Players report DX12 error 0x80070057 in AC Shadows. We have gathered some possible fixes

After a very long wait and several delays, we’ve finally got to see Assassin’s Creed Shadows debut. Many fans were waiting eagerly for this entry in AC series, as it is set in XVI century Japan, an ideal period and country for stealthy killing. It is still too early to judge but, despite many controversies surrounding the title, it is faring quite well. Not only according to our review, but also the very first relations of players on Steam are favorable. However, as it happens with many big premieres recently, there is a group of fans which is not able to experience this production due to errors crashing the game. One of the most common is DX12 0x80070057. Let’s try to find a way around it to finally learn the fate of Naoe, Yasuke, and the assassin’s brotherhood.

DX12 0x80070057 error in AC Shadows fix

Regardless of how we look at things, we can’t deny that Assassin’s Creed grew into one of the biggest and most well-known franchises in the gaming industry. Thus, it shouldn’t be surprising that many players waited a long time to give it a go, especially that it’s set in feudal Japan, a setting which a lot of people enjoy. Some, however, are not fortunate enough to experience AC Shadows due to DX12 0x80070057 error. Let’s try to find a solution that would fix this problem.

Sadly, there is no single reason for the aforementioned DirectX problem to appear. Hence, below you will find a couple of possible fixes that have a chance to work:

1. Make sure that your Windows is up to date. There is a possibility that older versions of OS can generate this error code.
2. (Re)install DirectX. This is a fairly simple operation. The latest files can be found on official Microsoft site.
3. Attempt running the game with DX11 compatibility. You can do so by adding “-dx11” to launch options (without the quotation marks).
4. Update your GPU drivers. If you have already done so, you can try clean reinstallation of said drivers by using software like DDU.
5. Verify game files. In case there are any discrepancies between the files that you have installed and might have modified.
6. If you have played with your GPU clock speeds and voltages either by over or underclocking it, make sure to try launching the game with default values set by your graphics card manufacturer.
7. It often happens that random errors are generated by using overlay software like MSI Afterburner, SteelSeries GG, or even Steam’s or Ubisoft launchers. Try disabling them.
8. If you are using Nvidia GPU, try disabling G-Sync in Nvidia control panel / GeForce Experience app. Although it might not be directly related to this DirectX issue, it is still worth giving a shot.
9. As a last resort, you can attempt to repair your Windows image. You should follow the official Microsoft instructions while doing so.

Finally, there is a chance that this is caused by the game itself on specific PC configurations. We cannot rule out such possibility, since the description of the 0x80070057 error points out to an invalid parameter being passed to the returning function. This would imply that in some cases the call made by AC Shadows is not interpreted correctly by DirectX API on your machine. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done about it, and we can only rely on developers to have it fixed. This is a common error that can be found in many productions, so the underlying root cause might be different.

However, if the title finally decides to work for you, don’t hesitate to check a guide for it, that we have prepared. Also, do not forget that the world in Shadows is huge, so collecting everything can be a chore. That’s why we have prepared an interactive map that will allow you not to miss anything. Good luck and have fun!

Assassin's Creed: Shadows

March 20, 2025

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