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A shader rebuild can be expected after a hardware component or driver change, reinstalling the game, or verifying Steam files, according to Naughty Dog. Let the process finish before evaluating performance; if it rebuilds outside those cases, record the build and configuration and contact support rather than repeatedly clearing caches.

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A shader rebuild can be expected after a hardware component or driver change, reinstalling the game, or verifying Steam files, according to Naughty Dog. Let the process finish before evaluating performance; if it rebuilds outside those cases, record the build and configuration and contact support rather than repeatedly clearing caches.

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The Last of Us Part I PC: When a Shader Rebuild Is Expected

Naughty Dog lists hardware/driver changes, reinstalling and Steam verification as reasons shaders may rebuild; outside those cases, collect a support report.

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The Last of Us Part I PC: When a Shader Rebuild Is Expected

Naughty Dog lists hardware/driver changes, reinstalling and Steam verification as reasons shaders may rebuild; outside those cases, collect a support report.

Updated November 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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The Last of Us Part I PC: Build a Reproducible Support Report

Naughty Dog lists the system, game, activity and diagnostic details needed for a useful ticket; redact identifying data before sharing files.

Updated November 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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