A: Game developers set that as a minimum requirement to ensure shader model 4.0 features (geometry shaders, stream output) are available. It filters out very old DX9 hardware.
This usually stems from outdated graphics drivers, missing DirectX runtime files, or an older GPU that physically lacks support for the required feature level. How to "Download" and Fix DX11 Feature Level 10.0 dx11 feature level 10.0 download windows 10
First, find out what your graphics card actually supports. A: Game developers set that as a minimum
While your Windows 10 system likely has DirectX 12 installed as its software foundation, your specific graphics card (GPU) may only support the instructions and effects from an older generation, such as DirectX 10. When a modern game asks the GPU to perform a "Feature Level 10.0" task and the card can't do it—or the driver can't translate it—the game crashes. Why the Error Happens on Windows 10 How to "Download" and Fix DX11 Feature Level 10
