How To Fix Tomb Raider Remastered Not Working

Experiencing issues with Tomb Raider Remastered not launching or functioning correctly on your PC can be frustrating.

Many players have recently reported that they are not able to play Tomb Raider Remastered as it is not working on their devices.

In this guide we will walk you through a series of steps to diagnose and resolve the issue of Tomb Raider Remastered not working, helping you get back to guiding Lara Croft through her classic, action-packed adventures in no time.

How To Fix Tomb Raider Remastered Not Working?

To fix Tomb Raider Remastered not working, you can check the system requirements, update graphics drivers and run Tomb Raider Remastered as administrator. Additionally, you can also verify the game files of Tomb Raider Remastered to fix the issue.

1. Check System Requirements For Tomb Raider Remastered

Before diving into troubleshooting, ensure that your PC meets the minimum system requirements for the game.

Running a game on a system that doesn’t meet these requirements can lead to performance issues or prevent the game from launching altogether.

Minimum System Requirements:

• OS: Windows 7 or later
• Processor: Intel i3 3240 or AMD FX 4100
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GT 730 or AMD R7 240
• DirectX: Version 12
• Hard Drive: 5 GB available space

2. Update Graphics Drivers

Outdated graphics drivers can cause a multitude of issues with games. Visit your graphics card manufacturer’s website (either NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) to download and install the latest drivers.

1. Identify your graphics card model.
2. Visit the manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel).
3. Locate the ‘Drivers‘ or ‘Support’ section.
4. Enter your graphics card details to find the latest driver.
5. Download and install the driver, then restart your PC.

3. Run Tomb Raider Remastered As Administrator

Some games require administrative privileges to access certain files on your system.

1. Navigate to the game’s installation folder.
2. Right-click the game’s executable file (e.g., TombRaider.exe).
3. Select ‘Run as administrator’.

4. Verify Tomb Raider Remastered Game Files

If you have the game on Steam or another platform with a similar feature, use the ‘Verify Integrity of Game Files’ option. This will check for any missing or corrupted files and replace them as necessary.

1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
2. Right-click on Tomb Raider Remastered.
3. Select ‘Properties‘, then ‘Local Files’.
4. Click ‘Verify Integrity of Game Files’.

5. Use Compatibility Mode

If the game was designed for an older version of Windows, you might need to run it in compatibility mode. Right-click the game’s executable, go to ‘Properties’, then the ‘Compatibility‘ tab, and select an older Windows version to run the game under.

6. Disable Full-Screen Optimizations

Make sure that you have disabled the full-screen optimization option and then open Tomb Raider Remastered.

1. Right-click the game’s executable file.
2. Select ‘Properties’ and navigate to the ‘Compatibility‘ tab.
3. Check ‘Disable fullscreen optimizations’.
4. Click ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’.

7. Update Tomb Raider Remastered

Ensure you have the latest patch for the game installed. Game developers often release updates to fix common issues.

You can check the Steam page for Tomb Raider Remastered to see whether any updates are available.

8. Contact Aspyr Support

If none of the fixes above was able to help you then you need to contact the Support team of Tomb Raider Remastered, and they would be able to help you out with your issue.