This error is an indication that Resident Evil 2 (RE2) encountered a Direct3D/DirectX 12 failure while using the DX12 renderer. Causes include GPU driver issues, corrupted game files, incompatible launch options, problematic overlays, VRAM/OC instability, or Windows/DirectX problems. Below are concise, ordered steps to diagnose and fix it.
If the error shows “Device Hung”:
Share your HRESULT code (0x887a0005 vs 0x887a0006) and your GPU model in the comments below for specific advice. Renderdevicedx12.cpp Fatal D3d Error Resident Evil 2