Kingdom Hearts Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-10-04
Save file location (Windows (Steam Collection, 2026)): %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\Steam\<user-id>\SaveGames
- Windows (Steam Collection, 2026)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\Steam\<user-id>\SaveGames- Windows (Epic Games Store, original PC release)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\Epic Games Store\<user-id>\SaveGames- Finding your <user-id> folder
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\
Here's exactly where the Kingdom Hearts Collection keeps your saves on PC (Steam and Epic), how to open the folder, and how to move your Epic progress to the new Steam release.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\Steam\<user-id>\SaveGames
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\Steam\<Steam-ID>\SaveGames . The Steam Collection keeps the same per-game Documents folders used by the earlier PC release — the only change is a "Steam" launcher subfolder instead of "Epic Games Store". The <user-id> folder is a long number unique to your account.
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\Epic Games Store\<user-id>\SaveGames
Documented path for KINGDOM HEARTS III. For the HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX bundle use %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Epic Games Store\<user-id>\ . Each sub-game in the collection gets its own Documents folder.
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\
Open that folder, then the launcher subfolder (Epic Games Store or Steam); inside is a single long-number folder — that is your user-id. If there are several, the newest-modified one is your active save.
Cloud saves
The Steam Collection uses Steam Cloud and the original PC release used Epic Cloud. Cloud sync overwrites — it never merges — so if you played the Epic version and want to continue on the Steam Collection, copy your saves manually before launching. Quit the game fully before restoring a backup so the cloud uploads your restored file instead of re-downloading the old one.
Cloud save conflict & platform recovery
The most common Kingdom Hearts PC save problem is migrating from the Epic Games Store version to the 2026 Steam Collection. The two installs use different launcher subfolders (Epic Games Store vs Steam) and different clouds (Epic Cloud vs Steam Cloud), and neither cloud will pull a save from the other. Cloud sync overwrites, so copy your Epic saves out before you ever launch the Steam Collection.
- Fully exit the game and close both Epic Games Launcher and Steam so neither client re-syncs mid-copy.
- Back up the Epic save folder: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\Epic Games Store\<user-id>\SaveGames (and the matching HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX folder for those titles).
- Launch the Steam Collection once and quit to the menu so it creates its own %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\Steam\<user-id>\SaveGames folder.
- With the game closed and Steam Cloud temporarily disabled, copy the save files from the Epic user-id folder into the new Steam user-id folder, then launch once to confirm they load before re-enabling cloud.
Steam Cloud or Epic Cloud can overwrite Kingdom Hearts saves after a re-link or launcher switch. Copy the whole save folder before any migration:
robocopy "%USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\KH-Save-Backup" /E
This grabs every launcher/user-id subfolder at once. Restore by copying files back with the game closed and cloud sync disabled, or the launcher will re-overwrite them on next launch.
Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Kingdom Hearts Collection save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Paste %USERPROFILE%\Documents and press Enter.
- Open the folder for your game (e.g. KINGDOM HEARTS III), then the launcher subfolder (Steam or Epic Games Store), then the numbered user-id folder.
- Copy that whole user-id folder somewhere safe before editing, moving PCs, or switching launchers.
Save problems & fixes
My Epic Games Store progress is missing in the Steam Collection
They are separate installs with separate clouds — the Steam Collection cannot see Epic Cloud saves. Copy the files from %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\Epic Games Store\<user-id>\SaveGames into the matching Steam\<user-id>\SaveGames folder while both are closed, then launch once to confirm.
Save is missing, won't load, or shows as corrupted
Verify the game files first, then check the user-id folder for an older or backup copy. Copy the good file over the broken one while the game is fully closed. Never edit or move a save with the game running — that is the most common cause of corruption.
FAQ
Where is the Kingdom Hearts save file on PC?
Under %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS III\<launcher>\<user-id>\SaveGames (and a matching KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX folder for those titles). <launcher> is "Steam" for the 2026 Collection or "Epic Games Store" for the original PC release.
Can I move my Epic Kingdom Hearts saves to the Steam Collection?
Yes, but manually. Copy the files from the Epic Games Store user-id folder into the new Steam user-id folder with both games closed and cloud disabled — the two clouds do not sync across each other.
Why is there a long-number folder inside?
That number is your account's user-id. Each PC account gets its own folder; if you see several, the newest-modified one holds your active saves.
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