Inside the Resident Evil 6 folder, you will generally find a file named savedata.bin . This binary file contains your campaign progress, skill points, unlockables, and character settings. Unlike Steam versions, which often append a long string of numbers (the Steam ID) to a subfolder name, the non-Steam version typically uses a generic or fixed user profile identifier, making it easier to locate but also more vulnerable to being overwritten if you switch between different cracks or offline users.
Older legacy versions or basic cracks often bundle files directly within the local file system where the game executable lives:
The game creates its local save data inside folders managed by the emulator or wrapper that is masquerading as the Steam network. Check these primary paths by copying and pasting them into the Windows File Explorer address bar: 1. The ProgramData Directory (Most Common) resident+evil+6+save+game+location+non+steam
: This is a hidden folder. Type %ProgramData% into your Windows Search bar and look for a folder named after the publisher (Capcom) or the game. Backing Up Your Save
⚠️ Warning: Non-Steam saves are compatible with official Steam versions without a hex-editing tool (due to different encryption keys). Inside the Resident Evil 6 folder, you will
C:\Users\ \AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Capcom\Resident Evil 6 Comparison with Official Steam Location
folder is hidden by default. To see it, go to File Explorer, click "View," and check "Hidden items." User Document Folder: C:\Users\[Your Username]\Documents\Capcom\ResidentEvil6\ App Data (LocalLow): %AppData%\LocalLow\Capcom\ResidentEvil6\ 2. Identifying the Save File Older legacy versions or basic cracks often bundle
The depends entirely on the specific application emulator or crack used to run the game. Unlike the standard Steam version which strictly stores files inside the userdata directory, non-Steam variants mirror or redirect these folders to alternative system directories.
Replace with the specific emulator group or software that installed the files (such as RUNE , CODEX , RELOADED , or 3DM ). 2. The AppData Roaming Directory
For non-Steam or DRM-free versions, the save data—often a file named —is usually found in one of the following locations: Public Documents : C:\Users\Public\Documents\Resident Evil 6\
Inside the Resident Evil 6 folder, you will generally find a file named savedata.bin . This binary file contains your campaign progress, skill points, unlockables, and character settings. Unlike Steam versions, which often append a long string of numbers (the Steam ID) to a subfolder name, the non-Steam version typically uses a generic or fixed user profile identifier, making it easier to locate but also more vulnerable to being overwritten if you switch between different cracks or offline users.
Older legacy versions or basic cracks often bundle files directly within the local file system where the game executable lives:
The game creates its local save data inside folders managed by the emulator or wrapper that is masquerading as the Steam network. Check these primary paths by copying and pasting them into the Windows File Explorer address bar: 1. The ProgramData Directory (Most Common)
: This is a hidden folder. Type %ProgramData% into your Windows Search bar and look for a folder named after the publisher (Capcom) or the game. Backing Up Your Save
⚠️ Warning: Non-Steam saves are compatible with official Steam versions without a hex-editing tool (due to different encryption keys).
C:\Users\ \AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Capcom\Resident Evil 6 Comparison with Official Steam Location
folder is hidden by default. To see it, go to File Explorer, click "View," and check "Hidden items." User Document Folder: C:\Users\[Your Username]\Documents\Capcom\ResidentEvil6\ App Data (LocalLow): %AppData%\LocalLow\Capcom\ResidentEvil6\ 2. Identifying the Save File
The depends entirely on the specific application emulator or crack used to run the game. Unlike the standard Steam version which strictly stores files inside the userdata directory, non-Steam variants mirror or redirect these folders to alternative system directories.
Replace with the specific emulator group or software that installed the files (such as RUNE , CODEX , RELOADED , or 3DM ). 2. The AppData Roaming Directory
For non-Steam or DRM-free versions, the save data—often a file named —is usually found in one of the following locations: Public Documents : C:\Users\Public\Documents\Resident Evil 6\