So you are on the luckier side of players avoiding all the issues with the loadups and finally playing Microsoft Simulator 2024. But the issues do not stop here. So, if you have been unfortunate to face the Shader Model Fatal Error in the game, you might be wondering about the different methods to fix it. To help you fix the issue, we have listed some fixes that should get you back to flying!
Fatal Errors are very common in video games, especially on PC. Flight Simulator 2024, it seems, is not immune, and you have this pesky error disturbing players. Now the question is: have the officials acknowledged the issue? Or perhaps, suggested some fixes? What about potential fixes that might have worked for other affected players? Continue reading for more details.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MFS 24) Shader Model Fatal Error: How to fix
Although a Day 2 patch has been released to address server-related issues in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, this specific “Shader Model 6.7 Not Supported” error has not been resolved. Well, luckily, there are some players-suggested workarounds, which, although not guaranteed, are worth trying out!
GPU driver updates
So far, this has been the most popular fix. One player pointed out that the issue might be related to the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). So, make sure that your GPU drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes lead to graphical issues. To update, head to the official website of your GPU manufacturer (Nvidia/AMD) and look for the model you use. If an update is available, download and install it. With your GPU drivers up to date, it is time to check if you still get these fatal errors.
Restart the Game and Device
If updating your GPU does not work, try restarting your PC. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve many technical issues. Also, for the GPU updates to apply, you will have to restart your PC regardless. Therefore, a system restart might be all that’s needed to fix errors like Shader Model compatibility issues.
Verify Game Files
If you’ve bought the game via Steam, you can use the verify integrity of game files option to fix any corrupted files causing this issue. If any issues are detected, it automatically replaces or repairs the problematic files. To do this, open the Steam client and right-click on the game from your library. After that, select Properties, and then the Installed Files tab, where you can find the option to verify the integrity of the files. Once the files are verified, check whether the issue persists.
Check for Updates
Regular updates for both your game and operating system are crucial, and you might be missing on either or both. Developers recently released a Day 2 update for the game, so perhaps there will be more updates in the future to address other issues. So, always keep the game as well as your operating system updated at all times.
Reinstall the Game
And if nothing works out, try reinstalling the game, which could resolve these persistent issues. While it might take some time, a clean reinstallation will make sure that the game is set up properly and could potentially solve errors caused by file corruption or incorrect configurations. So, reinstall the game, and hope it works out!
Well, that is all the workarounds we have regarding the shader model fatal error in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. We hope this was helpful. Do stay in touch with DigiStatement for more daily gaming content like this. Also, click here for more Microsoft Flight Simulator 24 guides and news.
