Manor Lords Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-20
Save file location (Windows (Steam / Epic)): %LOCALAPPDATA%\ManorLords\Saved\SaveGames
- Windows (Steam / Epic)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\ManorLords\Saved\SaveGames- Windows (Xbox Game Pass)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\HoodedHorse.ManorLords_znaey1dw2bdpr
Here's exactly where Manor Lords keeps your saves on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back up a long city build before an update.
Save file locations
%LOCALAPPDATA%\ManorLords\Saved\SaveGames
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\ManorLords\Saved\SaveGames\ . AppData is hidden by default — enable View > Hidden items to see it.
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\HoodedHorse.ManorLords_znaey1dw2bdpr
The Game Pass (Microsoft Store) build keeps saves in its own package folder under AppData\Local\Packages instead of the ManorLords folder.
Cloud saves
On PC, Manor Lords uses Steam Cloud, so your SaveGames sync across machines with the same account. If a cloud and local save conflict after offline play, keep the newer copy so you don't lose a long settlement.
Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Manor Lords 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.
- Type %localappdata% and press Enter.
- Open ManorLords > Saved > SaveGames.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Manor Lords save won’t load or says it’s corrupt
Manor Lords is in early access and autosaves can corrupt on a crash — keep manual saves and copy the .sav files out of Saved\SaveGames regularly. If a save won’t load, try an earlier autosave in the same folder rather than the newest one.
My Manor Lords save is missing or the folder is empty
The Game Pass build stores saves in the sandboxed %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\HoodedHorse.ManorLords_znaey1dw2bdpr path, NOT the plain %LOCALAPPDATA%\ManorLords one — check which storefront you own. If Steam Cloud shows empty, let it finish syncing before launching.
Manor Lords progress rolled back after a cloud conflict
When Steam (or the console) reports a save conflict, always keep the version with the LATER timestamp — picking the older cloud copy overwrites newer progress and is the #1 cause of “lost hours.” If unsure, disable cloud sync, back up the local folder first, then re-enable it and let it sync.
Save won't load or shows as corrupted? See the Manor Lords corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.
FAQ
Where is the Manor Lords save file on PC?
It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\ManorLords\Saved\SaveGames. Press Win+R, type %localappdata%, then open ManorLords\Saved\SaveGames. Enable hidden items if AppData isn't visible.
Where are Manor Lords saves on Xbox Game Pass?
The Microsoft Store / Game Pass version stores saves under C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Packages\HoodedHorse.ManorLords_znaey1dw2bdpr instead of the ManorLords folder.
How do I back up my Manor Lords save?
Copy the files from ManorLords\Saved\SaveGames to a safe location before an early-access update, then paste them back to restore.
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