Far Cry 3 Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-21
Save file location (Windows (Ubisoft Connect / Steam)): C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftID>\46
- Windows (Ubisoft Connect / Steam)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftID>\46- PlayStation (PS3/PS4/PS5)
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data- Xbox (360 / One / Series X|S)
My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data
Here's exactly where Far Cry 3 keeps your saves on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back them up before you reinstall or move to a new PC.
Save file locations
C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftID>\46
Replace <UbisoftID> with your Ubisoft account folder (a long string). 46 is the Far Cry 3 id. The gameprofile.xml lives separately in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3.
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data
Console saves are sealed and can't be copied as raw files. Back them up to PS Plus cloud or a USB drive from this menu.
My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data
Xbox saves sync automatically to the cloud with your Microsoft account; there is no user-accessible save file on disk.
Cloud saves
Far Cry 3 saves sync through Ubisoft Connect cloud even on the Steam build (the game runs through Ubisoft's launcher). On a conflict, pick the copy matching your real last session, then let it sync up.
Cloud save conflict & platform recovery
Far Cry 3 runs through Ubisoft Connect even on the Steam build, so your saves sync via Ubisoft's cloud, not Steam Cloud. A conflict can appear if you played offline or on another PC. The save lives in the Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames folder (id 46) with gameprofile.xml kept separately in Documents — back up both so unlocked outposts and story progress survive.
- Exit Far Cry 3 fully and close Ubisoft Connect before touching files, so the launcher doesn't re-sync mid-copy.
- Back up the save folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftID>\46 (the <UbisoftID> is a long string — pick the most recently modified one).
- Exact backup command (Windows CMD): robocopy "C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftID>\46" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\FarCry3Backup" /E
- Also copy %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3\gameprofile.xml — it holds settings/profile data separate from the save slots.
- In Ubisoft Connect, if it asks which version to keep, choose the copy matching your real last session (Ubisoft's cloud sync overwrites, it does not merge).
- To move the save to a new PC, sign into the SAME Ubisoft account, let it sync, then verify the 46 folder timestamp before playing so cloud doesn't roll you back.
Far Cry 3 saves sit in the Ubisoft launcher tree and Ubisoft Cloud can overwrite them after a re-link. Back up the whole savegames folder before any sync fix:
robocopy "C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\FarCry3-Save-Backup" /E
This copies every Ubisoft game's saves; Far Cry 3 is the \46 subfolder. Turn off cloud sync in Ubisoft Connect before restoring an older copy or it will re-overwrite.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Paste C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames and press Enter.
- Open your <UbisoftID> folder, then the 46 subfolder.
- Copy the save files somewhere safe; keep Ubisoft Connect cloud sync enabled as a second backup.
Save problems & fixes
Far Cry 3 save won't load or is missing
Confirm you're signed into the same Ubisoft Connect account and let cloud sync finish. Restore a backup into the savegames\<UbisoftID>\46 folder if the current one is damaged.
Progress reset after reinstall
Reinstalling can clear the local launcher folder — Ubisoft Connect cloud should restore it on next launch; make sure cloud sync is enabled in the launcher settings.
FAQ
Where is the Far Cry 3 save file on PC?
At C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftID>\46. The gameprofile.xml is in Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3.
Does Far Cry 3 use cloud saves?
Yes, through Ubisoft Connect cloud — even the Steam version runs through the Ubisoft launcher. Keep sync on and pick the newer copy on a conflict.
Why is my Far Cry 3 savegames folder empty?
The folder isn't created until you actually start and save a game once, and it's named after your Ubisoft ID with the game id 46 inside.
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