"Error while loading ROM!"

Issue: A pop-up window that says “an unknown error has occurred” appears everytime I try to open Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

System Information

  • Operating System: Windows 11
  • CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Silver N6000
  • GPU: Intel(R) UHD Graphics
  • Citra Version (found in title bar): 1846
  • Game: Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  • Screenshot of Issue (include the full Citra window including titlebar):

Diagnostic Log
Upload your log file as an attachment by dragging & dropping.
citra_log.txt (29.3 KB)

In order to save a copy of the log, follow this guide:
https://community.citra-emu.org/t/how-to-upload-the-log-file/296

[ 20.679477] Core <Critical> core/core.cpp:Load:298: Failed to load ROM (Error 1)
That looks like a badly built ROM. I would suggest a redump. Please refer to our game dumping guides:

Dumping Game Cartridges
Dumping Installed Titles

Make sure your GM9 is up to date and that you have enough free storage space available on your SD-Card to perform the dump.