This error is often a "catch-all" message when the game's executable fails to initialize the DirectX 11 renderer. The localization dx11.txt file itself isn't a critical game asset but part of the setup process that fails when the game's Preferences Script becomes unreadable or conflicts with modern Windows settings. Alternative Fixes if Deleting AppData Fails
: If none of the above steps help, you might consider uninstalling and then reinstalling the game. localization dx11.txt missing total war
If you are trying to launch a Total War game (typically Total War: Shogun 2 , Empire , or Napoleon ) and are greeted by a crash-to-desktop (CTD) accompanied by an error message regarding , you aren't alone. This error is often a "catch-all" message when