Fix d3d12.dll Missing Error in Black Myth: Wukong
Can't play Black Myth: Wukong due to d3d12.dll error? This guide provides specific solutions for Game Science's 2024 release.
Table of Contents
Why Black Myth: Wukong Needs d3d12.dll
Dealing with Fix d3d12.dll Missing Error in Black Myth: Wukong? Good news: this is completely fixable.
Solution 1: Install the Official Runtime Package (Recommended)
This solution fixes d3d12.dll errors for 90%+ of Black Myth: Wukong players.
### Download Links (Official Microsoft)
- 64-bit: Windows System Component x64 - 32-bit: Windows System Component x86
### Installation Steps
Step 1: Download BOTH the x64 and x86 versions (yes, even on 64-bit Windows)
Step 2: Close Black Myth: Wukong and Steam/Epic/GOG completely
Step 3: Run the x64 installer first, then the x86 installer
Step 4: Restart your computer (important!)
Step 5: Launch Black Myth: Wukong
Why both versions? Black Myth: Wukong may include both 32-bit and 64-bit components. Installing both ensures complete compatibility.
Solution 2: Verify Game Files
If the runtime installation didn't help, your game files may be corrupted.
### For Steam: 1. Open Steam �?Library 2. Right-click Black Myth: Wukong �?Properties 3. Go to Installed Files tab 4. Click "Verify integrity of game files" 5. Wait for verification (5-30 minutes depending on game size) 6. Restart Steam and try launching
### For Epic Games: 1. Open Epic Games Launcher �?Library 2. Click the three dots (�? next to Black Myth: Wukong 3. Select Manage �?Verify 4. Wait for the process to complete
### For GOG Galaxy: 1. Open GOG Galaxy �?Select Black Myth: Wukong 2. Click Settings icon (⚙️) 3. Select Manage Installation �?Verify / Repair
Black Myth: Wukong-Specific Fixes
Black Myth: Wukong has some known issues that can cause DLL errors:
### Known Issues 1. Crash on Intel Arc GPUs (wait for driver update) 2. Memory leak after extended play sessions (restart game every 2-3 hours) 3. Chinese audio not downloading (change Steam region temporarily)
### Performance Tips 1. Enable DLSS 3.5 Frame Generation for significant FPS boost (RTX 40 series) 2. Set VRAM Usage to your actual VRAM minus 2GB 3. Disable ray tracing on GPUs with less than 10GB VRAM 4. Use FSR 3 on AMD GPUs for better performance
### Community Resources For additional help: Official Discord, NGA Forums, Steam Community
Related DLL Errors
If you're seeing d3d12.dll errors, you might also encounter issues with these related files:
- d3d11.dll: Part of the same runtime package - d3d10.dll: Part of the same runtime package - dxgi.dll: Part of the same runtime package
The solution above (installing Windows System Component) will fix ALL of these errors at once.
Preventing Future DLL Errors
### Before Installing New Games 1. Install all Visual C++ Redistributable versions (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015-2022) 2. Install DirectX End-User Runtime 3. Keep GPU drivers updated
### Antivirus Configuration
Add your games folder to antivirus exceptions:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\
- C:\Program Files\Epic Games\
- C:\GOG Games\
### After Windows Updates
Run sfc /scannow in an admin command prompt after major Windows updates to repair any corrupted system files.