After this change, launch the game. The force-disablement of DX9 should allow the game to initialize its DX11 mode. Note that Codemasters intentionally disabled DX11 by default in the retail release because of graphical bugs. If you experience graphical issues after making this change, simply revert the config.xml file to its original state.

While this error can be frustrating, don't worry—it is almost always fixable. This guide will walk you through what this error means and provide a detailed, step-by-step plan to get you back to your game.

Before changing system settings, check if the file is genuinely missing from your directory. Modern game launchers can scan your installation and automatically re-download missing assets.

To solve a problem, you first need to understand it. The "localization dx11.txt missing" error is rarely as simple as a single missing file. It's a symptom, and the underlying cause can vary. Based on user reports and official support threads, the most common triggers are:

The "localization dx11.txt missing" error is a notorious issue primarily associated with Total War: SHOGUN 2

Sometimes, insufficient permissions can prevent the game from accessing or creating the files it needs. Running the game with elevated privileges is a quick and easy test. Right-click on the game's executable (or its shortcut) and select .