If Virtual DJ, etc, software throws error DirectX failed to initialize, Please install the correct drivers for your video card, see this fix.

The DirectX error, which usually occurs when your graphics card driver has crashed, is preventing some PC gamers from enjoying 'Battlefield 2042.' ...

While it usually means that DirectX 12 is not supported on your PC or your GPU is not working optimally, that is not the case with this performance issue in Frostpunk 2.