1. Reinstall or Repair Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables

If you are running the Definitive Edition , ensure you aren't trying to use mods or trainers designed for the 2012 Original Version , as the executables are different and will trigger this error immediately.

Check out these video guides for a step-by-step walkthrough on fixing entry point errors:

Double-click to force reinstall the game's native DirectX assets. 3. Verify Game Cache Integrity

To help narrow down the solution further, could you share a bit more detail? Did this error start or a trainer?

The procedure entry point “SDHDShipExe” could not be located in the dynamic link library.

: The game relies on specific Microsoft Visual C++ packages (often the 2010 or 2013 versions) to run. If these are missing or corrupt, the "entry point" cannot be located.

: One specific forum post mentioned a missing XINPUT9_1_0.dll file, a library for Xbox controllers that sometimes fails to register. Alex manually verified the file was present in the system folder.

Knowing the version helps narrow down which specific driver might be acting up.