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Far Cry 3 Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-21

Quick answer: On PC, Far Cry 3 saves are in C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\<UbisoftID>\46, where 46 is the Far Cry 3 game id. Your gameprofile.xml sits in Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3.
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

Windows (Ubisoft Connect / Steam)
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.

PlayStation (PS3/PS4/PS5)
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.

Xbox (360 / One / Series X|S)
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.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Paste C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames and press Enter.
  3. Open your <UbisoftID> folder, then the 46 subfolder.
  4. 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.

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.