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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-27

Save file location (Windows (Steam) – main save): %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Falcom\Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter\\

Quick answer: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter saves to %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Falcom\Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter\ on PC (full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Saved Games\Falcom\Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter\). This is the Windows ‘Saved Games’ special folder — not Documents and not AppData, which is why most guides send you to the wrong place. If Steam Cloud is on, the same save is mirrored under Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\3375780\. To move to a new PC, copy the whole Falcom folder after launching the game once.
Windows (Steam) – main save
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Falcom\Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter\\
Steam Cloud
Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\3375780\ (synced automatically)
Common mistake – Documents / AppData
NOT here
Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
steamapps/compatdata/3375780/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Saved Games/Falcom/

The 2026 remake of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter puts its saves in an unusual spot — the Windows “Saved Games” folder under Falcom, not Documents or AppData where most people look. Here is the exact path, how Steam Cloud mirrors it, and how to move your playthrough to another PC.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam) – main save
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Falcom\Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter\\

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Saved Games\Falcom\Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter\. Open the Run box and paste %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Falcom to jump straight there. This is the primary save folder — back it up before verifying files or reinstalling.

Steam Cloud
Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\3375780\ (synced automatically)

If Steam Cloud is enabled, saves are mirrored to Steam's servers and pulled onto any PC you log into. A bad or empty cloud copy after a crash can overwrite a good local save — disable Steam Cloud for the game before restoring an older backup.

Common mistake – Documents / AppData
NOT here

Falcom titles historically used Documents\Nihon Falcom or AppData, so many old guides are wrong for the 2026 remake. The remake uses the Windows Saved Games folder. If you can't find it, make sure hidden items are shown and that you launched the game at least once.

Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
steamapps/compatdata/3375780/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Saved Games/Falcom/

Under Proton the Windows path is emulated inside the game's compatdata prefix. Same Falcom subfolder, just inside the Proton drive_c.

Cloud saves

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter uses Steam Cloud on PC, so your save is copied to Steam's servers and downloaded on any machine you sign into. The risk is the usual one: if the cloud has an older or empty save after a crash or a forced sync, it can overwrite your good local file on next launch. Before restoring a backup or moving PCs, set the game to offline or turn off Steam Cloud for it, copy your Saved Games\Falcom\Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter folder, then re-enable cloud.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Falcom and press Enter.
  3. Open the 'Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter' folder and copy it to a USB drive or cloud storage to back up your playthrough.
  4. To move to a new PC: install the game, launch once so the folder is created, close it, then paste your backed-up files over the new Falcom folder.

FAQ

Where is the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter save file on PC?

In the Windows Saved Games folder: C:\Users\<YourName>\Saved Games\Falcom\Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter\. It is not in Documents or AppData.

Why can't I find my save in Documents or AppData?

Older Falcom games used Documents\Nihon Falcom, so many guides point there. The 2026 remake uses the Windows 'Saved Games' special folder instead. Paste %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Falcom into the Run box to reach it directly.

How do I move my Trails in the Sky save to a new PC?

Install the game and launch it once so the Falcom folder is created, close the game, then copy your backed-up 'Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter' folder over the new one. Disable Steam Cloud first so it doesn't overwrite the copied files.

Does Steam Cloud back up Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter?

Yes. Saves are mirrored under Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\3375780\ and synced across PCs. But a bad cloud sync can overwrite a good local save, so keep a manual backup before restoring.

Can I import Trails in the Sky FC saves into 2nd Chapter (SC)?

The remakes carry over clear-data bonuses rather than the raw save file. Finish 1st Chapter, keep its clear save in the Falcom folder, and 2nd Chapter reads the completion bonus when it launches. Keep a backup of the FC clear save before starting SC.

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