How to Transfer Your NieR: Automata Save to a New PC
Switching computers? Here's exactly which NieR: Automata save files to copy, where they live, and how to make sure your progress loads on the new PC.
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\NieR_Automata
Copy all SlotData_*.dat files plus SystemData.dat from the NieR_Automata folder — you need both to keep progress and settings.
Where the files live: see the full NieR: Automata save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your NieR: Automata save to a new PC
- On the old PC, press Win+R, paste %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\NieR_Automata, and press Enter to open the save folder.
- Copy all SlotData_*.dat files plus SystemData.dat from the NieR_Automata folder — you need both to keep progress and settings.
- Copy those files to a USB drive, cloud folder (OneDrive/Google Drive), or network share.
- Install NieR: Automata 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 (%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\NieR_Automata) 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?
Yes on Steam — NieR: Automata uses Steam Cloud, so your SlotData saves sync across machines. If a cloud and local save conflict after offline play, keep the newer copy.
Common mistakes
- Copying SlotData files but forgetting SystemData.dat.
- Only copying one slot — grab every SlotData_*.dat you want to keep.
FAQ
How do I move my NieR: Automata save to a new PC?
Copy the save from %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\NieR_Automata on the old PC to the exact same path on the new PC, then launch the game. Copy all SlotData_*.dat files plus SystemData.dat from the NieR_Automata folder — you need both to keep progress and settings.
Will NieR: Automata cloud saves transfer automatically?
Yes on Steam — NieR: Automata uses Steam Cloud, so your SlotData saves sync across machines. If a cloud and local save conflict after offline play, keep the newer copy.
Where is the NieR: Automata save folder?
It's at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\NieR_Automata. 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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