The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt PC Game Save File
Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.
💨 Where are The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt saves stored on Steam?
Steam PC🟢 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Game Pass Save Location (Windows 11 / 10)
Xbox PC📂 Select Your Platform Store
Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.
📖 How to Access & Backup The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Saves Manually
Open Windows Run
Press the Win + R keys simultaneously to open the Windows Run dialog.
Paste Folder Path
Click the green "Copy Path" button above, paste it into the Run box, and press Enter.
Backup or Migrate
Copy the save folder to your Desktop, OneDrive, or a USB drive before modifying game files or installing mods.
Save game slots (.sav) and screenshot thumbnails (.png) are kept in Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Witcher 3 saves located on Windows 11?
Saves are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves.
Where are The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt saves stored on Steam?
On Steam, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt saves are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves\ (Steam AppID: 292030).
Where is the The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Game Pass save location on Windows 11?
If playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt via Xbox Game Pass for PC, saves are serialized in the local Windows AppData container directory.
How to backup The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt save files safely?
You can back up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt saves manually by copying the save directory to your Desktop or cloud storage, or click the 'Download 1-Click Backup Script (.bat)' button above to generate an automated timestamped backup.
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