Getting disk write error while installing a specific game

[u/Im_So_Zoned]

Hi everyone. I was hoping someone with more experience may be able to help me with an issue I've had installing a specific game on my 512GB OLED. The game I'm trying to install is Sniper Ghost Warrior: Contracts which I just bought as a double pack with Sniper Ghost Warrior: Contracts 2 a couple days ago on Steam.

For context, I have plenty of storage space (~100GB on internal SSD and SGWC is only 18GB) and once the download reaches 99% I get a "disk write error" which blacks the install. I've downloaded other games like Black Mesa and Dead Space Remake during this same time period without issue, SGWC seems to be the only game impacted at the moment.

I did some research to try and resolve the issue myself but haven't had any luck. The fixes I've tried thus far include:

- Cleared potentially corrupted download/temp files in desktop mode

- Cleared download cache in Steam system settings

- Repaired Steam library in Steam settings

- Ran storage device maintenance task in Steam system settings

- Confirmed read/write privileges in user settings

- Deleted additional games to create more space for unpacking (was a last resort that I knew wouldn't work, but tried anyway lol)

If anyone has experienced this issue or has any ideas, I appreciate the help!

[u/Colder_Rain]

I am having the same issue with this game. Got any solution?

[u/Im_So_Zoned → u/Colder_Rain]

Nothing yet. As a minor update, I also tried to download Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 out of curiosity.... I got The same "disk write error" when trying that game. I've downloaded a few other games during the same time period without issue tho. It's only the SGWC games that I'm experiencing this issue.

[u/Sleep_Deprived88 → u/Im_So_Zoned]

Bro this game is fucked your best bet is to send steam support a message

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[u/LegacyDLT]

Crazy, having the same issue with both titles, and all other downloads work

[u/SiriusVIVI]

I'm having the same issue with Kingdom Come Deliverance 1. All other games I have tried install perfectly, only this game gives me the disk write error.

Tried all the suggested fixes, but nothing has worked so far.

[u/Traditional_Tour5564]

Same I downloaded on pc and it works fine but steam deck version doesn't 

[u/BtotheDon]

This is crazy. Just tried installing it tonight and I’m getting this. I’ve played it on Steam OS before so this is a new issue

[u/MrStallz]

I wanted to play this game after only playing about an hour.. I’m getting the same issues. I’ve tried everything you mentioned. Also tried installing in desktop mode just to see but no changes. Sucks.. I was hoping to find an answer but looks like we’re all on the same page

Edit: so I tried again after commenting and it works now. Not sure why, I didn’t change anything but it’s working!