It’s always wise to safeguard your game save files before making any alterations or reinstalling a game. Here’s where you can locate Hogwarts Legacy save files:
Where to Find Save Files for Hogwarts Legacy on PC
The file path for Hogwarts Legacy save files is as follows:
c:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Local\Hogwarts Legacy\Saved\SaveGames\
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In Windows Explorer, navigate to This PC, then the C: drive. Within the C: drive, locate the Users folder, where you’ll find your username folder. Inside, you’ll find the AppData folder. By default, AppData is hidden, so you may need to enable the option.
To do this in File Explorer, click on “View” at the top of the window and select the “Show” option.
Where to Find Config Files for Hogwarts Legacy on PC
Once you’ve accessed the AppData folder, navigate to Local, scroll down to Hogwarts Legacy, and then locate the Saved folder, followed by the Savegames folder.
Inside the Savegames folder, you’ll find different numbered folders (typically one if you only use one Steam account). Within the folder corresponding to your account ID, you’ll find your saved game files.
In the mentioned Saved folder, there’s also a Config folder, within which resides a WindowsNoEditor folder.
How to Backup Hogwarts Legacy Save Files
Once located, you can back up Hogwarts Legacy save files using various methods. The simplest approach is to copy and paste these files to another location on your PC. Alternatively, you can back them up to an external hard drive or cloud service.
Another method involves utilizing software such as EaseUS Todo Backup, which can automatically back up saves without manual intervention. Similarly, software like Backblaze offers automatic backups.
