This has been a problem which has occurred to many players and it even appears with other games from the same Hi-Rez studio such as Paladins. Since the problem is so popular, there are also many quality solutions and we decided to include the most helpful ones in our detailed article so make sure you follow it closely and resolve your problem!
What Causes the “SMITE is Unable to Find Steam Installation” Error?
The major causes for this problem are usually common for many users but there isn’t a single method which can be used to troubleshoot all problems. Still, here is the list of the most common causes:
Solution 1: Change the Installation Directory
It’s quite possible that an error on Steam’s or the game’s end has changed the real location where the game is installed. If you installed the game using Steam, it should be in one of the libraries folders you have chosen. Follow the steps below in order to change the game’s installation directory using the Troubleshooter
Solution 2: Reinstall the Hi-Rez Service
Sometimes this service simply doesn’t install properly on people’s computers and they are unable to do anything with their installation of Smite, leading to this error appearing from the beginning. In other cases, the service appears to be corrupt and you should uninstall and let the game install it itself.
Solution 3: Re-run Prerequisites
This is an option which appears after you run the Hi-Rez Game Support Diagnostic Tool by clicking Troubleshoot in the game’s launcher settings. Running it has resolved the problem for many players and you should definitely try it out.
Solution 4: Reinstall the Game
Reinstalling the game should be the last thing on the list but the good thing is everything is saved to your Steam account and you won’t have to start all over again. If you have a good Internet connection, the game should be reinstalled in no time and the error should now cease to appear.
Alternative for Steam Users:
You will need to download it again from Steam by locating in the Library and choose the Install button after right-clicking on it. Check to see if the “Smite is unable to locate Steam installation” message still appears.
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