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Fixing the "Localization DX11.txt Missing" Error in 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 "localization dx11.txt", you aren't alone.

1. Uninstall the game via Steam.
2. Manually delete the leftover folders:

   "localization_dx11.txt missing"

   Navigate to your game's installation folder (usually SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\[Game Name]\_CommonRedist\DirectX). Run DXSETUP.exe as an administrator. Restart your computer and attempt to launch the game. Advanced: The "Empty File" Workaround localization dx11.txt missing total war

   • Right-click game → Properties → General → Launch Options.
   • Type: -dx11 or -dx9

   On Steam:

   file (if it exists), as old mod scripts can cause conflicts. Alternatively, some users find success by deleting the Fixing the "Localization DX11