Unable to load g1.dat

[Saltmarsh]

Recently reinstalled OpenRCT2 and having trouble getting it to run.

"OpenRCT2 needs files from the original RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 in order to work. Please select the directory where you installed RollerCoaster Tycoon 2." Alright.

I navigate This PC > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files (x86) > Atari > and then select the RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 Triple Thrill Pack folder.

I hit OK and receive this error: "Unable to load g1.dat. Your RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 path may be incorrectly set."

Unsure what to do about this, as g1.dat is definitely in the Data folder. What am I missing here?

Some notes:

• I'm using Windows 10
• I installed the original RCT2 with a CD, and it runs fine
• I used the 64-bit installer for OpenRCT2
• I have not had this issue in the past

[Gymnasiast]

Which version of OpenRCT2 did you download? (Will need both version number and whether it’s a release or a develop version.)

[Saltmarsh]

Hello Gymnasiast.

It's a develop build, v0.3.5.1-788697a

[CaveExplorer]

I am having the same problem, with the launcher and the 0.3.5.1 build. I am on Windows 10, Steam game, 64 bit installer, didn't have this in the past. I have tried reinstalling both RCT2 and OpenRCT2.

Edited January 11 by CaveExplorer

[Gymnasiast]

We pushed a fix for an issue in this area yesterday, could you both verify you’re on build `7fff8fa` and try again?

[Saltmarsh]

Installed build 7fff8fa, and unfortunately I am still getting the same error.

An update: I uninstalled my CD copy of RCT2 and installed the version from GOG. Still curious what the original issue was... but OpenRCT2 works now!

Edited January 14 by Saltmarsh
Problem semi-resolved

[redpaw]

Hi, I've been having the same problem. I just recently started using OpenRCT2. The latest release works but build 7fff8fa gives me this error.

I bought RCT2 from GOG an have it installed to the default location GOG puts it.