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

Modern games often offer DirectX 11 and 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 12 as translators between your computer and the game. They help your graphics card (GPU) display the game's visuals. DirectX 11, being older, is simpler for developers to use, leading to 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 performance significantly. However, this efficiency comes at the cost of increased development complexity.

DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 for Ready or Not?

The best choice depends entirely on your system. High-end PCs with good DirectX 12 support will likely see performance gains with DirectX 12. This is because it better distributes workload across your CPU cores, resulting in 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, sticking with the more stable DirectX 11 is recommended.

In short: Modern system? Try DirectX 12 for potentially better performance. Older system? Choose DirectX 11 for stability.

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Setting Your Rendering Mode in Ready or Not

You'll be prompted to select your rendering mode (DX11 or DX12) when launching Ready or Not via Steam. Simply choose your preferred option based on the information 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 available now for PC.