The rendering thread exception is almost never a hardware failure—it’s a software compatibility issue between Arkham City ’s aging DX11 implementation and modern Windows/drivers. Sticking to DX9 mode provides a stable 60+ FPS experience without crashes.
: This is the most common fix. In the game's launcher settings, turn off DX11 features (Tessellation, MVSS, HBAO) or switch to DirectX 9. DX11 is notoriously unstable in this specific title. rendering thread exception batman arkham city