Archive Loadresource Arc 3 22 Fix — Resident Evil 5 Nativepc Image

The error "Failed open file [Path]/nativePC/Image/Archive/[...]arc" in Resident Evil 5

  1. Download ARCtool or RE5ARC
  2. Find the problematic .arc file (search for mod files modified date)
  3. Extract it: 
    arctool -extract file.arc
  4. Look for file #22 in extracted contents (usually an .tex or .mod file)
  5. If missing, compare with original game’s .arc and restore that specific asset.

The "Patches" Conflict

RE5 has a nativepc/image/patch/ directory. If you downloaded a mod that came as a patch file, it overrides standard archives. The error "Failed open file [Path]/nativePC/Image/Archive/[

Step 3: Modifying the Contents (TEX Files)

Inside the correctly named folder, you will find .tex files. Download ARCtool or RE5ARC Find the problematic

4. Convert Mods from DX9 to DX10 (Gold Edition)

Original RE5 (2009) used DX9. Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition (2015+) uses DX10 with a different archive layout. Look for file #22 in extracted contents (usually an

Still getting error 22?

That means the tool cannot parse the ARC version. Try:

Understanding Resident Evil 5 on PC

Resident Evil 5, released in 2009, is a third-person shooter survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. The game was initially released for consoles but later made available for PC. Like many games, it uses various file formats to store its assets, including graphics, sounds, and other resources.

Common Scenarios That Trigger the Error

You will most likely encounter this error in one of three situations: