If you are trying to play this on Android via Winlator, try changing the Box64 Preset from "Performance" to "Stability," which can resolve rld.dll initialization issues in containerized environments.
Follow this comprehensive troubleshooting guide to fix the error and get back on the pitch. Run as Administrator and Change Compatibility Settings
Older components required by PES 2013 are not installed by default in newer Windows versions.
Copy the rld.dll file and paste it into the main PES 2013 installation folder (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\KONAMI\Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 ).
Follow these steps in order to resolve the error and get back on the pitch: 1. Restore or Replace rld.dll
This error indicates an "invalid image format," typically a 32-bit/64-bit mismatch.
If you have installed patches or mods (like Kitserver), they can sometimes cause initialization errors.
Click , navigate to your installation folder, and select pes2013.exe . Click Apply , then OK , and restart your PC. If you'd like to narrow down the cause, let me know: Are you using any patches or mods (like PESEdit)?
The "failed to initialize" error in Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2013