XCOM Chimera Squad VCRUNTIME140.DLL missing occurs when the particular dll file is missing. The error has also been identified in other games such as Trials of Mana as well as Star Wars. So, if you face this error our guide will help you resolve the error.
A third-title in the XCOM series, the XCOM Chimera Squad presents a scenario after a war. This is a highly anticipated game of 2020.
What is the Error XCOM Chimera Squad VCRUNTIME140.DLL Missing?
While trying to play the game, you may come against the error “VCRUNTIME140.DLL file not found or is missing”. It means the VCRUNTIME140.DLL file is missing. You can fix the issues by reinstating the Visual C++ Redistributable or by manually downloading the file. Here is how you can replicate the fix to resolve the error.
Fix 1: Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2019
Go to Apps and Features (Press Windows Key + I and select Apps, choose Apps & Features). Now scroll down to check if you have the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2019 installed. You would find several versions of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable such as 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, etc. Check if you have Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2019. If you have uninstall the program.
Head over to the official website of Microsoft and download a fresh copy of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2019 and install it.
Fix 2: Place the VCRUNTIME140.DLL Manually
If the above fix did not work for you, download a copy of the DLL from any of the online websites and place it manually within the game. Once you have downloaded the file, head over to Steam\steamapps\common\XCOM-Chimera-Squad\Binaries\Win64\ and place the file in the location.
A word of caution though, ensure the source where you download the DLL file is reliable and you are not downloading a malware. If you place the wrong file, it can potentially put your system at risk.
I hope this has fixed the XCOM Chimera Squad VCRUNTIME140.DLL Missing error.