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Monster Hunter: World Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-20

Save file location (Windows (Steam)): Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote

Quick answer: On PC, Monster Hunter: World save files are stored in Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote. Copy that folder to back up your progress before modding or moving to a new PC.
Windows (Steam)
Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote
PlayStation 5 / PS4
Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data
Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
My games & apps > <Game> > Manage game > Saved data

Here's exactly where Monster Hunter: World stores your hunter save on PC and consoles, how to open the folder, and how to back it up.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)
Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote

Full path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<your numeric ID>\582010\remote\ . The save file is named SAVEDATA1000. 582010 is Monster Hunter World's Steam app ID.

PlayStation 5 / PS4
Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data

Console saves are sealed and can't be copied as raw files. Back them up to PS Plus cloud or a USB drive from this menu.

Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
My games & apps > <Game> > Manage game > Saved data

Xbox saves sync automatically to the cloud with your Microsoft account; there is no user-accessible save file on disk.

Cloud saves

On PC, Monster Hunter: World uses Steam Cloud (that's why the save lives under Steam\userdata). The save is tied to your Steam account; copying it to another account won't load because of the account binding.

Cloud save conflict & platform recovery

On PC, Monster Hunter: World keeps one save (SAVEDATA1000) under Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote and a matching Steam Cloud copy. The save is bound to your Steam account, so after a bad sync Steam can push an older cloud SAVEDATA1000 over your newer hunter — and copying the file to a different account simply won't load.

  1. Fully exit MHW and Steam's background sync before copying, so the cloud can't overwrite mid-edit.
  2. Copy SAVEDATA1000 from C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote to the Desktop as a safety copy.
  3. If Steam loaded an old hunter, set the game's Steam Cloud off (Properties > General), restore your Desktop SAVEDATA1000, launch once to confirm, then re-enable Cloud to upload the good save.
  4. Because the save is account-bound, restore only to the same Steam account it came from — another account will reject it.
Back up first (Windows) — copy & run

Monster Hunter: World keeps a single character save in Steam userdata that syncs to the cloud, so a bad sync overwrites your hunter. Copy it before verifying files:

robocopy "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID3>\582010\remote" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\MHW-Save-Backup" /E /COPY:DAT /R:1 /W:1

Replace <SteamID3> with your account number; 582010 is MHW's app id. Quit Steam before restoring so it uploads your restored save instead of re-downloading the old cloud copy.

Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Monster Hunter World save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %userprofile%\Documents and press Enter.
  3. Instead of Documents, browse to your Steam install > userdata > your ID > 582010 > remote.
  4. Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Monster Hunter: World save won’t load or says it’s corrupt

Many games keep an automatic backup next to the save (a .bak or numbered copy) — close the game, copy that backup over the broken file, and reopen. On Steam, also right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.

My Monster Hunter: World save is missing or the folder is empty

You are usually looking in the wrong sub-folder — open the numbered profile/Steam-ID folder inside the path above, not the parent. If it is still empty, cloud sync may not have finished before the game overwrote the local copy; reconnect and let the cloud sync complete before launching.

Monster Hunter: World progress rolled back after a cloud conflict

When Steam or the console reports a save conflict, always keep the version with the LATER timestamp. Choosing the older cloud copy overwrites newer local progress — the most common cause of “lost hours.” If unsure, disable cloud sync, back up the local folder first, then re-enable it.

Save won't load or shows as corrupted? See the Monster Hunter World corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.

Want to edit this save (money, items, stats)? See the Monster Hunter World save editor guide — which fields are safe to change and how to back up first.

FAQ

Where is the Monster Hunter World save on PC?

It's in your Steam folder: Steam\userdata\<your ID>\582010\remote\SAVEDATA1000. The default is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata.

Why won't my copied MHW save load?

The save is bound to the Steam account that created it. A save copied from a different account is rejected, so it only works on the original account.

How do I back up my MHW hunter?

Copy the SAVEDATA1000 file from the 582010\remote folder to a safe location, then paste it back to restore.

Other games

Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.