Shadow Of The Tomb Raider | Failed To Load Profile

Before diving into the fixes, it helps to understand why this error happens. The most common triggers include:

Step 1: Back Up Your Files and Disable Cloud Synchronization

If cloud files are corrupted, they will continuously overwrite your working local files. Open and right-click Shadow of the Tomb Raider . Select Properties and look under the General tab. Toggle Steam Cloud sync to Off .

This is the most common and effective fix for this error. It's recommended to of your entire save folder before making any changes. To do this, follow these steps:

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: Launch the game. It should treat you as a new player. Start a new game and play until it auto-saves, which generates a fresh, uncorrupted profile.dat .

Navigate to this path: Documents\Shadow of the Tomb Raider\ .

This method forces the game to generate a clean profile while keeping your actual progress (save games) intact. Locate your Save Folder : Navigate to the following directory on your PC:

: If the game forcefully closes during an autosave, background checkpoint sequence, or hardware crash, the game's core configuration data ( profile.dat ) will break. Before diving into the fixes, it helps to

Inside your <Steam_User_ID> folder, you should see several .dat files. Here's what they mean:

Re-enter the numbered folder inside your Documents directory. Locate the file explicitly named . Right-click profile.dat and select Delete .

: Third-party security software often flags game save directories as suspicious.

Windows Defender Ransomware Protection sometimes blocks unauthorized changes to the Documents folder. Select Properties and look under the General tab

C:\Users\[Your Username]\Documents\Shadow of the Tomb Raider\

: This version is known for persistent sync issues; if possible, disable cloud saves in the launcher settings before relaunching.

Following these methods should clear up the "Failed to load profile" block, letting you safely return to exploring Paititi and saving the world from the Mayan apocalypse. If you are still experiencing issues, let me know:

Right-click Shadow of the Tomb Raider and select . Navigate to the Installed Files tab.