if needed for a clean reinstall.
✅ 2. Install or Repair DirectX
Even if you already have DirectX 12, some older DX components may be missing or corrupted.
Download the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35
✅ 3. Set Battlefield 2042 to use DirectX 11
Battlefield 2042 defaults to DirectX 12, which can be unstable on some systems. You can force it to run in DirectX 11, which often solves the issue.
Steps:
Open Origin or EA App
Go to Game Library → Right-click Battlefield 2042 → Game Properties
In Advanced Launch Options, add:
Save and relaunch the game
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✅ 4. Disable Overclocking
If your CPU or GPU is overclocked, revert to default settings temporarily. Overclocking often causes DirectX instability, especially with Battlefield games.
✅ 5. Run System File Check
Corrupted system files (like DirectX DLLs) can cause crashes.
Run this command from Command Prompt (Admin):
Wait for it to finish and follow any prompts.
✅ 6. Check for Windows Updates
Make sure Windows is fully updated:
Go to Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update
Click Check for Updates
DirectX updates sometimes come bundled with Windows updates.
✅ 7. Turn off in-game overlays
Overlays like NVIDIA GeForce Experience, Discord, Xbox Game Bar, or MSI Afterburner can conflict with DirectX.
Disable all overlays temporarily and try again.
✅ 8. Lower in-game graphics settings
Try these settings:
Disable Ray Tracing
Lower Texture Quality, Mesh Quality
Set DLSS to Balanced or Performance
❗ Still crashing? Try this:
Run the game as Administrator
Make sure Windows Game Mode is OFF (Settings → Gaming)
Add Battlefield and Origin/EA app as exceptions in your antivirus
🧰 Sample Launch Option to Use (All-in-One Fix)
Try this command in your game’s launch options: -dx11 -novid -high
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