Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Failed To Load Profile (TRUSTED - TRICKS)

The "Failed to Load Profile" error in Shadow of the Tomb Raider

typically occurs when the local profile.dat file or the cloud synchronization becomes corrupted. This usually happens after a sudden crash or power failure while the game is saving. Most Effective Fix: Resetting the Local Profile

This method is widely confirmed by the community as the most reliable fix for PC players. It forces the game to generate a fresh profile while keeping your actual progress saves intact. shadow of the tomb raider failed to load profile

Back Up Your Saves: 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 Shadow of the Tomb Raider in your Steam Library. Select Properties > General. Uncheck Enable Steam Cloud synchronization. The "Failed to Load Profile" error in Shadow

Delete the Profile File: Go back to the numbered folder in your Documents and delete only the profile.dat file.

Launch the Game: The game will start as if it’s the first time (you may need to reset your brightness and subtitles), but your existing save games should now be accessible. Uninstall game completely

Re-enable Cloud: Once you verify the game is working, you can re-enable Steam Cloud, ensuring you choose the local file if asked which one to keep. Secondary Troubleshooting Steps

If the profile reset doesn't work, the issue may be related to system permissions or file integrity. shadow of the tomb raider failed to load profile

7. If Nothing Works – Nuclear Option

• Uninstall game completely.
• Manually delete all leftover folders:
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\Shadow of the Tomb Raider
  • Documents\Shadow of the Tomb Raider
  • Steam/Epic install folder saves
• Reinstall game.
• Start fresh (no cloud sync first).

4. Epic Games Launcher Fixes

6. Check Windows Defender / antivirus blocking saves

Real-time protection can block the game from writing to %LOCALAPPDATA%.

• Add the game’s executable and the save folder as exclusions.
• Or temporarily disable antivirus to test.