{"id":40162,"date":"2026-05-02T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/?p=40162"},"modified":"2026-05-02T13:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T17:00:31","slug":"invincible-vs-crash-launch-dx11-dx12-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/invincible-vs-crash-launch-dx11-dx12-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix Invincible VS Crash on Launch Using DX11 or DX12 Steam Launch Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You click the green “Play” button in Steam. The small “Preparing to launch” window appears. Then nothing. Or perhaps you see the game’s splash screen for a split second before it vanishes, and you are back at your Steam library with the play button lit up again as if nothing happened. This specific type of crash\u2014where the game fails to launch at all, dying somewhere between the Steam launcher and the main menu\u2014is often related to\u00a0DirectX compatibility<\/strong>.\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em>\u00a0supports both DirectX 11 and DirectX 12, but your specific combination of graphics card, Windows version, and driver may handle one better than the other. The game sometimes defaults to the wrong version for your system, causing an immediate crash on launch. The solution is simple: force the game to use the correct DirectX version using Steam launch options. This guide walks you through exactly how to do that, including how to test both versions and determine which one works for your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is DirectX and Why Does It Cause Crashes on Launch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) that handle multimedia tasks\u2014especially gaming\u2014on Windows. Think of it as a translator between your game and your graphics card. When Invincible VS<\/em> wants to draw a character on screen, it sends a request through DirectX, which then communicates with your GPU driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two versions relevant to Invincible VS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
DirectX Version<\/th>Characteristics<\/th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
DirectX 11 (DX11)<\/strong><\/td>Older, more stable, widely supported<\/td>Older GPUs (GTX 900 series and earlier), Windows 10, systems with compatibility issues<\/td><\/tr>
DirectX 12 (DX12)<\/strong><\/td>Newer, more efficient, lower CPU overhead<\/td>Newer GPUs (RTX 2000 series and later, AMD RX 5000 series and later), Windows 11<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why the game crashes on launch:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When Invincible VS<\/em> launches, it attempts to initialize either DX11 or DX12 based on its default settings or an auto-detection system. If that detection system makes the wrong choice for your hardware, the initialization fails. The game cannot recover from this failure, so it crashes immediately\u2014often before you see any graphics at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common symptoms of a DirectX-related launch crash:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptom<\/th>What You See<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Immediate crash<\/td>Click Play \u2192 nothing happens, Steam button returns to green<\/td><\/tr>
Splash screen crash<\/td>Game logo appears for 1-2 seconds \u2192 disappears \u2192 crash<\/td><\/tr>
Fatal error with no details<\/td>Small error window with “Fatal Error” and no additional text<\/td><\/tr>
Crash with audio only<\/td>You hear menu music but screen stays black or frozen<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If any of these sound familiar, forcing a specific DirectX version using Steam launch options will likely solve your problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1: Add DX11 Launch Option (First and Most Compatible)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DirectX 11 is the safer, more compatible option. If you have an older graphics card (GTX 1060, RX 580, or older) or you are running Windows 10, start with DX11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Open Steam and locate Invincible VS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Launch\u00a0Steam<\/strong>\u00a0and log into your account<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Go to your\u00a0Library<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Find\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em>\u00a0in the list on the left<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Access the game’s properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Right-click<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Select\u00a0Properties<\/strong>\u00a0from the dropdown menu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Step 3: Locate the Launch Options text box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. In the Properties window, make sure you are on the\u00a0General<\/strong>\u00a0tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Scroll down until you see\u00a0Launch Options<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. You will see an empty text box (or one that may already contain commands)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Step 4: Type the DX11 command<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        In the Launch Options text box, type the following exactly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        -DX11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Important notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n