Where to Find Assassin’s Creed Shadows Save Files on PC

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has officially launched on consoles and PC, marking a significant milestone as the franchise ventures into Japan with two distinct protagonists. Enthusiasts can access the PC version through various clients, all of which feature cloud save capabilities and support for cross-progression via Ubisoft accounts.

As the series makes its next-generation leap, Assassin’s Creed Shadows showcases impressive graphics when running on high-performance hardware. If you need assistance locating your progress data, this guide will provide detailed save file locations for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC, tailored for each platform.

Guide to Assassin’s Creed Shadows Save File Locations

Client	Save File Location
Steam	C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftConnectID>\1081
Ubisoft Connect	C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftConnectID>\8006
Epic Games Launcher	C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftConnectID>\8006
Mac	~/Library/Containers/Assassin’s Creed Shadows/Data/Library/Autosave Information/saves

Consistent with previous Ubisoft PC releases, Assassin’s Creed Shadows follows a familiar structure for save file storage. Steam users can access the 1081 folder, while players using Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games Launcher will navigate to the 8006 folder, which is designated for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on these platforms.

Within these directories, you will find both autosaves and manual saves, as well as your options settings. Although the game is backed up to Ubisoft Cloud automatically, I recommend performing a manual backup of the entire folder (1081 for Steam and 8006 for Ubisoft Connect / Epic Games Launcher) to safeguard your progress.

Understanding Save Slots in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers a total of twenty manual save slots along with five autosave slots, providing substantial flexibility for players to manage their progress. To initiate a new game, simply navigate to the Memories section in the main menu, select Shadows, and then choose New Game.

Alongside the ample save slots, this title supports cross-progression, allowing players to carry their progress across different platforms where they own the game.

Notably, like prior Assassin’s Creed titles available on Steam, Assassin’s Creed Shadows lacks Steam Cloud support. Instead, players rely on Ubisoft Cloud services, no matter the platform. While this service generally proves reliable, users should be aware it may encounter occasional inconsistencies. Hence, having backup copies of save files is advisable.

This is particularly relevant when playing on devices like the Steam Deck, where syncing data requires manual uploads and downloads to the Ubisoft Cloud. While this can be a frustrating limitation compared to the convenience of Steam Cloud, the availability of comprehensive save data on PC is appreciated, along with the inclusion of multiple save slots, which allows players to create checkpoints throughout their gaming experience.

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