Renderdevicedx12.cpp Fatal D3d Error Resident Evil 3

Go to and set the following:

In plain English:

If you are on the latest Windows 11 24H2 update, be aware that Microsoft changed how D3D12 memory is managed. Many older RE Engine games (RE2, RE3, DMC5) crash with the renderdevicedx12.cpp error on this update. If you fall into this category, your only current workarounds are: renderdevicedx12.cpp fatal d3d error resident evil 3

If you cannot open the game to change settings, you can edit the configuration file directly. Go to and set the following: In plain

If you want to keep playing the DX12 version, you must reduce the memory load. If you want to keep playing the DX12

The renderdevicedx12.cpp error specifically references DX12. By running the game in DX11, you bypass the problematic code file entirely. The trade-off is that you lose ray tracing and some HDR features, but the stability gain is massive.

: If your VRAM usage is in the "red" zone within the game settings, reduce the Texture Quality (try 1GB or 2GB) and set Shadow Quality to "High" instead of "Maximum".