How to Transfer Your Monster Hunter: World Save to a New PC
Switching computers? Here's exactly which Monster Hunter: World save files to copy, where they live, and how to make sure your progress loads on the new PC.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote
Copy the SAVEDATA1000 file from Steam\userdata\<your ID>\582010\remote — but note it is bound to your Steam account.
Where the files live: see the full Monster Hunter: World save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your Monster Hunter: World save to a new PC
- On the old PC, press Win+R, paste C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote, and press Enter to open the save folder.
- Copy the SAVEDATA1000 file from Steam\userdata\<your ID>\582010\remote — but note it is bound to your Steam account.
- Copy those files to a USB drive, cloud folder (OneDrive/Google Drive), or network share.
- Install Monster Hunter: World 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 (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote) and paste your copied save in, overwriting if asked.
- Launch the game and confirm your progress loaded before deleting the backup copy.
Does cloud sync move it for you?
Monster Hunter: World lives under Steam\userdata because it uses Steam Cloud. The save is tied to your Steam account — copying it to a different account's folder won't load due to the account bind. Same account on both PCs: let Steam Cloud sync it automatically.
Common mistakes
- Trying to move the save to a friend's / different Steam account — the account bind blocks it.
- Fighting Steam Cloud: if you paste manually while Cloud is on, Steam may overwrite it on launch. Disable Cloud for the game first, or just let Cloud sync.
FAQ
How do I move my Monster Hunter: World save to a new PC?
Copy the save from C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote on the old PC to the exact same path on the new PC, then launch the game. Copy the SAVEDATA1000 file from Steam\userdata\<your ID>\582010\remote — but note it is bound to your Steam account.
Will Monster Hunter: World cloud saves transfer automatically?
Monster Hunter: World lives under Steam\userdata because it uses Steam Cloud. The save is tied to your Steam account — copying it to a different account's folder won't load due to the account bind. Same account on both PCs: let Steam Cloud sync it automatically.
Where is the Monster Hunter: World save folder?
It's at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote. 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 anything else?
Copy the whole save folder, not just one file — games often store backups, profile subfolders, or settings alongside the main save. Copying the entire folder avoids missing anything.
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