Outriders: Should You Use DirectX 11 or 12?


Outriders can be a pretty intensive game if you’re playing it on PC, though it certainly looks pretty great if you get the settings right. One of the first things you’ll be asked upon booting the game up is whether you want to use DirectX 11 or 12. This may seem like a pretty easy decision, but be aware that a lot of players have been having issues when choosing the latter option. To help you get the most out of Outriders we’ve answered the question of whether you should run DirectX11 or 12. Let’s take a look.



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Outriders: Should You Use DirectX11 or 12


The differences between using DirectX 11 and 12 in Outriders are actually pretty significant. If you have the PC for it, 12 will allow you to run DLSS, making the game look a hell of a lot better. Problem is, this is fairly unoptimised at the moment, with many players reporting stuttering and slowdown when running DirectX 12. If this is the case for you, consider using 11, as it’s recently been patched to offer a much smoother framerate for low to mid-range PC settings. You can always back out and choose a different setting if it isn’t working for you, but generally you’ll want to pick DirectX 11 for a smoother experience.



That’s all you need to know about whether to use DirectX 11 or 12 in Outriders. For more on the game be sure to check out our Outriders Review. Once you’re done there head over to our guide on the Weapon Leech Stat.

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