PSA: Desktop Icon Now Launches DirectX 9 Version

[usadefcon1]

Since 2K's recent update of the Civ V launcher, the desktop icon only launches the old DirectX 9 version of the game.

As far as I can tell the only way to launch the proper version of DirectX is to launch the game directly through the Steam app.

 

[Patee]

My way is using "legacy" in Beta section on Steam
Then right-clik on the menu and create DX11 Desktop Shortcut

 

[Tekamthi]

ymmv but dx9 version of game does tend to be more stable -- only downside is some of the new things VP and other mods add only show up in dx11

 

[azum4roll]

There have been reports about broken graphics in DX9 mode.

 

[skodkim]

I have the same shortcut issue and have only been able to launch game m directx11 from within steam.
When I run the directx9 version the right ~25% side of the screen shows up as nothing but a grey bar. Think it's related to EUI and screen resolution.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is that a shortcut fix is nice. Thanks!

\Skodkim

 

[skodkim]

Hm, just checked and I don't have a legacy option - only "None" comes up in "Beta Participation". Anyone else seing this?

EDIT: Found it (Google): You need to enter "ineedlegacyaccess" in the privatebetas Section first

 

[phantom22]

I can confirm skodkim's procedure. Worked for me.

 

[skodkim]

Just to check. All you do is:

1. Write ineedlegacyaccess
2. Enalble "Beta Participation"
3. Launch the game and create Desktop Icon
4. Use Desktop Icon from now on?

I'm asking because my game wouldn't launch at all after trying and in the end all I could do was reinstall. Are you on Win11 as I am? If so I'll propably give it another go.

\Skodkim

 

[azum4roll]

I always launch from Steam and never encountered any problems with legacy launcher.

 

[phantom22]

Just to check. All you do is:

1. Write ineedlegacyaccess
2. Enalble "Beta Participation"
3. Launch the game and create Desktop Icon
4. Use Desktop Icon from now on?

I'm asking because my game wouldn't launch at all after trying and in the end all I could do was reinstall. Are you on Win11 as I am? If so I'll propably give it another go.

\Skodkim

I am on windows 10, but yes, that is what worked. When you click on the icon it brings up the very old launcher. Possibly the original one. I select DX11 from there and go.

 

[FinMc]

There have been reports about broken graphics in DX9 mode.

I am one of those people, dx9 is unusable bc all the graphics go insane and you can't see anything under the icon spam

 

[jarcast2]

I had the same problem and this worked for me. It forces the game to start dx11

https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/articles/34890889538707--Civilization-V-Launcher-Removal

 

[skodkim]

I am one of those people, dx9 is unusable bc all the graphics go insane and you can't see anything under the icon spam

That works for me - thanks!

 

[andersw]

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My way is using "legacy" in Beta section on Steam
Then right-clik on the menu and create DX11 Desktop Shortcut

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Finally fixed this on my side.
Note in steam you need to choose correct launch option to see this menu.
Choose the one with no option "Play Sid Meier's Civilization V".
The desktop shortcut will ofc still launch steam in the background but you dont need to start steam first.

Spoiler :