Resident Evil 4 remake owners on PC are encountering “RE4 Fatal D3D Error (25)” during cutscenes and gameplay. This error crashes the entire game, forcing users to restart. Here’s how to fix this error.
What causes fatal D3D error 25 in the Resident Evil 4 remake?
While some bugs in the Resident Evil 4 remake can be ignored, D3D error 25 will crash the game. Fortunately, there are some easy steps to avoid this.
There isn’t an official announcement regarding the error, which has been present since the demo. However, users have noted that it seems to be caused by excessive VRAM usage. Here’s how to reduce your VRAM cap and avoid this error.
How to fix Resident Evil 4’s fatal D3D error 25
The higher Resident Evil 4 remake’s graphics settings, the more VRAM it will use. Therefore, lowering your graphics settings will reduce the probability of a fatal D3D error 25 crash. Here are some easy changes to reduce VRAM usage.
- Disable Raytracing
- Lower Texture setting to High
Check the VRAM slider after each change; restart the game once it’s in the white. If it’s still in red or orange, lower the other graphics settings until it moves out of these areas.
Users have also noted that only cutscenes cause this error. If this is the case, you must skip cutscenes to avoid crashing your game.
Despite these errors, Resident Evil 4 is a smash hit. If you pre-ordered the game, don’t forget to claim your pre-order bonus.
