Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Failed To Load Profile Today

If your Documents folder is backed up by OneDrive , ensure the service is running. If it's paused or disconnected, the game may lose "permission" to read your save path.

The most effective fix for Steam users involves forcing the client to recognize a new profile while retaining existing save data. shadow of the tomb raider failed to load profile

Right-click on SOTTR.exe or the game’s shortcut → → Compatibility → Check “Run this program as an administrator” → Apply → OK. If your Documents folder is backed up by

: Navigate to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Shadow of the Tomb Raider\[Your Steam ID]\ and copy all files to a safe backup folder on your desktop. Right-click on SOTTR

: Copy the entire folder to your desktop or a safe location before making changes. profile.dat : Remove only this specific file from the original folder. Disable Cloud Sync In your Steam Library, right-click Shadow of the Tomb Raider Properties -> toggle off Cloud Synchronization Launch the Game

: Right-click your game shortcut, select Properties > Compatibility , and check Run this program as an administrator .

Many players encounter a “Failed to load profile” error when launching Shadow of the Tomb Raider. This message usually means the game cannot access your saved profile data or sign in to the platform service (Steam, Epic, or console account). Common causes include corrupted save files, missing permissions, cloud-sync conflicts, or temporary service outages.