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How to Fix Resident Evil Requiem Something Went Wrong Error

Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth mainline entry in Capcom’s legendary survival horror franchise.

Follow veteran agent Leon S. Kennedy and a new protagonist, FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft.

Toggle between first-person view for Grace’s stealth and a third-person camera for Leon’s action.

The game blends classic resource management and environmental puzzles with cutting-edge visuals.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the “Sorry, something went wrong” error in Resident Evil Requiem (RE9).

How to Fix Resident Evil Requiem Something Went Wrong Error

Fix 1: Clear Steam Download Cache

  1. Steam > Steam (top-left) > Settings > Downloads.
  2. Select “Clear Download Cache”.
  3. Restart your PC.
  4. Launch Steam and launch Resident Evil Requiem.

Fix 2: Verify Game Files via Steam

  1. Open Steam and go to your Library
  2. Right-click “Resident Evil Requiem”.
  3. Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files.
  4. Wait for the process to complete and launch Resident Evil Requiem.

Fix 3: Add Firewall & Antivirus Exceptions

  1. Search for “Allow an app through Windows Firewall” using Windows Search and press Enter.
  2. Change settings > Allow another app > Browse.
  3. Navigate to “Steam\steamapps\common\RESIDENT EVIL Requiem\” and select “re9.exe”.
  4. Ensure both Private and Public boxes are checked and select “OK”.
  5. Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Settings.
  6. Exclusions > Add an exclusion > Folder.
  7. Add the entire “Resident Evil Requiem” game folder.
  8. Launch Resident Evil Requiem.

Fix 4: Run Steam and the game as an administrator

  1. Right-click the Steam app shortcut > Properties > Compatibility > Check “Run as administrator”.
  2. Open Steam > Library > Right-click Resident Evil Requiem.
  3. Properties > Installed Files > Browse.
  4. Right-click the re9.exe application > Properties > Compatibility.
  5. Check “Run as administrator” > Apply > OK.
  6. Launch Resident Evil Requiem.

Fix 5: Update your graphics card

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