There are many threads about CTD during MSFS 2020 loading. They include some workarounds, but none of these threads have the “bug logged” tag. I want this thread to be a main thread where players affected by this issue can post. The game developers should take this CTD seriously and work together w…

Today, a new NVIDIA driver update was released (more details here ), along with an update for MSFS 2020. This MSFS update finally fixes the CTD issue that occurred when launching the simulator with DX11 - they’ve finally fixed it. EDIT I tested MSFS 2020 without the NVIDIA app installed. So if you…

Yes, until now. Just now in fact. So my question would be is 2024 more compatible with DX12? Also, while loading 2020 after refresh, the C172 sp file had to be pulled out due to operational loading.

[image] D69777: So my question would be is 2024 more compatible with DX12? MSFS 2024 runs only on DX12 - there is no DX11 support at all. If you have any questions specifically about MSFS 2024, please start a new topic.

Thank you, I believe that is the answer. Appreciate you quick response!

It appears that the issue has been resolved with Sim Update 16.1 (currently on beta branch). I tested this using the latest NVIDIA driver (591.86) with the NVIDIA App installed. MSFS 2020 no longer crashes in DX11 mode, and I was also able to load a flight. I also tested VR and DLSS 4.5 through DLSS…

Can confirm. It works on Beta like a charm.

So wait, we no longer have to use 566.36 if we’re not using DX12? Basically it will now load in as normal with the newest latest NVIDIA drivers on DX11 and work.

[image] Kappyscope: So wait, we no longer have to use 566.36 if we’re not using DX12? Yes - but only under one condition. CTD during MSFS 2020 loading has been fixed in the current beta, so right now only that version doesn’t crash during loading. Outside of the beta, the issue still occurs.

I was able to get in the game. But with the newest beta and with the newest 591.86 drivers on DX11, the game crashed on loading aircraft. I don’t believe it no longer crashes when I zoom into the world map though, I’ll have to do more testing. It was a DXGI error. I do not have the NVIDIA app ins…

I did a clean install of MSFS2020 and as with most others I get a CDT before getting to the home screen. I have tried the suggestions from above short of going to the Beta version. I have not used the Beta versions in the past. Does this mean we will have to wait for the formal update before we can…

MSFS 2020 CTD during loading with or without NVIDIA app installed (DX11)

Bug Reporting Hub Resolved

TenPatrol March 2, 2026, 7:36pm 187

Since the issue has now been fixed, the tag can be updated to
fixed-on-live

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