How to Transfer Your Metaphor: ReFantazio Save to a New PC
Last verified: 2026-09-14
%APPDATA%\SEGA\METAPHOR\Steam\<SteamID>
Copy the whole METAPHOR folder (your .sav files are inside the numbered Steam ID subfolder) to the new PC.
Before you move anything, make a full backup of every Metaphor: ReFantazio save on the OLD PC in one command. Press Win+R (or open Command Prompt), paste this, and hit Enter:
robocopy "%APPDATA%\SEGA\METAPHOR\Steam" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\MetaphorReFantazio-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 Metaphor: ReFantazio 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your Metaphor: ReFantazio save to a new PC
- On the old PC, press Win+R, paste %APPDATA%\SEGA\METAPHOR\Steam\<SteamID>, 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio on the new PC and launch it once, then close it — this creates the empty save folder.
- The Microsoft Store / Xbox PC build uses a METAPHOR\Microsoft subfolder instead of Steam — the two are not interchangeable.
- On the new PC, open the same path (%APPDATA%\SEGA\METAPHOR\Steam\<SteamID>) 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 on Steam with Steam Cloud enabled — Metaphor saves sync when you sign into the same account. Copy the METAPHOR folder by hand only if cloud is off.
Common mistakes
- Copying between the Steam and Microsoft subfolders.
- New PC uses a different Steam ID, so the numbered folder doesn't match.
FAQ
How do I move my Metaphor: ReFantazio save to a new PC?
Copy the save folder at %APPDATA%\SEGA\METAPHOR\Steam\<SteamID> 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio cloud saves transfer automatically?
Yes on Steam with Steam Cloud enabled — Metaphor saves sync when you sign into the same account. Copy the METAPHOR folder by hand only if cloud is off.
Where is the Metaphor: ReFantazio save folder on the old PC?
It's at %APPDATA%\SEGA\METAPHOR\Steam\<SteamID>. 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.