Rise Of The Tomb Raider Unable To Open Bigfile000 Top: Upd

The error "unable to open bigfile000.tiger" in Rise of the Tomb Raider

typically points to corrupted or missing core game data. This specific file acts as a massive archive containing a significant portion of the game's assets. 1. Verify Integrity of Game Files (Most Likely Fix) rise of the tomb raider unable to open bigfile000 top

The fastest way to resolve this is to let your game launcher scan for and replace the corrupted bigfile000.tiger. On Steam: The error "unable to open bigfile000

Open your Steam Library and right-click Rise of the Tomb Raider. Select Properties > Installed Files (or Local Files). Open your Antivirus software

Solution 4: Whitelist Your Antivirus

Sometimes, aggressive antivirus software (like Windows Defender, Norton, or Kaspersky) mistakenly flags bigfile000.tiger as a threat because it is a packed archive file. If the antivirus quarantines this file, the game cannot open it.

Open your Antivirus software.
Go to the Quarantine or History section.
Look for any files related to Rise of the Tomb Raider and restore them.
Add an Exception to your antivirus for the game’s installation folder.

5. Check Disk Health & Free Space

Ensure at least 30 GB free on the drive (even if game is smaller)
Run CHKDSK:
- Open Command Prompt as admin → chkdsk C: /f (replace C: with your drive letter)
Check for bad sectors if errors persist

4.1. Verify Game File Integrity (Highest Success Rate)

For Steam:
Right-click Rise of the Tomb Raider → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.
This redownloads missing or corrupt .tiger files.

For Epic Games Store:
Library → Click three dots on the game → Verify.