Everyone loves a new free game and Marvel Rivals delivers an amazing gameplay experience without having to spend a ton of money. It's super fun looks great and runs pretty well on most devices. The only problem with it is that quite a lot of people are getting an annoying DirectX Error: DirectX 12 Is Not Supported On Your System. Unfortunately, if you are getting this error message trying to play Marvel Rivals we don't have any good news for you.

Takeaways:

  1. Fixing Marvel Rivals DirectX Error: DirectX 12 Is Not Supported On Your System
  2. Can you play Marvel Rivals without DirectX 12? I keep getting the DirectX 12 Not Supported Error.

How To Fix the Marvel Rivals DirectX Error: DirectX 12 Is Not Supported On Your System

DirectX is a collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) developed by Microsoft to handle multimedia tasks such as rendering graphics, audio, and game optimization. DirectX 12, the latest major version, offers significant improvements over previous iterations, including better performance, enhanced graphical features, and more efficient use of modern hardware. Unfortunately, Marvel Rivals doesn't function without DirectX 12, so if your device doesn't support DirectX 12 you won't be able to play Marvel Rivals. However, if your device does support DirectX 12 and this is a false flag you'll need to work through the following steps to fix the problem. Also! Make sure you meet minspec for the game!

MINIMUM:

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 / Intel Arc A380
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 70 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Super) / AMD RX 5700-XT / Intel Arc A750
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 70 GB available space

Check DirectX Version

  • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
  • Type dxdiag and press Enter. This opens the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
  • Look for the DirectX Version under the System tab.
    If it reads “DirectX 12,” your system supports it. If it lists an older version, you’ll encounter the error when trying to run Marvel Rivals.

Check Your GPU Compatibility

  • Even if your system shows DirectX 12, your GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) must also support it.
  • Visit your GPU manufacturer’s website (e.g., NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) and search for your GPU model to confirm DirectX 12 compatibility.

Make Sure You’re Using the Latest Graphics Drivers & Update Windows

This is a really important step! Make sure that you are using the latest GPU drivers for your hardware and make sure that you have updated Windows to the latest version as well.

  • Visit the official website of your GPU manufacturer:
    • NVIDIA: www.nvidia.com
    • AMD: www.amd.com
    • Intel: www.intel.com

To update Windows go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates.