"Failed to meet minimum system requirements" despite exceeding the minimum

[CongruentBob]

I'm getting the error stated in the title, despite having system specs greater than those stated in the store page.

Windows 10 64-bit
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
GeForce GTX 780 (benchmarked to outperform e.g. GeForce GTX 950 stated on the store page)
16GB RAM
148GB free storage space

Does the store page need updating on its true minimum requirements or is there something I can do to play the game?

[HWM_darklord]

I got the same error. More precisely, after a fresh install of Hades II, I clicked play. A white dialogue box appears with title Fatal Error. The body says Failed to meet minimum system requirements. Cannot run the app.

Comparing my specs to the suggested specs on the steam page for Hades II.

For newbies like me, on Windows, going to (bottom left magnifying icon on taskbar) Search -> About your PC, my specs are:
Edition: Windows 10 Pro
System type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz
Installed RAM: 32.0 GB

To find available storage. Search -> Storage Settings
254 GB Free

To find my graphics, I went to, Search -> Intel Driver & Support Assistant (which opens in browser) -> Devices & Drivers
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4600

The Hades II tech support suggests to ensure my driver is up to date.
Under Intel Driver & Support Assistant, under Available Updates it says: No supported driver or software updates are available for your system.

I just installed the game & clicked play is what brought me to the error. The game didn’t launch I believe. Not sure if there’s anything to do on my end or just wait for an update from y’all?

[ZeppMan217]

You need a GPU with a DirectX feature level of 12.0. GTX 780 is 11.0, Intel HD 4600 is 11.1. For reference, practically all GPUs released since 2014 have the 12.0 DX feature level.

I myself am stuck in the same boat, having only an old Radeon 7870 on hand with a DX feature level support of 11.1.

[HWM_darklord]

I see, looking up: "Intel HD Graphics 4600 dx feature level support"

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https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/hd-graphics-4600.c1994#:~:text=The%20HD%20Graphics%204600%20was%20an%20integrated%20graphics,can%20be%20problematic%20with%20newer%20DirectX%2012%20titles.

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"The HD Graphics 4600 was an integrated graphics solution by Intel, launched on June 3rd, 2013. Built on the 22 nm process, and based on the Haswell GT2 graphics processor, the device supports DirectX 12. Even though it supports DirectX 12, the feature level is only 11_1, which can be problematic with newer DirectX 12 titles."

Further researching, it seems like it's on the hardware side and I have to get an updated graphics card. I think adding DirectX 12 as a requirement on the steam page would be helpful. Not sure if there's anything I can do at this point besides getting better hardware.

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https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/feature-level-11-1-available-but-12-is-required-in-photoshop-2024-incompatibility-check/m-p/14258228

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"The Feature Level is the GPU's actual and physical capabilities. what it can do. It's a hardware requirement, not a software requirement, so nothing that can just be updated. The only option is to get a newer and better GPU. The current requirement is feature level 12.0.

DirectX 12 "support" just means it supports the DirectX 12 APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). But it doesn't mean it can actually execute all the functions in the DX12 specification. So many older GPUs have DX12 "support", but only feature level 11."

[⽕∀⽕]

Found a workarround for proton!!!
In launch options type:
```
PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI=1 VKD3D_CONFIG=dxr11 VKD3D_FEATURE_LEVEL=12_1 SteamDeck=1 %command%
```
Seems to be a error with DX12(my system supports DX12)

Thanks to https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/10kceat/comment/j5rhc8a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

[ZeppMan217]

Originally posted by ⽕∀⽕:

Found a workarround for proton!!!
In launch options type:
```
PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI=1 VKD3D_CONFIG=dxr11 VKD3D_FEATURE_LEVEL=12_1 SteamDeck=1 %command%
```
Seems to be a error with DX12(my system supports DX12)

Thanks to https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/10kceat/comment/j5rhc8a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Out of curiosity, what's your GPU? And how well is the game running?

[TucoSalamanca]

just build a new gen pc man. its not that expensive now tbh

[RI4O]

Originally posted by CongruentBob:

I'm getting the error stated in the title, despite having system specs greater than those stated in the store page.

Windows 10 64-bit
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
GeForce GTX 780 (benchmarked to outperform e.g. GeForce GTX 950 stated on the store page)
16GB RAM
148GB free storage space

Does the store page need updating on its true minimum requirements or is there something I can do to play the game?

I have the same issue sadly

[Arthuuu]

i am with the same issue, the game just dont open and give the fatal error message. I seached what the devs said and i installed everything. I searched how other people try to fix it, but nothing works. I will keep looking for a solution and waiting for a patch note.

[Dukeleto]

I'm getting the same issue, heartbreakingly disappointing

[MasabDF]

https://www.replayjutsu.com/failed-to-meet-system-requirements-error-in-hades-2/

[Dukeleto]

Originally posted by y-tale:

to anyone having difficulties with how to place the files, here is a tutorial ! : https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2775705396

This actually works, like a boon from the Gods themselves!

[CongruentBob]

I ended up just getting a new gpu (RTX 1070ti). My desperation got the better of me lol.

I think the issue was the fact that my gpu didn't support DX12 version_12, even though it was more powerful than the stated min gpu spec. So, it's more of an out-of-date thing than power, for those curious. I didn't try the DX11 trick above, nice to see it works for some!

[Elysium]

Originally posted by CongruentBob:

I ended up just getting a new gpu (RTX 1070ti). My desperation got the better of me lol.

I think the issue was the fact that my gpu didn't support DX12 version_12, even though it was more powerful than the stated min gpu spec. So, it's more of an out-of-date thing than power, for those curious. I didn't try the DX11 trick above, nice to see it works for some!

Mine didn't support 12_11_2 either, but the above link still worked for me. Stable 60fps, no crashes. No idea why its locked behind dx12_11_2 , requirements require some tweaking.

[HWM_darklord]

Originally posted by Dukeleto:

Originally posted by y-tale:

to anyone having difficulties with how to place the files, here is a tutorial ! : https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2775705396

This actually works, like a boon from the Gods themselves!

I did try this but I got a different error when launching the game: "graphics hardware error -> a GPU crash was detected."

I'm using the Intel HD Graphics 4600 as my GPU. This suggestion I think works for NVIDIA cards based on the github: "First state that actually got Elden Ring ingame on Nvidia Kepler (sources+binaries). Highly experimental !" But cool the game is working for you :)

[Elysium]

Originally posted by HWM_darklord:

I did try this but I got a different error when launching the game: "graphics hardware error -> a GPU crash was detected."

I'm using the Intel HD Graphics 4600 as my GPU. This suggestion I think works for NVIDIA cards based on the github: "First state that actually got Elden Ring ingame on Nvidia Kepler (sources+binaries). Highly experimental !" But cool the game is working for you :)

I have an AMD GPU and it works fine. I think your bigger issue is you are trying to use an integrated GPU from 2013, barely even a real GPU. No amount of software hacks are going to solve your problem. Also clearly the dll did "work" because it bypassed the dx12_11_2 check, only for the game to realize you are on a potato.