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

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, especially for less tech-savvy players. While DirectX 12 is newer and potentially offers better performance, DirectX 11 is often considered more stable. Let's break down the differences.

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 widespread adoption stems from its ease of use.

DirectX 12, the newer option, is more efficient, better leveraging CPU and GPU resources. It provides developers with greater optimization possibilities, leading to potentially improved performance. However, its complexity requires more development effort to fully realize its benefits.

Choosing the Right DirectX Version for Ready or Not

Conversely, older systems may experience better stability with DirectX 11. DirectX 12, while potentially offering performance gains on newer hardware, can cause instability or performance issues on older PCs.

In short: Modern systems should opt for DirectX 12 for potentially better performance; older systems are better served by the stability of DirectX 11.

Setting Your Rendering Mode in Ready or Not

You'll typically select your rendering mode (DX11 or DX12) when launching the game through Steam. A window will prompt you to choose. Select DX12 for newer PCs and DX11 for older ones.

If this window doesn't appear, try 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 or -dx12 depending on your preference.

Ready or Not is currently available for PC.