Ready or Not: What’s Better, DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 (DX11 vs. DX12)?

Modern games often offer both DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 options, and Ready or Not is no exception. This choice can be confusing, especially for less tech-savvy players. While DirectX 12 is newer and *potentially* offers better performance, DirectX 11 is known for its stability. So, which should you choose?

DirectX 11 and DirectX 12: A Simple Explanation

Think of DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 as translators between your computer and the game. They help your GPU render the game's visuals. DirectX 11, being older, is simpler for developers to use, resulting in wider adoption. However, it doesn't always fully utilize your CPU and GPU's power. DirectX 12, the newer option, is more efficient, allowing developers to optimize for better performance. The trade-off is increased complexity for developers.

DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 for Ready or Not?

The best choice depends on your system. High-end PCs with good DirectX 12 support will likely see better performance with DirectX 12. This is because DirectX 12 better distributes the workload across your CPU cores, leading to smoother gameplay, higher frame rates, and potentially improved visuals.

However, DirectX 12 isn't ideal for older systems. On older hardware, it can cause instability and even reduce performance. If you have an older PC, stick with the more stable DirectX 11.

In short: Modern system? Try DirectX 12 for potentially better performance. Older system? DirectX 11 is the safer bet.

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Setting Your Rendering Mode in Ready or Not

You'll usually be prompted to choose your rendering mode (DX11 or DX12) when launching Ready or Not through Steam. Simply select your preferred mode at the launch prompt. Newer PC? Choose DX12. Older PC? Stick with DX11.

If the launch prompt doesn't appear, follow these steps:

1. In your Steam Library, right-click on Ready or Not and select Properties.
2. Go to the General tab and find the Launch Options.
3. Enter either -dx11 or -dx12 in the Launch Options field, depending on your choice.

Ready or Not is available now for PC.