This is the most reliable solution for players experiencing frequent DX12 crashes. Right-click Resident Evil 2 in your Steam Library. Select Properties > Betas . Choose the "dx11_non-rt" branch from the dropdown menu.

Turning off Ray Tracing (RT) often immediately stops the renderdevicedx12.cpp crash.

The "Renderdevicedx12.cpp Fatal D3d Error" in Resident Evil 2 is a legacy issue of the RE Engine’s volatile relationship with modern DirectX 12. While Capcom has released patches, no single fix works for everyone.