DX12 Crash in New World Aeternum Explained

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I must say that I was both excited and apprehensive about the New World Aeternum update. The game had its issues before, but I was hopeful for a smoother experience this time around. Alas, it seems the DX12 crashes are still plaguing some of us explorers.


Nowadays, even if a game doesn’t achieve great success initially, it doesn’t necessarily mean its life is over. Games like No Man’s Sky have proven this with their impressive comebacks. Although New World didn’t exactly flop, there’s always room for improvement. This seems to be what the developers thought, as they’ve just released a significant update for the game, titled “New World: Aeternum”. However, this overhaul isn’t perfect, as some players have reported crashes when trying to play with DirectX 12. Let’s delve deeper into this problem and try to understand what’s causing it.

DX12 crashes in New World Aeternum explained

Rebuilding anything is a delicate process that might disrupt various underlying components. It appears as if, for numerous explorers of the New World, Aeternum often encounters issues due to DX12 complications. Some players find their game malfunctioning when mysterious voice lines begin playing, while others encounter a black screen during character creation. Is there a solution to this problem?

Beyond the apparent option of employing DirectX 11, it’s also worth exploring other possibilities since DirectX 12 seems to provide a smoother user experience.

  1. Sometimes it happens that overlay applications like MSI Afterburner, SteelSeries GG, or similar interfere with games. Try turning them off.
  2. The latest generation of Intel processors (13th and 14th) is known for causing problems in multiple titles. Make sure that your bios and all drivers are up to date.
  3. Since this issue is reported by many fans using various hardware configurations, up to some point we can assume it’s on the developers’ side. Waiting for more patches is an alternative.
  4. The proper procedure to get help is to file a support ticket on official Amazon Games webpage.

Since the issue remains unresolved, it appears prudent for now to revert back to DX11, as it offers smooth gameplay and there are new features worth exploring, such as long expeditions and the Verdant Restoration puzzle. We’ve also prepared guides to help you move your character into your friends’ worlds and offer assistance if you get stuck. Enjoy your adventure!

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2024-10-17 12:01