Heroes,
We are excited to announce that Overwatch 2 now supports DirectX 12. For the first time, Overwatch 2 will support multiple graphics APIs. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to deliver technology and improvements for our players.
While DirectX 12 is a significant step forward, DirectX 11 remains our lead API and will continue to be supported. This update represents the beginning of our journey with DirectX 12, as we explore its potential to enhance the Overwatch 2 experience. Our goal is to leverage advancements in GPU technology, allowing Overwatch 2 to fully embrace cutting-edge innovations from modern GPUs and deliver an enhanced experience for our players.
Requirements
The minimum system requirements to use DirectX 12 are higher than required for DirectX 11.
- Video Card: GPUs compatible with DirectX 12 Ultimate (DirectX Feature Level 12_2)
- Operating System: Windows 10 Version 1909 or higher
If your system does not meet the required specifications, the DirectX 12 option will not be available. For optimal performance, ensure your graphics drivers are up to date.
Known Issues
DirectX 12 support is currently a Beta feature. While the game is very enjoyable to play using it there are areas of future improvement that still need to be addressed:
- For some systems, there may be a performance degradation compared to DirectX 11.
- Some stuttering may be encountered during gameplay.
How to Enable DirectX 12
- Launch Overwatch 2 and navigate to Options from the main menu.
- Under Video, locate the option to select your Graphics API.
- Choose DirectX 12 from the dropdown menu.
- Restart the game to apply the changes.
Note PCs that cannot support DirectX 12 will not be able to see the option to turn it on in your game.
Feedback and Support
We encourage you to try out a match (or two) of Overwatch 2 with DirectX 12 enabled. Share your feedback and any issues you encounter on our Technical Support Forum. Your input helps us refine and improve the game. Please be sure to include the Exception Report ID that is displayed by the Blizzard crash reporter when communicating about crashes.
Thank you for being part of the Overwatch community and for your continued support.
See you in-game!