How to Transfer Your Dispatch Save to a New PC
Last verified: 2026-09-14
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Dispatch\Saved\SaveGames
Copy the SaveGames folder under Dispatch\Saved to the same path on the new PC.
Before you move anything, make a full backup of every Dispatch save on the OLD PC in one command. Press Win+R (or open Command Prompt), paste this, and hit Enter:
robocopy "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Dispatch\Saved\SaveGames" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Dispatch-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 Dispatch 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 Dispatch save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your Dispatch save to a new PC
- On the old PC, press Win+R, paste %LOCALAPPDATA%\Dispatch\Saved\SaveGames, 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 Dispatch on the new PC and launch it once, then close it — this creates the empty save folder.
- On the new PC, open the same path (%LOCALAPPDATA%\Dispatch\Saved\SaveGames) 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?
Dispatch uses Steam Cloud, so your progress syncs across PCs on the same Steam account. Copy the SaveGames folder manually only if Cloud is off or you play offline.
Common mistakes
- AppData\Local is hidden — paste the path into Run.
- Letting a Steam Cloud conflict overwrite the newer save — pick the newer version.
FAQ
How do I move my Dispatch save to a new PC?
Copy the save folder at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Dispatch\Saved\SaveGames 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 Dispatch cloud saves transfer automatically?
Dispatch uses Steam Cloud, so your progress syncs across PCs on the same Steam account. Copy the SaveGames folder manually only if Cloud is off or you play offline.
Where is the Dispatch save folder on the old PC?
It's at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Dispatch\Saved\SaveGames. 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.
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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.