Manually run the installers for vcredist_x86.exe and any DirectX setups (like DXSETUP.exe ) found in that folder.

Corrupted UI and FX cache files are the primary culprits for this crash loop. Press Windows Key + R , type %appdata% , and hit Enter. Navigate to Roaming > The Creative Assembly .

This forces Steam to re-download the local_en.pack file which often contains the "missing" text. Advanced Troubleshooting

Open the folder for your specific game (e.g., Shogun2 or Rome2 ).

the following folders: avatar , fx_cache , and ui_cache .

In Steam, right-click the game and go to > Language .

If the basic fixes do not work, try these more technical adjustments: Localization dx11 txt missing. - SHOGUN 2 - Steam Community

Go to the game's installation folder (usually Steam/steamapps/common/[Game Name]/redist ).

The error message is a notorious issue that primarily affects Total War: Shogun 2 and Total War: Rome II . This error typically occurs when the game fails to find critical language or DirectX configuration files during startup, leading to a crash to desktop (CTD). Understanding the "Localization dx11.txt" Error

If you are seeing this error right now, follow these steps in order: 1. Clear the AppData Cache (Most Common Fix)