The game is set to one language, but the data files contain another.
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\The Creative Assembly\Shogun2 (You may need to show hidden files to see this folder). Delete the following sub-folders: : Do not delete the save_games/ folder if you want to keep your progress. 2. Run as Administrator
Navigate to your game installation folder (usually Steam\steamapps\common\Total War SHOGUN 2\redist ) and manually run the .exe files for DirectX and VCRedist found there. 4. Switch to DirectX 9
are set to "Run as Administrator" in their compatibility properties to prevent Windows from blocking file access. Why This Happens localization dx11txt missing total war hot
The error in Total War games (such as Total War: Warhammer II/III , Rome II , or Three Kingdoms ) is a relatively common issue that stops the game from launching or causes immediate crashes after a patch, mod installation, or file corruption. It often appears as a hot topic on forums when a new update breaks existing language files or improperly handles DirectX 11 settings.
Sometimes the folder containing the localization data is stuck. Deleting it forces the game to regenerate a fresh copy. Navigate to The Creative Assembly [Your Game Name] folder and delete it.
The error typically appears as:
Steam does not always automatically update historical DirectX and Visual C++ libraries on modern Windows 10 or Windows 11 environments. You must run them manually from your local directory:
—it typically indicates that the game's launcher or DirectX components are corrupted, outdated, or being blocked by system permissions. Immediate Fixes
, is a common crash-to-desktop (CTD) issue often triggered by corrupted cache files or permission conflicts. Core Cause The game is set to one language, but
Leftover temporary files block the game from generating the text file.
If your hardware or drivers are struggling with the game's DX11 implementation, forcing the game into DirectX 9 mode can bypass the error entirely.
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\The Creative Assembly\ Steps to Clear the Cache: Press the to open the Run dialog box. Type %appdata% and press Enter . Locate and open the The Creative Assembly folder. Switch to DirectX 9 are set to "Run