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Forza Horizon 6 Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-28

Save file location (Windows (Steam)): %LOCALAPPDATA%\ForzaHorizon6\LocalStorage_Shared

Quick answer: On PC, Forza Horizon 6 stores its local save under %LOCALAPPDATA%\ForzaHorizon6\LocalStorage_Shared\ in a folder that starts with User_ (Steam), or under C:\XboxGames\GameSave for the Microsoft Store / Xbox app version. Progress is also tied to your Microsoft/Xbox account and synced cross-platform in the cloud, so the local files are a backup — not the master copy.
Windows (Steam)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\ForzaHorizon6\LocalStorage_Shared
Windows (Microsoft Store / Xbox app / Game Pass)
C:\XboxGames\GameSave
Xbox Series X|S
Cloud (Microsoft/Xbox account)

Forza Horizon 6 is cloud-first and cross-platform, so its saves are split between a local cache and your Microsoft/Xbox account — here's exactly where each lives on PC.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\ForzaHorizon6\LocalStorage_Shared

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\ForzaHorizon6\LocalStorage_Shared\ . Open the sub-folder that starts with User_ — that is your local save cache. Copy the whole LocalStorage_Shared folder to back it up.

Windows (Microsoft Store / Xbox app / Game Pass)
C:\XboxGames\GameSave

Microsoft Store and Game Pass installs write to the protected XboxGames GameSave structure instead of AppData. Files here are managed by Windows Gaming Services and are not meant to be edited by hand.

Xbox Series X|S
Cloud (Microsoft/Xbox account)

On console there is no user-accessible file path — saves live only in the Xbox cloud tied to your account.

Cloud saves

Forza Horizon 6 has cross-platform progression: your save is attached to your Microsoft/Xbox account and synced between Steam, the Windows Store version and Xbox. Because the cloud copy is the master, deleting or restoring a local file may be overwritten on next launch — sign out or play offline first if you are trying to roll back to an older cloud save.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %localappdata% and press Enter.
  3. Open ForzaHorizon6 > LocalStorage_Shared.
  4. Open the folder that starts with User_ and copy it somewhere safe before moving PCs or troubleshooting.

Save problems & fixes

Forza Horizon 6 progress reset or shows a new save

This is almost always a sign-in / cloud-sync issue, not a lost file. Close the game, confirm you're signed into the correct Microsoft/Xbox account, reconnect to the internet, and relaunch so the cloud save can download before you start a new game.

Local save folder is missing or empty

Because the game is cloud-first, the User_ folder only fills after a successful sync. Launch the game online once, wait for it to load your garage, then re-check %LOCALAPPDATA%\ForzaHorizon6\LocalStorage_Shared. For the Store version, saves live in C:\XboxGames\GameSave and are not shown in normal Explorer views.

FAQ

Where is the Forza Horizon 6 save file on PC?

On Steam it's at %LOCALAPPDATA%\ForzaHorizon6\LocalStorage_Shared in a folder starting with User_. On the Microsoft Store / Game Pass version it's under C:\XboxGames\GameSave. Press Win+R, type %localappdata%, then open ForzaHorizon6\LocalStorage_Shared.

Why can't I find my Forza Horizon 6 saves?

Forza Horizon 6 is cloud-first — your progress lives on your Microsoft/Xbox account, not in a simple file. The local folders above are only a synced cache. If they're empty, let the game finish syncing after launch, or check that you're signed into the same Microsoft account.

Can I transfer my Forza Horizon 6 save to another PC?

You usually don't need to move files: sign into the same Microsoft/Xbox account on the new PC and cross-platform progression pulls your save from the cloud automatically. Cross-play means Steam, Windows and Xbox share one save.

Does Forza Horizon 6 use Steam Cloud?

Even on Steam, Forza Horizon 6 progression is bound to your Microsoft/Xbox account cloud rather than classic Steam Cloud, which is why the same profile follows you across Steam, the Xbox app and console.

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