When the game launches, it queries Steam for the profile status. If the manifest hash differs from the local files without a clear resolution path, the engine rejects the profile load to prevent data corruption, returning the generic error code.
: Navigate to Documents\Shadow of the Tomb Raider . Locate the folder with a long string of numbers and copy it to a safe location. Disable Steam Cloud :
Right-click on and select Properties . Go to the Installed Files tab. Click Verify integrity of game files .
Understanding the common culprits can help you prevent future occurrences. This error usually appears when the game cannot read or write your profile data due to: shadow of the tomb raider failed to load profile
After investigating various reports and player feedback, we've identified some common causes of this error:
Uncheck . Launch the game to see if the issue is resolved. 2. Run the Game as Administrator
: Close the launcher and clear its cache if necessary by deleting folders in %localappdata%/EpicGamesLauncher Delete the corrupted file When the game launches, it queries Steam for
Save your progress, close the game, and return to the game's menu in Steam. Re-enable Steam Cloud synchronization .
Cloud sync may push a corrupted profile.
If the steps above do not work, consider these additional troubleshooting methods: Locate the folder with a long string of
Find profile.dat and delete it. You should also delete steam_autocloud.vdf if it exists.
: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Shadow of the Tomb Raider\ \ .
Navigate to:
The game lacks administrative access to write or read profile data. Step-by-Step Fixes for PC (Steam / Epic Games Store)
Did this error start happening right after a , a system update , or completely at random?