Ready or Not: DirectX 11 vs. DirectX 12 – Which Should You Choose?

Many modern games offer both DirectX 11 and 12 options, and Ready or Not is no exception. This choice can be confusing, so let's break it down. While DirectX 12 is newer and potentially offers better performance, DirectX 11 is often considered more stable. The best choice depends on your system.

Understanding DirectX 11 and DirectX 12

Simply put, both DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 act as translators between your computer and the game, helping your GPU render graphics.

DirectX 11, being older, is simpler for developers to implement. However, it doesn't fully utilize CPU and GPU resources, potentially limiting performance. Its simplicity contributes to its widespread adoption.

DirectX 12, the newer option, is more efficient at utilizing system resources, offering developers greater optimization possibilities for improved performance. However, its complexity requires more development effort to fully leverage its advantages.

Choosing the Right DirectX Version for Ready or Not

Conversely, older systems may experience instability or performance issues with DirectX 12. For older hardware, DirectX 11's stability is preferable.

In short: Modern systems should opt for DirectX 12 for potentially better performance; older systems should stick with the more stable DirectX 11.

Setting Your Rendering Mode in Ready or Not

You'll typically be prompted to select your rendering mode (DX11 or DX12) upon launching Ready or Not via Steam. Simply choose your preferred option based on the recommendations above.

If this prompt doesn't appear, follow these steps:

1. Right-click Ready or Not in your Steam library and select "Properties."
2. Go to the "General" tab.
3. In the "Launch Options" field, enter either -dx11 (for DirectX 11) or -dx12 (for DirectX 12).

Ready or Not is currently available on PC.