Far Cry 4 Filelistxmltxt Error Fix

You may see the error manifest in different ways:

This is the standard solution. The platform will compare your filelistxml.txt against the master copy on their servers and replace it if corrupted.

For Steam Users:

For Ubisoft Connect Users:

Pro Tip: After verifying, restart your PC. Sometimes the file is marked as "in use" by a ghost process. far cry 4 filelistxmltxt error fix

Sometimes, the verification tool says "all files are fine," but the error persists. This usually means the file is present but incorrect (e.g., from a different patch version or a bad mod). In this case, you need a manual replacement.

Warning: Do not download .exe files from sketchy "DLL download" sites. Many are malware traps. Instead, follow this safe method:

Backup the old file: Rename the existing filelistxml.txt to filelistxml_backup.txt.

Paste the new file: Copy the downloaded clean filelistxml.txt into the root folder.

Run as Administrator: Launch FarCry4.exe as admin.

Windows 10 and 11 treat older games like Far Cry 4 (2014) poorly, especially regarding file access permissions.

Then, do the same for the game launcher (FC4Launcher.exe). You may see the error manifest in different

Sometimes, the error is purely permission-based. The game cannot read its own file because Windows says "no."

Find FarCry4.exe (or FarCry4_64.exe).

Right-click it → Properties → Compatibility tab.

Check "Run this program as an administrator".

Click OK.

Do the same for UbisoftGameLauncher.exe (or Steam.exe).

Launch the game.

Result: If this works, you had a permission lock. If not, move on.

If you are not using mods and the game claims the file is missing, the original game file may have been deleted or corrupted. You can restore it by verifying the game files.

If you bought Far Cry 4 legally, this should always be your first step. Corrupted downloads are the #1 cause of this error. For Ubisoft Connect Users:

For Steam Users:

For Ubisoft Connect (Uplay) Users:

For Epic Games Store Users: