This is the most reliable fix for this specific error. The game needs to know which Steam AppID it belongs to.
: In Steam, right-click the game, select Properties > Installed Files , and click Verify integrity of game files to repair corrupted data. Direct File Fixes This is the most reliable fix for this specific error
This forces the game to use the exact DLL version that is currently running your Steam client, bypassing pathing errors. right-click the game