While the seemingly thousands of bugs and glitches that plagued the game seem to have been fixed, naturally, several others have taken their place. One of the most annoying issues that is encountered by those playing on PC, is the “corrupted/missing scripts file” error. We’ll be discussing wat this error is, how does it happen, and the possible solutions.
What is the “Corrupted/Missing Script Files” Error?
The “corrupted/missing script files” error occurs when trying to start up Cyberpunk 2077 through Steam. Although, it was quite frequent on the game version 1.6 and 1.61, it can still pop up from time to time unexpectedly. It does not allow the game to boot up and cites missing and corrupted files as the cause. Moreover, it is accompanied by a prompt to verify game files, in hopes of fixing the problem.
↪ Causes
There are several reasons why this error could occur. Here are all the possible causes for this issue:
The bug occurred randomly without any legitimate cause.The game has corrupted or missing files.Mod files are interfering with the game process.Old mod files are conflicting with the new game date.
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Solutions to Fix Script Error
Naturally, you’ll be looking to resolve this problem as soon as possible so that you can get back to living life in Night City. With that said, try out these fixes and you’ll be good to go.
Solution 1: Restart the game
If you’ve recently updated the game and tried booting it up, only to run into this error, try restarting the game. It is possible that the initialization process may have been rushed and failed to detect the newly installed files.
Solution 2: Verify the game files
Now, we’ll be performing the same process as suggested by the pop-up. To verify the integrity of game files, follow the steps below: READ MORE: How to Fix ‘Cyberpunk 2077 Has Flatlined’ Error on Windows ➜
Solution 3: Organizing and removing mods
It isn’t PC gaming without mods, and a game like Cyberpunk 2077 is ripe with potential for all kinds of mods. But since mods are unofficial additions to the game, they can sometimes cause issues, especially when you’ve added a large amount of them, or a few large-scale mods. These kinds of mods can cause conflicts with the game files itself leading to errors. The mods which are often found to be the culprit in most cases are as follows: Here’s how you can check which mod may be causing the issue: READ MORE: (Solved) Cyberpunk 2077 Keeps Crashing on Windows PC ➜
Solution 4: Re-installing the game
In the unfortunate case where the game still refuses to boot up, you’ll need to uninstall Cyberpunk 2077 and reinstall it again. No need to worry about your saves, as they should be safe thanks to the Steam Cloud Sync. Still, better safe than sorry, so create a manual backup for the saves and all the mods too. Here’s how to uninstall a game through Steam: READ MORE: How To Play PC Games On Your Android Phone – Detailed Guide ➜
Conclusion
Cyberpunk 2077 still has its fair share of issues today, but that doesn’t take away the fact that it’s one of the best games in terms of graphics, narrative and gameplay. Although it’s been nearly 3 and a half years since it first came out, the constant updates have allowed it to become a benchmark of next-gen gaming. Anyway chooms, we hope that the issue is resolved and that you get back to raising havoc in Night City.
