What are the desktop system requirements for Rise of the Tomb Raider (v1.0.1027)?

Rise of the Tomb Raider (v1.0.1027) requires a 64-bit desktop operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS Sonoma/Sequoia), a quad-core CPU (Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 / Apple Silicon M1+), and at least 8 GB RAM.

How do I install Rise of the Tomb Raider (v1.0.1027) without errors?

Extract the downloaded archive using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Keka into a clean directory, whitelist the folder in Windows Security (or clear macOS quarantine via xattr -cr), and run the executable.

Will updating Rise of the Tomb Raider to v1.0.1027 keep my existing settings and saves?

Yes, user profiles, presets, and save files are stored in your local AppData or ~/Library/Application Support directory and remain intact when upgrading to v1.0.1027.

How to Install Rise of the Tomb Raider (v1.0.1027) on Windows 10/11 PC & macOS Desktop – Full Setup Guide

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How to Install Rise of the Tomb Raider (v1.0.1027): Download the full desktop archive from the verified mirror below, extract the files to a clean directory using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Keka, install any bundled runtime dependencies, and launch with administrator privileges.

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Step-by-Step Desktop Installation Checklist for Rise of the Tomb Raider

Download Complete Release: Visit the Rise of the Tomb Raider main download page and grab the full archive using IDM, JDownloader 2, or Free Download Manager.
Prepare Security Exclusion: Add your destination folder to Windows Security exclusions (or clear Gatekeeper quarantine via xattr -cr on macOS) so false-positive heuristics do not block offline activation files.
Unpack Archive: Right-click the downloaded archive and extract using 7-Zip or WinRAR. Avoid extracting inside C:\Program Files or cloud-synced OneDrive folders.
Verify Runtime Dependencies: Install Visual C++ 2015–2022 Redistributables and DirectX on Windows if present in _CommonRedist.
First Launch: Right-click the main executable and select Run as administrator.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider – Windows 10/11 & macOS Configuration, Preset & Save Data Paths

When backing up user profiles, presets, or local save data between a Windows Desktop workstation and a MacBook Pro/Studio for Rise of the Tomb Raider (v1.0.1027), check these default desktop directories:

Desktop Platform	Default User Data / Config / Preset Directory	Backup & Migration Notes
Windows 10 / 11 (x64)	`%APPDATA%\{Rise_of_the_Tomb_Raider}\` or `%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\{Rise_of_the_Tomb_Raider}\`	Back up this folder before installing a newer version or resetting preferences.
macOS (Apple Silicon M1–M4 / Intel)	`~/Library/Application Support/Rise_of_the_Tomb_Raider/` & `~/Library/Preferences/`	Use `Cmd + Shift + G` in Finder to open hidden Library paths directly.

Release Metadata Summary – Rise of the Tomb Raider

Title / Package: Rise of the Tomb Raider
Verified Build Version: v1.0.1027
Archive Size: 24.3 GB
Category: GameApplication, Adventure
Target Desktop OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) & macOS Desktop (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 & Intel)
Primary Download Hub: Download Rise of the Tomb Raider (v1.0.1027) Full Desktop Build

Frequently Asked Questions – Rise of the Tomb Raider (v1.0.1027)

Is Rise of the Tomb Raider free to download?

Yes. The version listed here is a free pre-installed PC build of the 20 Year Celebration edition, version v1.0.1027, sized at 24.3 GB. It includes the base game and the full Season Pass content.

What does the 20 Year Celebration edition include?

It bundles the base campaign plus the Season Pass: the Blood Ties story, Lara's Nightmare zombie mode, online Co-Op Endurance, Extreme Survivor difficulty, an outfit and weapon inspired by Tomb Raider III, and 5 classic Lara skins.

How do I install Rise of the Tomb Raider?

Extract the 24.3 GB archive into a folder excluded from your antivirus and Windows Defender scans, install the redistributables from the Redist or _CommonRedist folder, then launch the game from ROTTR.exe inside the game folder as administrator.

Why do I get a bigfile.000 error when launching?

That error almost always comes from an incomplete extraction or antivirus interference during unpacking. Re-extract into an excluded folder, confirm the archive is the full 24.3 GB, and run ROTTR.exe as administrator.

Can I change the language to English?

Yes. Open the in-game options menu and look under the Audio/Language tab rather than the launcher — that's where the language selection lives.

Does Rise of the Tomb Raider support controllers?

Yes, the store listing confirms full controller support, and the game is marked as playable on Steam Deck. VR support is also listed for compatible headsets.

Installation Guide

Step-by-step setup process

Game is pre-installed / portable, therefore you do not need to install the game.

Just extract the rar / zip file using 7-Zip or WinRAR.

Simply launch the game directly from the game executable as Administrator.

Important Notes

Install necessary apps from Redist or _CommonRedist to ensure game launches without problems.
Always extract game in Antivirus / Defender excluded folder to prevent false-positive file quarantine.
Always run the game as administrator.