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How to Fix Resident Evil Requiem Fatal D3D Crash Error

Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth mainline entry in Capcom’s legendary survival horror franchise.

Follow veteran agent Leon S. Kennedy and a new protagonist, FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft.

Toggle between first-person view for Grace’s stealth and a third-person camera for Leon’s action.

The game blends classic resource management and environmental puzzles with cutting-edge visuals.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the Fatal D3D Crash Error (out of memory) in Resident Evil Requiem (RE9).

How to Fix Resident Evil Requiem Fatal D3D Crash Error

Fix 1: Update your graphics card

Fix 2: Disable Ray Tracing

  1. Launch Resident Evil Requiem.
  2. Navigate to “Options” and “Display/Graphics”.
  3. Turn off Ray Tracing.
  4. Check if the error is fixed.

Fix 3: Change DLSS Ray Reconstruction Preset (NVIDIA only)

  1. Open the NVIDIA App (not the old Control Panel).
  2. Select “Graphics” and select “Resident Evil Requiem”.
  3. Scroll down to Driver Settings.
  4. Find DLSS Overdrive — Model Presets.
  5. Change the Ray Reconstruction setting to “Recommended”.
  6. Launch the game and check if the error is fixed.

Fix 4: Uninstall MSI Afterburner and RivaTuner

  1. Windows Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
  2. Search for “MSI Afterburner” and uninstall it.
  3. Search “RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS)” and uninstall it.
  4. Launch the game and check if the error is fixed.

Fix 5: Close all tabs and apps

  • Close all tabs before launching the game (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox).
  • Close all apps before launching the game (e.g., Discord, File Explorer, Outlook).

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