If a game asks for “d3dx9_xx.dll” or similar, download the legacy DirectX End-User Runtime from Microsoft’s website – that is for old DirectX 9/10/11 files, not for DX12.
The current latest version of DirectX is , which is integrated directly into Windows 10 (version 2004 and later) and Windows 11. As of early 2026, Microsoft continues to enhance this version through the Agility SDK , with recent releases like version 1.619.0 enabling advanced features for developers across multiple hardware partners including NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. Key Features & Capabilities latest version of directx