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: In Steam, go to Settings > Storage , select your drive, click the three dots, and choose Repair Library .

: Your security software may have quarantined steam_api.dll or steam_api64.dll .

Open the file and type the exact application ID for the game:

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Once inside, applying the will unlock the "extra quality" you're searching for, transforming a frustrating error message into a smooth, high-fidelity Wild West experience.

Go to your game folder: ...\Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Juarez Gunslinger\ . Locate and delete steam_api.dll . Open your main Steam folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\ . Copy the fresh steam_api.dll from the main Steam directory.

And beneath it, a new line that had never been there before:

Gunslinger caps at 62 FPS. Physics break above 120, but here is the safe sweet spot.

This is the most common and often the only fix needed. Steam can scan your game and replace any missing or corrupted files.

Scroll down and click the button next to "Clear Download Cache".

Scroll down to and click Add or remove exclusions .

This issue is frustrating, especially if you already have Steam open or purchased the game legitimately. The error typically triggers when the game executable loses communication with the Steam API.

Steam will log you out and restart. Log back into your account.

How to Fix "Steam is Required in Order to Play" Error in Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

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