Civilization VII Won't Launch When Using DirectX12 Launch Option

When trying to launch the game using the DirectX12 launch option, the game won't open.

Workaround: The crash doesn't occur when launching with Vulkan shaders selected.

If you have encountered this issue, please submit a support ticket with a copy of your crash dump file attached. You can follow the steps below to find this file:

  • Paste %LOCALAPPDATA%\CrashDumps into your File Explorer search box
  • This will open C:\Users\xxxxxxxxxxx\AppData\Local
  • Look for the folder titled Crash Dump
  • Look for any files that include the name Civ7 and the suffix .dmp
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    Our team is currently investigating this issue. We appreciate your patience.

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