If you are using a translation layer (like DXVK for DirectX 9/10/11 to Vulkan) on an older Intel iGPU (e.g., HD Graphics 4000), the hardware may not support Vulkan 1.1 at all. The error then appears because the software expects a feature the hardware doesn’t have.

If updating drivers didn’t work, the game is likely using its own old copy of vulkan-1.dll .

Here is the solid, direct fix.

If you have a very old GPU (e.g., NVIDIA 600 series or older, AMD HD 7000 series or older, Intel HD Graphics 4000 or older), your hardware may physically lack support for Vulkan 1.1.

Reboot after completion.

If the drivers are fine, the game’s own .dll files might be the issue.

Click the three dots next to the game title > Manage > Verify . Step 5: Check Hardware Compatibility

This fixes the problem for 90% of users.

Here is a straightforward guide to getting your game back up and running. What Causes This Error?

Your system has an old or corrupted version of vulkan-1.dll that was built for Vulkan 1.0, which does not contain the vkGetPhysicalDeviceFeatures2 function. The game needs Vulkan 1.1+, but your system only provides Vulkan 1.0.