Hogwarts Legacy Save File Location on PC

Are you unsure where to find the save file location for Hogwarts Legacy on the PC? This guide will help you to locate it.

Hogwarts Legacy Save File Location on PC
Hogwarts Legacy Save File Location on PC (Image Source: Warner Bros. Games)

Warner Bros. Games’ 2023 massive hit Hogwarts Legacy has officially received modding support for PC from the developers recently. Many players are eager to find their save file location, as it is essential for making any modifications to the game. One of the most common issues faced by PC players is the Hogwarts Legacy save file gone or missing issue.

Knowing the save file location also helps in resolving the issue effectively. Moreover, you can also back up the saved file by copying/pasting it to some other folders for your future needs or in case anything goes wrong. Read on to discover the save file location on the PC for Hogwarts Legacy. 

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How To Find the Save File and Config File in Hogwarts Legacy?

The save file location for Hogwarts Legacy is Local Disk (C:)\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Hogwarts Legacy\Saved\SaveGames. You can access the save file by following the below steps:

  • Open File Explorer and click on This PC.
  • Open the C: Drive (Local Disk).
  • Click on the Users folder and then open the folder with your username.
  • Open the AppData folder. If you don’t see it, enable “Hidden Items” in the View tab.
  • Select the Local and then find the Hogwarts Legacy folder.
  • Double-click the Saved folder and then the SaveGames.
  • This folder contains your Hogwarts Legacy save files. 

You can also find your Config File on the path Local Disk (C:)\Users\Your Username\AppData\Local\Hogwarts Legacy\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor

Just follow the same path as the save file up to the Saved folder. Then find the Config folder and double-click the WindowsNoEditor

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How To Fix Hogwarts Legacy Save File Gone Issue?

Replace the backup file to restore your missing file
Replace the backup file to restore your missing file (Image Source: Warner Bros. Games)

The Hogwarts Legacy Save File Gone can be fixed by replacing the new save file with a backed-up save file. This can be done by:

  • Navigate to the Save File path by following the above method.
  • Create a backup by copying the entire SaveGames folder to another location.
  • Then, Delete all files named HL-xx-xx from the SaveGames folder and launch a new Game. 
  • Your game will be automatically saved, and a new save file will be created at the point where you will be provided with the healing potion. Close the game. 
  • Now, copy the most recent save file from the backup and paste it into the SaveGames folder alongside the new save files. 
  • Now rename the old save file (backup file) to match the new save file’s name and then overwrite it.
  • Finally, launch the game and select the Load Game option to restore and continue your old save.

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