How to Transfer Your Assassin's Creed Shadows Save to a New PC

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Save file location

C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftConnectID>\1081

AC Shadows routes saves through Ubisoft Connect. Copy the numbered game folder (1081 on Steam) under savegames\<UbisoftConnectID> to the new PC.

Back up first (Windows) — copy & run

Before you move anything, make a full backup of every Assassin's Creed Shadows save on the OLD PC in one command. Press Win+R (or open Command Prompt), paste this, and hit Enter:

robocopy "C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftConnectID>\1081" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\AssassinsCreedShadows-save-backup" /E /COPY:DAT /R:1 /W:1

/E mirrors the whole save tree (every profile sub-folder and slot) to a backup folder on your Desktop without touching the originals. Copy that folder to the new PC, then restore by swapping the source and destination paths.

Switching computers? Here's exactly which Assassin's Creed Shadows save files to copy, where they live, and how to make sure your progress loads on the new PC.

Where the files live: see the full Assassin's Creed Shadows save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).

How to transfer your Assassin's Creed Shadows save to a new PC

On the old PC, press Win+R, paste C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftConnectID>\1081, and press Enter to open the save folder.
Select everything in that folder and copy it to a USB drive, cloud folder (OneDrive/Google Drive), or network share.
Install Assassin's Creed Shadows on the new PC and launch it once, then close it — this creates the empty save folder.
The game sub-folder differs by store: 1081 on Steam, 8006 on Ubisoft Connect / Epic. Copy into the matching sub-folder for the store you use on the new PC.
On the new PC, open the same path (C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftConnectID>\1081) and paste the copied files in, overwriting if asked.
Launch the game and confirm your progress loaded before deleting the backup copy.

Does cloud sync move it for you?

Yes. Ubisoft Connect cloud saves sync AC Shadows across PCs when you sign into the same Ubisoft account with cloud enabled. Copy the savegames folder by hand only if cloud is off.

Common mistakes

Copying into the wrong store sub-folder (1081 vs 8006).
Using a different Ubisoft account, so the <UbisoftConnectID> folder doesn't match.

FAQ

How do I move my Assassin's Creed Shadows save to a new PC?

Copy the save folder at C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftConnectID>\1081 from the old PC to the exact same path on the new PC, then launch the game. Use a USB drive, cloud storage, or a network share to move the files.

Will Assassin's Creed Shadows cloud saves transfer automatically?

Yes. Ubisoft Connect cloud saves sync AC Shadows across PCs when you sign into the same Ubisoft account with cloud enabled. Copy the savegames folder by hand only if cloud is off.

Where is the Assassin's Creed Shadows save folder on the old PC?

It's at C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftConnectID>\1081. Paste that into the File Explorer address bar (or Win+R) to open it. See our full location guide for every platform.

Do I need to copy any other files?

Copy the whole save folder, not just one file — some games store settings, backups, or profile subfolders alongside the main save. Copying the entire folder avoids missing anything.

Other games

Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.