The most common reason is that this file is missing or in the wrong place—it’s often still in the download folder instead of inside the ARK/ShooterGame folder. Other possible reasons include a damaged installation or an incomplete download.
1. Verify Integrity of Game Files
Game files can become corrupted for various reasons, such as a sudden system shutdown. If your ARK: Survival Evolved files are corrupted, you might run into this error. To fix this, you can use the built-in Steam tool to verify the integrity of your game files. This process will compare your local game files to those on the server and download any missing or damaged files.
2. Copy the Shootergame.Uproject File to the Game Folder
The shootergame.uproject file is required for ARK: Survival Evolved to run properly. If this file is missing from the game’s main folder, the error can occur. In this case, moving the shootergame.uproject file from the download folder to the correct game directory can help fix the issue.
3. Move the Game to the System Drive
This error might also happen if the game is not installed on your system drive (the drive where Windows is installed). Try moving the ARK game to your system drive to fix this.
