Game doesn't launch

Error codes, DirectX, Windows version

How to check supported DirectX version

How to check which DirectX version and feature level your graphics card supports with dxdiag. BeamNG.drive requires feature level 11_0 (DirectX 11).

This article is part of Incompatible DirectX.


If you are unsure which DirectX versions are supported by your video card, check following the steps:

  1. Press Win+R
  2. Type dxdiag and press OK
  3. Under Display tab, check Feature Levels field

Feature level 11_0 (i.e. DirectX 11) is required to run the current version of the game

Last modified: October 6, 2026

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