A D3D11-compatible GPU (Feature Level 11.0 Shader Model 5.0) is required to run the engine.

[dfisher64]

I have been playing for a few years now, last played 2 days ago. Now I get this error message and the game will not open. Has anyone else experienced this? What can be done to fix it?

[UglyBird]

Do a search on the internet and you will find all the help you need, causes for your issue are many.
Good luck!

[*Morri*]

Looks like you have an issue with your graphics card.

Do you have two by any chance?
Go to device manager in Windows and check under display drivers if you have a second GPU listed there (an onboard one on your motherboard). If you do, please right click and 'disable device' and afterwards restart your pc.

[Cup of Joe ☕]

Originally posted by dfisher64:

I have been playing for a few years now, last played 2 days ago. Now I get this error message and the game will not open. Has anyone else experienced this? What can be done to fix it?

Hello 'dfisher64' ,

This may help:

Your Fix Guide | YouTube Channel

"FIX: D3D11 Compatible GPU Feature Level 11.0 Shader Model 5.0 is Required to Run The Engine"

(link)
https://youtu.be/cqBQI2Wzalo?si=dbToGWXz3wHULIrF

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Good Luck & Regards