discord_game_sdk.dll: download the file and fix the error

32-bit and 64-bit Discord Game SDK Scanned by antivirus

discord_game_sdk.dll is a file of the software Discord Game SDK (“Discord Game SDK”), published by Discord Inc.. Version offered here: 3.2.1, 32-bit and 64-bit.

Programs that need it refuse to start, or show an error, when it is missing or damaged. Two methods can fix the error, below.

Method 1 · quick · about 1 minute

Download only discord_game_sdk.dll

Ideal if only this file is reported missing: you replace a single file, without reinstalling anything.

⇓ Download the 64-bit version ⇓ Download the 32-bit version .zip file: the DLL + its instructions · downloaded 1 times

Which version should you choose? The one that matches the program showing the error, not Windows: a 32-bit game or program needs the 32-bit DLL, even on 64-bit Windows. If in doubt, try the 64-bit version first, then the 32-bit one if the error persists or becomes “0xc000007b”.

Version: 3.2.1
Size: 3.49 MB (64-bit)2.94 MB (32-bit)
Architecture: 64-bit (x64)32-bit (x86)
Publisher: Discord Inc.

Then:

Extract discord_game_sdk.dll from the zip file and copy it to the folder of the program showing the error (where its .exe file is).
Still getting the error? Copy it to C:\Windows\System32 (64-bit DLL) or C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (32-bit DLL on 64-bit Windows), then restart.

SHA-256 (64-bit): a6b6d7df00a58dc50248d91048578d0fe52182286b487ef89a961fd10467dbd1 · Check on VirusTotal
SHA-256 (32-bit): e49ca81252852250a254f8c3f169859696542af2d0a81348f5984f0af880f43b · Check on VirusTotal · Product: Discord Game SDK

Method 2 · complete · depends on the program

Reinstall the program that shows the error

The program normally provides discord_game_sdk.dll itself, in the exact version it expects. Recommended if several files are missing or if the error comes back.

Settings › Apps › Installed apps: uninstall the program or game concerned.
Reinstall it from its original setup program, then restart your computer.

Error messages related to discord_game_sdk.dll

The program can't start because discord_game_sdk.dll is missing.
Failed to load discord_game_sdk.dll
Error loading discord_game_sdk.dll. The specified module could not be found.

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