Red Dead Redemption Error Code 25d11005
Last Updated: December 17, 2024
Question: What can I do about the following error message when launching Red Dead Redemption?
The game has failed to start because the GPU does not meet the following requirement: D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_11_0
Answer: This issue can occur when attempting to run a game on a graphics card that is not compatible with DirectX 12. To resolve this issue, try the following steps.
Check that your GPU is compatible with DirectX 12
First, make sure your system has the latest Windows updates. You can do this using the following steps:
Select Start
Select Settings
Select Updates & Security
If it does not say you are up to date, select Check for updates
To check your graphics card’s compatibility with DirectX 12 or later, use the following steps:
Press the Windows key + R
Type ‘dxdiag’ and select OK
Select the System tab in the DirectX Diagnostic Tool
Locate your installed version of DirectX
Cross-reference your version of DirectX with your graphics card manufacturer to check that they are compatible
Multiple GPUs
If your system has more than one GPU, make sure to set Red Dead Redemption to your preferred GPU using the steps below:
Type ‘Graphics Settings’ in the Start Menu
Select the results from System Settings
Select Desktop App
Select Browse and locate Red Dead Redemption’s installation directory
Default location: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption
Select the Red Dead Redemption .exe file
Select Add
Select Options
Set the application to your preferred GPU
Select Save