How to Transfer Your Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Save to a New PC
Last verified: 2026-09-15
%LOCALAPPDATA%\MGSDelta\Saved\SaveGames
Copy the whole MGSDelta SaveGames folder (your numbered user-id subfolder inside holds the actual save).
Before you move anything, make a full backup of every Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater save on the OLD PC in one command. Press Win+R (or open Command Prompt), paste this, and hit Enter:
robocopy "%LOCALAPPDATA%\MGSDelta\Saved\SaveGames" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\MetalGearSolidDeltaSnake-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 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater 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 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater save to a new PC
- On the old PC press Win+R, paste %LOCALAPPDATA%\MGSDelta\Saved\SaveGames and press Enter.
- Copy the whole folder (including your numbered user-id subfolder) to a USB drive or cloud folder.
- Install MGS Delta on the new PC and launch it once, then close it so the save folder is created.
- Open the same path on the new PC and paste the SaveGames contents in, overwriting if asked.
- Launch the game and confirm your Virtuous Mission progress loaded before deleting the backup.
Does cloud sync move it for you?
Yes — on Steam MGS Delta uses Steam Cloud, so the SaveGames folder syncs across machines. Quit the game before restoring a backup so Steam Cloud uploads your restored save instead of re-downloading the older online copy on next launch.
Common mistakes
- Copying the wrong numbered user-id subfolder if you have several profiles.
- Letting Steam Cloud overwrite your pasted save because the game was still open.
FAQ
How do I move my Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater save to a new PC?
Copy the save folder at %LOCALAPPDATA%\MGSDelta\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 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater cloud saves transfer automatically?
Yes — on Steam MGS Delta uses Steam Cloud, so the SaveGames folder syncs across machines. Quit the game before restoring a backup so Steam Cloud uploads your restored save instead of re-downloading the older online copy on next launch.
Where is the Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater save folder on the old PC?
It's at %LOCALAPPDATA%\MGSDelta\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 — Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater may store settings, backups, or profile subfolders alongside the main save. Copying the entire folder avoids missing anything.
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