-dxlevel 90 (forces DirectX 9) or
If you still see the error after all this, your GPU may be physically failing. Run a stress test like for 10 minutes – if it artifacts or crashes with a similar error, contact your GPU manufacturer for warranty support. failed to initialize graphics backend for d3d11
-vulkan You can often force a different API by adding this to the shortcut target: -dxlevel 90 (forces DirectX 9) or If you
-OpenGL Laptops with dual GPUs (Intel integrated + NVIDIA/AMD dedicated) often try to run the app on the power-saving iGPU, which may not fully support D3D11 features. failed to initialize graphics backend for d3d11