: Open Steam, right-click Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection , select Manage , and click Browse local files .
The AVX2 remover patch failed to apply correctly, or you are using a different game version. Fix: Verify game files via Steam (Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity). Re-apply the patch.
The tool intercepts the game's AVX2 calls, translates them into multiple smaller instructions your CPU can understand, and passes them back.
If you tell me your CPU model (e.g., i7-3770, i5-4670) and your graphics card , I can give you a better idea of whether these fixes will work or if it's a hardware limitation. Share public link uncharted 4 avx2 fix
As of April 2026, has removed the AVX2 requirement. The developers have stated that backporting to pre-AVX2 CPUs would require recompiling the entire game’s physics and audio middleware (likely Wwise and PhysX 5.0), which they consider too costly for the <1% of players on 10+ year old CPUs.
If you aren’t sure whether you need this guide, check your CPU:
This left the community to reverse-engineer their own solution. : Open Steam, right-click Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Right-click the game > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files .
I tested the AVX2 fix on an with an NVIDIA GTX 1070 and 16GB DDR3.
Before diving into fixes, you need to understand the enemy. Re-apply the patch
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. Modifying game files may violate the EULA of the Legacy of Thieves Collection. Always purchase the game legally before applying fixes.
This guide explains why Uncharted 4 can crash or fail to launch on some PCs due to AVX2 instruction issues, and gives a clear, step-by-step set of fixes you can try. I assume you’re running the PC version on Windows.