How To Fix RE4 Remake Something Went Wrong 88500201 Error (2024)

Resident Evil 4 Remake saw a huge launch with a record number of PC players. However, a lot of Resident Evil 4 PC players are unable to play the game due to error code 88500201, and here are the fixes. Also, see our fixes for RE4 Remake Fatal D3D Error and RE4 Remake Crashes.

Resident Evil 4 Error 88500201 Fixes You Can Try

The error code 88500201 in RE4 Remake is related to the Denuvo DRM software, which is used to ensure the game isn’t pirated. However, legitimate buyers of the game cannot play Resident Evil 4 due to error 88500201 caused by the DRM. The following is the full error message and how to fix it.

Fix #1 – Remove DLC Unlocker

Some Steam users use DLC unlockers for Steam to unlock DLC for games. Such software that interferes with the game can cause Denuvo DRM to take action and result in Resident Evil 4 error code 88500201. Delete or disable DLC unlocker or any software you are using that might interfere with the Steam client or Re4 Remake and the error code 88500201 will be fixed.

Fix #2 – Make Another Steam Folder

This particular fix for the RE4 Remake Error 88500201 is simple yet a bit confusing. You’ll have a create a new Steam folder to fix the Sorry, something went wrong error. First, go to the Steam installation folder. Open Windows Search bar > type Steam > click on “Open File Location” > right-click the Steam shortcut and select “Open file location”.

• A new Explorer window will open with Steam installation.
• Right-click the Steam executable and copy it.
• Make a new Steam folder outside the original Steam folder, see the images below.
• Give it a unique number of letters to identify it and paste the Steam executable there.

Before taking the next steps, ensure you are logged out of Steam and then quit Steam. Now run the Steam executable you copied. This will make a secondary Steam installation in the new folder you made.

Once the installation is complete, make a new folder and name it “steamapps” and create a new folder named “common” inside the steamapps folder.

• Now open the Steam client> right-click Resident Evil 4 Remake > Manage > Browse Lcoal files.
• Again quit Steam completely and click on the Common folder in the Explorer path, as shown in the image.
• Right-click the Resident Evil 4 folder and cut it.

• Go to the Common folder you created in the secondary Steam installation and paste the folder there.
• Run the secondary Steam installation and ensure the original isn’t open.
• Log in and install Resident Evil 4 Remake.
• It’ll take a few minutes to discover the game files.
• Launch the game and the Something Went Wrong error code: 88500201 will be fixed.

Fix #3 – Uninstall Steam and RE4 Remake and Reinstall Them

To fix the RE4 Remake’s 88500201 error, delete both the game and Steam and reinstall them. This will clear out any conflicts or missing file issues causing the error.

Fix #4 – Run RE4 Remake As An Administrator

The lack of administrative rights is the reason for Resident Evil 4’s error 88500201. Running the game as an administrator will fix the error.

• Right-click RE4 Remake in your Steam library > Manage > Browse local files
• A new explorer window will open containing game files
• Right-click the executable and select Properties
• Go to the Compatibility tab and check “Run this program as an administrator”
• Apply the changes
• Play RE4 Remake and the 88500201 error will be fixed

Fix #5 – Install or Repair Visual C++ Components

Visual C++ Redistributables are required to run any game on your Windows PC. You are either missing or have a corrupt Visual C++ file which is causing Resident Evil 4 to crash with the Something Went Wrong 88500201 error. Install or repair Visual C++ Redistributable to fix the error.

• Open the Steam library and type ‘Steamworks’ in the search bar
• Right-click “Steamworks Common Redistributables” > Manage > Browse local files
• A new Explorer window will open
• Go to _CommonRedist\vcredist
• There are folders with names in years starting from 2010
• Open each folder and run the VC_redis, both x64 and x86 versions
• Install or repair Visual C++ Redistributablesand restart your PC

Fix #6 – Ensure RE4 Remake Switches To Dedicated GPU

Often PC users have systems or laptops that have both dedicated and integrated GPUs. Often, video games don’t switch from the integrated GPU to the dedicated one and crash at launch. If you are playing Resident Evil 4 Remake on a system with both dedicated and iGPU, the game isn’t switching to the dedicated GPU and is crashing with the Something Went Wrong 88500201 error. To fix the error, force RE4 Remake to use the dedicated GPU when it’s launched.

• Open Windows 11/10 Settings.
• Navigate to “System > Display > Graphics.”
• Select “Desktop app” in the drop-down menu.
• Browse and select Resident Evil 4 Remake.
• Click on Options.
• Choose “High Performance” in the options for your dedicated graphics card and save the changes.

That is all for our fixes for Re4 Remake error code 88500201. Also, see ourhub for commonly occurring PC errorsand their fixes if you are experiencing errors with other PC video games or PCs.