Mass Effect Legendary Edition Save File Location
Here's exactly where Mass Effect Legendary Edition keeps your saves on PC, how to open the folder, and how to carry a Shepard between the three games.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Legendary Edition\Save
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Legendary Edition\Save\ . Each game has its own subfolder (ME1, ME2, ME3); saves use the .pcsav extension.
Cloud saves
On PC, Mass Effect Legendary Edition syncs saves through the EA app / Origin cloud rather than Steam Cloud. If a cloud and local save conflict after offline play, keep the newer one so you don't lose a playthrough.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %userprofile%\Documents and press Enter.
- Open BioWare > Mass Effect Legendary Edition > Save.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
FAQ
Where is the Mass Effect Legendary Edition save file on PC?
It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Legendary Edition\Save, with ME1, ME2 and ME3 subfolders. Press Win+R, type %userprofile%\Documents, then open BioWare\Mass Effect Legendary Edition\Save.
How do I back up my Mass Effect Legendary Edition saves?
Copy the .pcsav files from the ME1/ME2/ME3 subfolders to a safe location, then paste them back to restore.
How do I carry my Shepard between games?
Legendary Edition detects a completed save from the previous game in the same Save folder, so keeping all three subfolders intact lets you import your Shepard automatically.