Clearing the Uplay cache can resolve issues related to corrupted data:
If none of the above works, the bug may be on Ubisoft’s end. Report the issue with:
Given that the error contains placeholder text like “could not be located new,” Ubisoft’s development team would likely want to fix it in a future patch.
If the above steps fail, the launcher itself has likely encountered a deeper registry error. A clean install removes the corrupted "Uplay" legacy data and ensures the "New" Ubisoft Connect is fresh. uplayachearnachievement could not be located new
Problem: The uplayachearnachievement function was part of an old SDK or emulator API that has been deprecated.
Solutions:
dumpbin /exports uplay_r1_loader64.dll (or similar) to see available functions.If none of the above solutions work, try uninstalling and reinstalling Uplay: Clearing the Uplay cache can resolve issues related
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Conclusion
The error "the procedure entry point uplayachearnachievement could not be located in the dynamic link library" typically occurs when a game is unable to find a specific function within the Ubisoft (formerly Uplay) software files. This is usually caused by outdated software, corrupted installation files, or antivirus software blocking critical DLLs. Immediate Troubleshooting Steps Given that the error contains placeholder text like
Problem: The function was removed or renamed in a recent SDK update.
Solutions: